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ALAN 0100-401 | Elementary Mongolian I | Narantsetseg Tseveendulam | M 5:15 PM-8:14 PM | Mongolian is the national language of the independent State of Mongolia and the | ALAN5100401 | ||||||
ALAN 0200-401 | Elementary Mongolian II | Narantsetseg Tseveendulam | This class is a continuation of Elementary Mongolian I and will build on the lessons learned in that class. Mongolian is the national language of the independent State of Mongolia and the language of the nomadic warriors Genghis Khan (known to the Mongolians themselves as Chinggis Khan). It is also spoken in China and Siberia. Students will learn the basics of modern Mongolian language, as spoken in Ulaanbaatar "Red Hero," the country's capital. They will learn in the phonetic Cyrillic script, which was adapted to Mongolian language from Russian in 1945, with a few additional letters. Basic grammar will be taught through communicative methodology. Students will also have opportunity to experience Mongolian arts, culture, and cooking in and out of class. | ALAN5200401 | |||||||
ALAN 0400-401 | Intermediate Mongolian II | Narantsetseg Tseveendulam | This course is a continuation of Intermediate Mongolian I. Mongolian is the national language of the independent State of Mongolia and the language of the nomadic warriors Genghis Khan (known to the Mongolians themselves as Chinggis Khan). It is also spoken in China and Siberia. Today Mongolian musical styles like throat singing (khoomii), products like cashmere (nooluur), and tourism to visit Mongolia's nomadic herders (malchid) are making a mark on the world stage. In this class the students will continue with the basics of modern Mongolian language, as spoken in Ulaanbaatar "Red Hero," the country's capital. They will learn in the phonetic Cyrillic script, which was adapted to Mongolian language from Russian in 1945, with a few additional letters. Intermediate and more advanced grammar will be taught through communicative methodology. Students will also have opportunity to experience Mongolian arts, culture, and cooking in and out of class. This is the first semester of Intermediate Mongolian. By the end of two semesters intermediate Mongolian, students will have learned all the noun forms, and all the major verb forms and will be able to form complex, multi-clause sentences, telling stories, expressing their feelings, and making arguments and explanations. They should be able to interact in all basic "survival" situations in Mongolia. | ALAN5400401 | |||||||
ALAN 5100-401 | Elementary Mongolian I | Narantsetseg Tseveendulam | M 5:15 PM-8:14 PM | Mongolian is the national language of the independent State of Mongolia and the | ALAN0100401 | ||||||
ALAN 5200-401 | Elementary Mongolian II | Narantsetseg Tseveendulam | This class is a continuation of Elementary Mongolian I and will build on the lessons learned in that class. Mongolian is the national language of the independent State of Mongolia and the language of the nomadic warriors Genghis Khan (known to the Mongolians themselves as Chinggis Khan). It is also spoken in China and Siberia. Students will learn the basics of modern Mongolian language, as spoken in Ulaanbaatar "Red Hero," the country's capital. They will learn in the phonetic Cyrillic script, which was adapted to Mongolian language from Russian in 1945, with a few additional letters. Basic grammar will be taught through communicative methodology. Students will also have opportunity to experience Mongolian arts, culture, and cooking in and out of class. | ALAN0200401 | |||||||
ALAN 5400-401 | Intermediate Mongolian II | Narantsetseg Tseveendulam | his course is a continuation of Intermediate Mongolian I. Mongolian is the national language of the independent State of Mongolia and the language of the nomadic warriors Genghis Khan (known to the Mongolians themselves as Chinggis Khan). It is also spoken in China and Siberia. Today Mongolian musical styles like throat singing (khoomii), products like cashmere (nooluur), and tourism to visit Mongolia's nomadic herders (malchid) are making a mark on the world stage. In this class the students will continue with the basics of modern Mongolian language, as spoken in Ulaanbaatar "Red Hero," the country's capital. They will learn in the phonetic Cyrillic script, which was adapted to Mongolian language from Russian in 1945, with a few additional letters. Intermediate and more advanced grammar will be taught through communicative methodology. Students will also have opportunity to experience Mongolian arts, culture, and cooking in and out of class. This is the first semester of Intermediate Mongolian. By the end of two semesters intermediate Mongolian, students will have learned all the noun forms, and all the major verb forms and will be able to form complex, multi-clause sentences, telling stories, expressing their feelings, and making arguments and explanations. They should be able to interact in all basic "survival" situations in Mongolia. | ALAN0400401 | |||||||
CHIN 0200-401 | Beginning Chinese II | Chih-Jen Lee | MTWR 9:00 AM-9:59 AM | This course is the continuation of Beginning Chinese I and is the second course of a four-semester sequence. By completing all four semesters, students fulfill the College language requirement.The objective of the course is to help students build a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading, and writing-- in an interactive and communicative learning environment. The emphasis is on correct pronunciation, accurate tones and mastery of basic grammatical structures. By the end of the semester, students will be able to manage many situations that have immediate concern to them, such as relating one's personal life and experiences, expressing preferences and feelings, ordering meals, purchasing goods and asking for directions. In order to achieve these goals, students are expected to thoroughly preview and review the materials according to the weekly lesson plan (on course website) prior to attending class. Regular attendance is mandatory and strictly monitored. | CHIN5200401 | https://coursesintouch.apps.upenn.edu/cpr/jsp/fast.do?webService=syll&t=202510&c=CHIN0200401 | |||||
CHIN 0200-402 | Beginning Chinese II | Jiajia Wang | MTWR 10:15 AM-11:14 AM | This course is the continuation of Beginning Chinese I and is the second course of a four-semester sequence. By completing all four semesters, students fulfill the College language requirement.The objective of the course is to help students build a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading, and writing-- in an interactive and communicative learning environment. The emphasis is on correct pronunciation, accurate tones and mastery of basic grammatical structures. By the end of the semester, students will be able to manage many situations that have immediate concern to them, such as relating one's personal life and experiences, expressing preferences and feelings, ordering meals, purchasing goods and asking for directions. In order to achieve these goals, students are expected to thoroughly preview and review the materials according to the weekly lesson plan (on course website) prior to attending class. Regular attendance is mandatory and strictly monitored. | CHIN5200402 | ||||||
CHIN 0200-403 | Beginning Chinese II | Jing Hu | MW 3:30 PM-5:29 PM | This course is the continuation of Beginning Chinese I and is the second course of a four-semester sequence. By completing all four semesters, students fulfill the College language requirement.The objective of the course is to help students build a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading, and writing-- in an interactive and communicative learning environment. The emphasis is on correct pronunciation, accurate tones and mastery of basic grammatical structures. By the end of the semester, students will be able to manage many situations that have immediate concern to them, such as relating one's personal life and experiences, expressing preferences and feelings, ordering meals, purchasing goods and asking for directions. In order to achieve these goals, students are expected to thoroughly preview and review the materials according to the weekly lesson plan (on course website) prior to attending class. Regular attendance is mandatory and strictly monitored. | CHIN5200403 | ||||||
CHIN 0200-404 | Beginning Chinese II | Shihui Fan | MTWR 12:00 PM-12:59 PM | This course is the continuation of Beginning Chinese I and is the second course of a four-semester sequence. By completing all four semesters, students fulfill the College language requirement.The objective of the course is to help students build a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading, and writing-- in an interactive and communicative learning environment. The emphasis is on correct pronunciation, accurate tones and mastery of basic grammatical structures. By the end of the semester, students will be able to manage many situations that have immediate concern to them, such as relating one's personal life and experiences, expressing preferences and feelings, ordering meals, purchasing goods and asking for directions. In order to achieve these goals, students are expected to thoroughly preview and review the materials according to the weekly lesson plan (on course website) prior to attending class. Regular attendance is mandatory and strictly monitored. | CHIN5200404 | https://coursesintouch.apps.upenn.edu/cpr/jsp/fast.do?webService=syll&t=202510&c=CHIN0200404 | |||||
CHIN 0200-405 | Beginning Chinese II | Xiaomeng Zhang | MTWR 1:45 PM-2:44 PM | This course is the continuation of Beginning Chinese I and is the second course of a four-semester sequence. By completing all four semesters, students fulfill the College language requirement.The objective of the course is to help students build a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading, and writing-- in an interactive and communicative learning environment. The emphasis is on correct pronunciation, accurate tones and mastery of basic grammatical structures. By the end of the semester, students will be able to manage many situations that have immediate concern to them, such as relating one's personal life and experiences, expressing preferences and feelings, ordering meals, purchasing goods and asking for directions. In order to achieve these goals, students are expected to thoroughly preview and review the materials according to the weekly lesson plan (on course website) prior to attending class. Regular attendance is mandatory and strictly monitored. | CHIN5200405 | https://coursesintouch.apps.upenn.edu/cpr/jsp/fast.do?webService=syll&t=202510&c=CHIN0200405 | |||||
CHIN 0200-406 | Beginning Chinese II | Jie Zhang | MW 3:30 PM-4:29 PM TR 3:30 PM-4:29 PM |
This course is the continuation of Beginning Chinese I and is the second course of a four-semester sequence. By completing all four semesters, students fulfill the College language requirement.The objective of the course is to help students build a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading, and writing-- in an interactive and communicative learning environment. The emphasis is on correct pronunciation, accurate tones and mastery of basic grammatical structures. By the end of the semester, students will be able to manage many situations that have immediate concern to them, such as relating one's personal life and experiences, expressing preferences and feelings, ordering meals, purchasing goods and asking for directions. In order to achieve these goals, students are expected to thoroughly preview and review the materials according to the weekly lesson plan (on course website) prior to attending class. Regular attendance is mandatory and strictly monitored. | CHIN5200406 | https://coursesintouch.apps.upenn.edu/cpr/jsp/fast.do?webService=syll&t=202510&c=CHIN0200406 | |||||
CHIN 0205-680 | Spoken Chinese II | Chih-Jen Lee | MW 3:30 PM-5:29 PM | A continuation of Spoken Chinese I, this course is to help students develop their listening and speaking skills. The emphasis is on correct pronunciation, accurate tones and mastery of basic grammatical structures. By the end of the semester, students will be able to manage many situations that have immediate concern to them, such as relating one's personal life and experiences, expressing preferences and feelings, ordering meals, purchasing goods, asking for directions. To achieve this goal, the class is to be conducted in Chinese as much as possible. Chinese characters will also be introduced, but will not be the focus of the class. | CHIN5205680 | ||||||
CHIN 0231-680 | Beginning Cantonese II | Yan Huang | TR 5:15 PM-6:44 PM | A continuation of Beginning Cantonese I, this class is a preliminary course for spoken Cantonese. The course provides fundamental aspects of the dialect as experienced in daily life situations and will enable students to communicate in Cantonese for daily life needs, such as making phone calls, making purchases, getting around by various means of transportation, seeing a doctor, being a guest or a host at dinner, talking about the weather, talking about sports and entertainment, etc. | CHIN5231680 | ||||||
CHIN 0233-680 | Beginning Taiwanese II | Grace Mei-Hui Wu | TR 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | A continuation of Beginning Taiwanese I, this course will cover language training as well as cultural topics including history and political aspects of Taiwan. Conversation topics range from daily conversation to professional and formal situations. | CHIN5233680 | ||||||
CHIN 0260-680 | Beginning Business Chinese II | Xiaomeng Zhang | TR 3:30 PM-5:29 PM | This course is a continuation of Beginning Business Chinese I and is the second course of a two-semester sequence. By completing both semesters, students will fulfill Wharton's undergraduate foreign language requirement. This course is designed for those wishing to improve their language skills in a business setting, as well as an understanding of Chinese social development since 1976. The emphasis is on correct pronunciation, accurate tones and mastery of basic grammatical structures. The main focus is on speaking and listening, reading, typing with minimal handwriting. Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to converse and interact with people in a variety of business traveling settings and company visits. Topics include meeting people, talking about family, introducing companies, making inquiries and appointments, visiting companies, introducing products, initiating dining invitations and practicing dining etiquette. Culture is a critical component of this course. Through active exploration of Chinese social and cultural norms, students will develop an understanding of Chinese cultural products, practices and perspectives, as well as Chinese interpersonal behavioral culture to communicate across ethnic, cultural, ideological and national boundaries. An additional goal of this course is for students to develop cross-cultural competence in order to function successfully in professional Chinese environments. | CHIN5260680 | ||||||
CHIN 0400-401 | Intermediate Chinese II | Xiaomeng Zhang | MTWR 9:00 AM-9:59 AM | This is the fourth course in a four-semester sequence. By completing all four semesters, students fulfill the College language requirement. The objective of the course is to continue building a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading and writing. By the end of this course, students should achieve the following goals: 1) pronounce all the sounds in Mandarin accurately and comfortably with a good command of the four tones; 2) carry out simple dialogues of familiar topics; 3) recognize and reproduce approximately 600-650 characters; and 4) read short textbook stories and write simple notes In order to develop students' listening and speaking ability, oral communication tasks are given every other week. | CHIN5400401 | https://coursesintouch.apps.upenn.edu/cpr/jsp/fast.do?webService=syll&t=202510&c=CHIN0400401 | |||||
CHIN 0400-402 | Intermediate Chinese II | Xiaomeng Zhang | MTWR 10:15 AM-11:14 AM | This is the fourth course in a four-semester sequence. By completing all four semesters, students fulfill the College language requirement. The objective of the course is to continue building a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading and writing. By the end of this course, students should achieve the following goals: 1) pronounce all the sounds in Mandarin accurately and comfortably with a good command of the four tones; 2) carry out simple dialogues of familiar topics; 3) recognize and reproduce approximately 600-650 characters; and 4) read short textbook stories and write simple notes In order to develop students' listening and speaking ability, oral communication tasks are given every other week. | CHIN5400402 | https://coursesintouch.apps.upenn.edu/cpr/jsp/fast.do?webService=syll&t=202510&c=CHIN0400402 | |||||
CHIN 0400-403 | Intermediate Chinese II | Xiaomeng Zhang | MTWR 12:00 PM-12:59 PM | This is the fourth course in a four-semester sequence. By completing all four semesters, students fulfill the College language requirement. The objective of the course is to continue building a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading and writing. By the end of this course, students should achieve the following goals: 1) pronounce all the sounds in Mandarin accurately and comfortably with a good command of the four tones; 2) carry out simple dialogues of familiar topics; 3) recognize and reproduce approximately 600-650 characters; and 4) read short textbook stories and write simple notes In order to develop students' listening and speaking ability, oral communication tasks are given every other week. | CHIN5400403 | https://coursesintouch.apps.upenn.edu/cpr/jsp/fast.do?webService=syll&t=202510&c=CHIN0400403 | |||||
CHIN 0400-404 | Intermediate Chinese II | Shihui Fan | MTWR 1:45 PM-2:44 PM | This is the fourth course in a four-semester sequence. By completing all four semesters, students fulfill the College language requirement. The objective of the course is to continue building a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading and writing. By the end of this course, students should achieve the following goals: 1) pronounce all the sounds in Mandarin accurately and comfortably with a good command of the four tones; 2) carry out simple dialogues of familiar topics; 3) recognize and reproduce approximately 600-650 characters; and 4) read short textbook stories and write simple notes In order to develop students' listening and speaking ability, oral communication tasks are given every other week. | CHIN5400404 | https://coursesintouch.apps.upenn.edu/cpr/jsp/fast.do?webService=syll&t=202510&c=CHIN0400404 | |||||
CHIN 0400-405 | Intermediate Chinese II | Shihui Fan | MTWR 3:30 PM-4:29 PM | This is the fourth course in a four-semester sequence. By completing all four semesters, students fulfill the College language requirement. The objective of the course is to continue building a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading and writing. By the end of this course, students should achieve the following goals: 1) pronounce all the sounds in Mandarin accurately and comfortably with a good command of the four tones; 2) carry out simple dialogues of familiar topics; 3) recognize and reproduce approximately 600-650 characters; and 4) read short textbook stories and write simple notes In order to develop students' listening and speaking ability, oral communication tasks are given every other week. | CHIN5400405 | https://coursesintouch.apps.upenn.edu/cpr/jsp/fast.do?webService=syll&t=202510&c=CHIN0400405 | |||||
CHIN 0405-680 | Spoken Chinese IV | Shihui Fan | MW 5:15 PM-6:44 PM | This course is the continuation of Spoken Chinese III. The primary goal of the course is to improve students' conversational ability in Chinese. By the end of the semester, students will reach the survival level, namely, they can accomplish basic day to day tasks. These tasks include relating one's personal life and experiences, expressing preference, feeling and opinion, ordering a meal, purchasing goods, asking directions, making travel plans, visiting a doctor, attending a social function, etc. Short Chinese movies or television shows will be integrated into the course curriculum. Chinese characters will not be taught. | CHIN5405680 | ||||||
CHIN 0410-401 | Intensive Intermediate Chinese I & II | Chih-Jen Lee | MTWRF 10:15 AM-11:44 AM | Along with Intensive Beginning Chinese I & II, this is the second course of a two-semester sequence. By completing both semesters, students fulfill the College language requirement. This course covers the same material as Intermediate Chinese I & II. The main objective is to help students build a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading, and writing. By the end of this course, students should achieve the following goals: 1) pronounce all the sounds in Mandarin Chinese accurately and comfortably with a good command of the 4 tones; 2) carry out basic conversations in daily activities; 3) recognize and reproduce approximately 600-650 characters; and 4) read edited simple stories and write short notes or letters. Grammatical and cultural issues are discussed during lecture hours. Oral communication tasks are given every week. Designed for students who have had limited prior exposure to some form of Chinese (Mandarin or other dialects), but inadequate to advance to the intermediate level. The language practiced in this class will be more formal oral and written style, including more authentic materials reading, listening and viewing. | CHIN5410401 | ||||||
CHIN 0420-401 | Reading and Writing in Chinese II (for Fluent Speakers) | Jie Zhang | MTWR 10:15 AM-11:14 AM | A continuation of Reading/Writing Chinese I, this course is designed for students who can speak Chinese and have reading ability of about 1000 Chinese characters. It is specifically designed for students at the ACTFL intermediate-low reading and writing level. The literacy goal is to master 1000 to 2000 Chinese words and reach the intermediate-mid proficiency level. Reading material covers topics that are meaningful to students not only to increase engagement and confidence in their Chinese reading skills, but also foster students' appreciation and understanding of the Chinese culture. | CHIN5420401 | ||||||
CHIN 0420-402 | Reading and Writing in Chinese II (for Fluent Speakers) | Grace Mei-Hui Wu | MTWR 12:00 PM-12:59 PM | A continuation of Reading/Writing Chinese I, this course is designed for students who can speak Chinese and have reading ability of about 1000 Chinese characters. It is specifically designed for students at the ACTFL intermediate-low reading and writing level. The literacy goal is to master 1000 to 2000 Chinese words and reach the intermediate-mid proficiency level. Reading material covers topics that are meaningful to students not only to increase engagement and confidence in their Chinese reading skills, but also foster students' appreciation and understanding of the Chinese culture. | CHIN5420402 | ||||||
CHIN 0420-403 | Reading and Writing in Chinese II (for Fluent Speakers) | Jie Zhang | MTWR 9:00 AM-9:59 AM | A continuation of Reading/Writing Chinese I, this course is designed for students who can speak Chinese and have reading ability of about 1000 Chinese characters. It is specifically designed for students at the ACTFL intermediate-low reading and writing level. The literacy goal is to master 1000 to 2000 Chinese words and reach the intermediate-mid proficiency level. Reading material covers topics that are meaningful to students not only to increase engagement and confidence in their Chinese reading skills, but also foster students' appreciation and understanding of the Chinese culture. | CHIN5420403 | ||||||
CHIN 0420-404 | Reading and Writing in Chinese II (for Fluent Speakers) | Grace Mei-Hui Wu | MTWR 1:45 PM-2:44 PM | A continuation of Reading/Writing Chinese I, this course is designed for students who can speak Chinese and have reading ability of about 1000 Chinese characters. It is specifically designed for students at the ACTFL intermediate-low reading and writing level. The literacy goal is to master 1000 to 2000 Chinese words and reach the intermediate-mid proficiency level. Reading material covers topics that are meaningful to students not only to increase engagement and confidence in their Chinese reading skills, but also foster students' appreciation and understanding of the Chinese culture. | CHIN5420404 | ||||||
CHIN 0431-680 | Intermediate Cantonese II | Yan Huang | TR 7:00 PM-8:29 PM | A continuation of Intermediate Cantonese I. Intermediate Cantonese is a course for students who are able to communicate in the dialect in basic survival situations. Through this course, the students will acquire a better understanding of Cantonese and its related culture, and can confidently cope with a wide range of situations. Classes will be conducted through Cantonese textbooks, discussions of various topics, and composition and presentation of students' own dialogues so that in time they may express more complex ideas and feelings. | CHIN5431680 | ||||||
CHIN 0433-680 | Intermediate Taiwanese II | Grace Mei-Hui Wu | TR 5:15 PM-6:44 PM | This is a continuation of Intermediate Taiwanese I. Students will further develop their speaking and listening skills and will be able to communicate with ease and confidence when dealing with everyday routine tasks. Students will also gain skills to process and seek information in Taiwanese. Conversation topics include the New Year, folk songs and Tang poetry. Authentic materials are used for enhancing reading, listening, and speaking practices. | CHIN5433680 | ||||||
CHIN 0600-401 | High Intermediate Chinese II | Ye Tian | MTWR 10:15 AM-11:14 AM | This course is the continuation of High Intermediate Chinese I. It aims to further develop students' overall language skills. The textbook will introduce various topics related to Chinese culture, society, economy, people and their everyday life as well as China's development since Deng Xiaoping's reform and opening-up policies in 1978. In class, current issues in China will be integrated to provide a new perspective for discussion. The emphasis is not only to consolidate students' foundation, but also enhance their understanding and distinguish different levels of language. Over the semester, students will have many opportunities to express and share their opinions on various topics related to China via communicative activities, presentations, and written assignments. | CHIN5600401 | https://coursesintouch.apps.upenn.edu/cpr/jsp/fast.do?webService=syll&t=202510&c=CHIN0600401 | |||||
CHIN 0600-402 | High Intermediate Chinese II | Ye Tian | MTWR 12:00 PM-12:59 PM | This course is the continuation of High Intermediate Chinese I. It aims to further develop students' overall language skills. The textbook will introduce various topics related to Chinese culture, society, economy, people and their everyday life as well as China's development since Deng Xiaoping's reform and opening-up policies in 1978. In class, current issues in China will be integrated to provide a new perspective for discussion. The emphasis is not only to consolidate students' foundation, but also enhance their understanding and distinguish different levels of language. Over the semester, students will have many opportunities to express and share their opinions on various topics related to China via communicative activities, presentations, and written assignments. | CHIN5600402 | https://coursesintouch.apps.upenn.edu/cpr/jsp/fast.do?webService=syll&t=202510&c=CHIN0600402 | |||||
CHIN 0600-403 | High Intermediate Chinese II | Jing Hu | MTWR 1:45 PM-2:44 PM | This course is the continuation of High Intermediate Chinese I. It aims to further develop students' overall language skills. The textbook will introduce various topics related to Chinese culture, society, economy, people and their everyday life as well as China's development since Deng Xiaoping's reform and opening-up policies in 1978. In class, current issues in China will be integrated to provide a new perspective for discussion. The emphasis is not only to consolidate students' foundation, but also enhance their understanding and distinguish different levels of language. Over the semester, students will have many opportunities to express and share their opinions on various topics related to China via communicative activities, presentations, and written assignments. | CHIN5600403 | ||||||
CHIN 0620-401 | Reading and Writing Chinese IV (for Fluent Speakers) | Grace Mei-Hui Wu | MW 10:15 AM-11:44 AM | This is an intermediate language class presuming basic fluency in speaking and listening and focusing on reading and writing abilities. By the end of the semester students are expected to have mastered the 1200 most commonly used characters and to have the ability to read basic Chinese texts. Students will be prepared for Advanced Modern Chinese, Media Chinese and Business Chinese. | CHIN5620401 | ||||||
CHIN 0800-401 | Advanced Chinese II | Jiajia Wang | MTWR 12:00 PM-12:59 PM | A continuation of Advanced Chinese I, this course continues training in speaking, listening, reading and writing skills so as to reach the advanced-low or advanced-mid level of proficiency. Major topics of the course include Chinese food culture, Chinese architecture, Confucianism in modern China, "educated youth", democracy and relations with Taiwan. | CHIN5800401 | ||||||
CHIN 0800-402 | Advanced Chinese II | Jiajia Wang | MTWR 1:45 PM-2:44 PM | A continuation of Advanced Chinese I, this course continues training in speaking, listening, reading and writing skills so as to reach the advanced-low or advanced-mid level of proficiency. Major topics of the course include Chinese food culture, Chinese architecture, Confucianism in modern China, "educated youth", democracy and relations with Taiwan. | CHIN5800402 | ||||||
CHIN 0805-680 | Advanced Spoken Chinese II | Ye Tian | MW 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | A continuation of Advanced Spoken Chinese I, this class follows the same format, with more discussions on current issues in both China and the US. Examples of topics range from race, religion and gender issues to the internet, cinema and pop cultures. The objective of this course is to consolidate the knowledge and skills students have acquired from their previous Mandarin Chinese classes and to enhance their oral expressive skills. By the end of the semester, students are expected to be able to carry on a conversation with a native Mandarin speaker on various common topics, and to gather information necessary for conducting oral presentations and speeches. | CHIN5805680 | https://coursesintouch.apps.upenn.edu/cpr/jsp/fast.do?webService=syll&t=202510&c=CHIN0805680 | |||||
CHIN 0865-401 | Business Chinese II | Mien-Hwa Chiang | MW 10:15 AM-11:44 AM | A continuation of Business Chinese I, this course continues language training for business oriented subjects. This course will provide an overview of China's changing macro-environment, while real business cases let us look into individual Chinese companies and their development in the new millennium. By the end of the semester, students are expected to 1) enhance the cultural awareness of contemporary China and the Chinese business world; 2) gain vocabulary and fluency in Chinese to function more confidently and comfortably in real business settings; 3) access business news and information in Chinese; 4) give business presentation in Chinese. | CHIN5865401 | ||||||
CHIN 0865-402 | Business Chinese II | Jing Hu | MW 12:00 PM-1:29 PM | A continuation of Business Chinese I, this course continues language training for business oriented subjects. This course will provide an overview of China's changing macro-environment, while real business cases let us look into individual Chinese companies and their development in the new millennium. By the end of the semester, students are expected to 1) enhance the cultural awareness of contemporary China and the Chinese business world; 2) gain vocabulary and fluency in Chinese to function more confidently and comfortably in real business settings; 3) access business news and information in Chinese; 4) give business presentation in Chinese. | CHIN5865402 | ||||||
CHIN 0865-680 | Business Chinese II | Jiajia Wang | TR 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | A continuation of Business Chinese I, this course continues language training for business oriented subjects. This course will provide an overview of China's changing macro-environment, while real business cases let us look into individual Chinese companies and their development in the new millennium. By the end of the semester, students are expected to 1) enhance the cultural awareness of contemporary China and the Chinese business world; 2) gain vocabulary and fluency in Chinese to function more confidently and comfortably in real business settings; 3) access business news and information in Chinese; 4) give business presentation in Chinese. | CHIN5865680 | ||||||
CHIN 0878-680 | Advanced Medical Chinese | Chih-Jen Lee | TR 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | “Advanced Medical Chinese” is a specialized language course tailored for medical, nursing, and other healthcare-related professionals. It offers Mandarin language instruction to individuals who anticipate interactions with Chinese-speaking patients, either during visits to China or while serving patients with limited English proficiency. This course specifically targets students with a minimum of three years of Chinese language study in a standard college program or an equivalent language competency level. Its primary focus is on facilitating effective physician and nurse communication with patients. The course’s ultimate aim extends beyond language proficiency to positively impact patient care within the Chinese community by mitigating language and cultural barriers. By honing language skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking within clinical healthcare contexts, participants will be better equipped to engage in meaningful interactions. The curriculum covers a wide spectrum of subjects, spanning from foundational rapport-building and medical terminology to exploring Chinese cultural attitudes toward health-related matters. |
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CHIN 1045-401 | Readings Modern Chinese: Literature II | Maiheng Shen Dietrich | TR 1:45 PM-3:14 PM | This course is structured the same as Readings in Modern Chinese Literature I; however, the reading materials and topics are different. This course is designed for students who have completed a minimum of three years of college level Mandarin classes or equivalent. This course may be used to fulfill the language or elective requirement for the EALC or EAST major or minor in the Chinese concentration. The objectives of the course are 1) to help students gain an in-depth, multi-faceted and critical understanding of the Chinese people, Chinese society and Chinese culture; 2) to facilitate students 'acquisition of formal or written language; and 3) to develop students' analytical and critical thinking skills. These objectives are achieved primarily through 1) close reading and discussion of original literary texts by 20th -century Chinese writers; and 2) regular writing exercises. Students will also view several Chinese films that are related to the topics of the reading text. The class is to be conducted exclusively in Chinese. | CHIN6045401 | ||||||
CHIN 1055-401 | Introduction to Classical Chinese II | Paul Rakita Goldin | MW 1:45 PM-3:14 PM | Continuation of Intro to Classical Chinese I, which is the only prerequisite for this course. Upon completion of Shadick, readings in a wide selection of texts with Chinese commentaries may be taken up. These readings are in part chosen to reflect student interest. This is the second half of a year-long course. Those who enroll must take both semesters. | EALC3622401, EALC7622401 | ||||||
CHIN 1065-401 | Advanced Business Chinese II | Mien-Hwa Chiang | TR 12:00 PM-1:29 PM | This course is a continuation of Advanced Business Chinese I and follows the same format. Topics include Eastern and Western management styles, the global financial market, China's financial market reforms, and mergers and acquisitions in China. At the end of the semester, students will submit a business proposal for the final project. | CHIN6065401 | ||||||
CHIN 1140-401 | Advanced Readings in Chinese Culture | Mien-Hwa Chiang | MW 1:45 PM-3:14 PM | The objective of this advanced level content-based course is to extend and refine students' language and analytical skills while enhancing an appreciation of Chinese culture. The course is for students with native or near-native competency in Mandarin. Each class will include reading, reflection and interpretation, and the exchange of ideas. All reading materials are in Chinese with no glossary and all are written by scholars whose expertise are either in the contemporary and traditional culture of China, or in comparative study of Chinese and Western thoughts. Topics include: 1) the shared beliefs and behaviors of Chinese people; 2) traditional values and new values in the technological and business society; 3) how affection and love are manifested in Chinese culture; 4) what influenced the surge of popularity of Chinese wuxia fiction; (5) what it means to be descendants of Chinese (huayi) living outside China. The class is conducted exclusively in Mandarin Chinese. | CHIN6140401 | ||||||
CHIN 1148-680 | Chinese for Specific Purposes: Legal Chinese | Mien-Hwa Chiang | TR 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | Legal Chinese (CHIN 1148/6148) is a superior-level content-based course providing students with a brief overview of Chinese state laws, legal business cases and the study of legal Chinese terminologies. Through text reading and legal business case discussion, the class engages Penn professional school students and undergraduate social science majors in legal case study, encouraging them to reflect on what they read, as well as giving them the opportunity to experience a course that brings together Chinese legal content and Chinese professional literacy training. The goal of the course is to help students better understand the legal language and content in order to prepare them for specific careers of interest. | CHIN6148680 | ||||||
CHIN 1155-401 | Advanced Classical Chinese II | Ori Tavor | TR 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | Close reading and interpretation of texts in various styles of classical Chinese drawn from the Han, Wei, Tang, and Song periods. Focus on strengthening students' reading ability in classical Chinese. Attention to questions of style, rhetoric, and syntax. It is preferred, but not required, that students take Advanced Classical Chinese I first. | CHIN8622401, EALC3624401, EALC8622401 | https://coursesintouch.apps.upenn.edu/cpr/jsp/fast.do?webService=syll&t=202510&c=CHIN1155401 | |||||
CHIN 5200-401 | Beginning Chinese II | Chih-Jen Lee | MTWR 9:00 AM-9:59 AM | This course is the continuation of Beginning Chinese I and is the second course of a four-semester sequence. The objective of the course is to help students build a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading, and writing-- in an interactive and communicative learning environment. The emphasis is on correct pronunciation, accurate tones and mastery of basic grammatical structures. By the end of the semester, students will be able to manage many situations that have immediate concern to them, such as relating one's personal life and experiences, expressing preferences and feelings, ordering meals, purchasing goods and asking for directions. In order to achieve these goals, students are expected to thoroughly preview and review the materials according to the weekly lesson plan (on course website) prior to attending class. Regular attendance is mandatory and strictly monitored. | CHIN0200401 | https://coursesintouch.apps.upenn.edu/cpr/jsp/fast.do?webService=syll&t=202510&c=CHIN5200401 | |||||
CHIN 5200-402 | Beginning Chinese II | Jiajia Wang | MTWR 10:15 AM-11:14 AM | This course is the continuation of Beginning Chinese I and is the second course of a four-semester sequence. The objective of the course is to help students build a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading, and writing-- in an interactive and communicative learning environment. The emphasis is on correct pronunciation, accurate tones and mastery of basic grammatical structures. By the end of the semester, students will be able to manage many situations that have immediate concern to them, such as relating one's personal life and experiences, expressing preferences and feelings, ordering meals, purchasing goods and asking for directions. In order to achieve these goals, students are expected to thoroughly preview and review the materials according to the weekly lesson plan (on course website) prior to attending class. Regular attendance is mandatory and strictly monitored. | CHIN0200402 | ||||||
CHIN 5200-403 | Beginning Chinese II | Jing Hu | MW 3:30 PM-5:29 PM | This course is the continuation of Beginning Chinese I and is the second course of a four-semester sequence. The objective of the course is to help students build a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading, and writing-- in an interactive and communicative learning environment. The emphasis is on correct pronunciation, accurate tones and mastery of basic grammatical structures. By the end of the semester, students will be able to manage many situations that have immediate concern to them, such as relating one's personal life and experiences, expressing preferences and feelings, ordering meals, purchasing goods and asking for directions. In order to achieve these goals, students are expected to thoroughly preview and review the materials according to the weekly lesson plan (on course website) prior to attending class. Regular attendance is mandatory and strictly monitored. | CHIN0200403 | ||||||
CHIN 5200-404 | Beginning Chinese II | Shihui Fan | MTWR 12:00 PM-12:59 PM | This course is the continuation of Beginning Chinese I and is the second course of a four-semester sequence. The objective of the course is to help students build a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading, and writing-- in an interactive and communicative learning environment. The emphasis is on correct pronunciation, accurate tones and mastery of basic grammatical structures. By the end of the semester, students will be able to manage many situations that have immediate concern to them, such as relating one's personal life and experiences, expressing preferences and feelings, ordering meals, purchasing goods and asking for directions. In order to achieve these goals, students are expected to thoroughly preview and review the materials according to the weekly lesson plan (on course website) prior to attending class. Regular attendance is mandatory and strictly monitored. | CHIN0200404 | ||||||
CHIN 5200-405 | Beginning Chinese II | Xiaomeng Zhang | MTWR 1:45 PM-2:44 PM | This course is the continuation of Beginning Chinese I and is the second course of a four-semester sequence. The objective of the course is to help students build a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading, and writing-- in an interactive and communicative learning environment. The emphasis is on correct pronunciation, accurate tones and mastery of basic grammatical structures. By the end of the semester, students will be able to manage many situations that have immediate concern to them, such as relating one's personal life and experiences, expressing preferences and feelings, ordering meals, purchasing goods and asking for directions. In order to achieve these goals, students are expected to thoroughly preview and review the materials according to the weekly lesson plan (on course website) prior to attending class. Regular attendance is mandatory and strictly monitored. | CHIN0200405 | ||||||
CHIN 5200-406 | Beginning Chinese II | Jie Zhang | TR 3:30 PM-4:29 PM MW 3:30 PM-4:29 PM |
This course is the continuation of Beginning Chinese I and is the second course of a four-semester sequence. The objective of the course is to help students build a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading, and writing-- in an interactive and communicative learning environment. The emphasis is on correct pronunciation, accurate tones and mastery of basic grammatical structures. By the end of the semester, students will be able to manage many situations that have immediate concern to them, such as relating one's personal life and experiences, expressing preferences and feelings, ordering meals, purchasing goods and asking for directions. In order to achieve these goals, students are expected to thoroughly preview and review the materials according to the weekly lesson plan (on course website) prior to attending class. Regular attendance is mandatory and strictly monitored. | CHIN0200406 | https://coursesintouch.apps.upenn.edu/cpr/jsp/fast.do?webService=syll&t=202510&c=CHIN5200406 | |||||
CHIN 5205-680 | Spoken Chinese II | Chih-Jen Lee | MW 3:30 PM-5:29 PM | A continuation of Spoken Chinese I, this course is to help students develop their listening and speaking skills. The emphasis is on correct pronunciation, accurate tones and mastery of basic grammatical structures. By the end of the semester, students will be able to manage many situations that have immediate concern to them, such as relating one's personal life and experiences, expressing preferences and feelings, ordering meals, purchasing goods, asking for directions. To achieve this goal, the class is to be conducted in Chinese as much as possible. Chinese characters will also be introduced, but will not be the focus of the class. | CHIN0205680 | ||||||
CHIN 5231-680 | Beginning Cantonese II | Yan Huang | TR 5:15 PM-6:44 PM | A continuation of Beginning Cantonese I, this class is a preliminary course for spoken Cantonese. The course provides fundamental aspects of the dialect as experienced in daily life situations and will enable students to communicate in Cantonese for daily life needs, such as making phone calls, making purchases, getting around by various means of transportation, seeing a doctor, being a guest or a host at dinner, talking about the weather, talking about sports and entertainment, etc. | CHIN0231680 | ||||||
CHIN 5233-680 | Beginning Taiwanese II | Grace Mei-Hui Wu | TR 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | A continuation of Beginning Taiwanese I, this course will cover language training as well as cultural topics including history and political aspects of Taiwan. Conversation topics range from daily conversation to professional and formal situations. | CHIN0233680 | ||||||
CHIN 5260-680 | Beginning Business Chinese II | Xiaomeng Zhang | TR 3:30 PM-5:29 PM | This course is a continuation of Beginning Business Chinese I and is the second course of a two-semester sequence. By completing both semesters, students will fulfill Wharton's undergraduate foreign language requirement. This course is designed for those wishing to improve their language skills in a business setting, as well as an understanding of Chinese social development since 1976. The emphasis is on correct pronunciation, accurate tones and mastery of basic grammatical structures. The main focus is on speaking and listening, reading, typing with minimal handwriting. Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to converse and interact with people in a variety of business traveling settings and company visits. Topics include meeting people, talking about family, introducing companies, making inquiries and appointments, visiting companies, introducing products, initiating dining invitations and practicing dining etiquette. Culture is a critical component of this course. Through active exploration of Chinese social and cultural norms, students will develop an understanding of Chinese cultural products, practices and perspectives, as well as Chinese interpersonal behavioral culture to communicate across ethnic, cultural, ideological and national boundaries. An additional goal of this course is for students to develop cross-cultural competence in order to function successfully in professional Chinese environments. | CHIN0260680 | ||||||
CHIN 5400-401 | Intermediate Chinese II | Xiaomeng Zhang | MTWR 9:00 AM-9:59 AM | This is the fourth course in a four-semester sequence. The objective of the course is to continue building a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading and writing. By the end of this course, students should achieve the following goals: 1) pronounce all the sounds in Mandarin accurately and comfortably with a good command of the four tones; 2) carry out simple dialogues of familiar topics; 3) recognize and reproduce approximately 600-650 characters; and 4) read short textbook stories and write simple notes In order to develop students' listening and speaking ability, oral communication tasks are given every other week. | CHIN0400401 | ||||||
CHIN 5400-402 | Intermediate Chinese II | Xiaomeng Zhang | MTWR 10:15 AM-11:14 AM | This is the fourth course in a four-semester sequence. The objective of the course is to continue building a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading and writing. By the end of this course, students should achieve the following goals: 1) pronounce all the sounds in Mandarin accurately and comfortably with a good command of the four tones; 2) carry out simple dialogues of familiar topics; 3) recognize and reproduce approximately 600-650 characters; and 4) read short textbook stories and write simple notes In order to develop students' listening and speaking ability, oral communication tasks are given every other week. | CHIN0400402 | ||||||
CHIN 5400-403 | Intermediate Chinese II | Xiaomeng Zhang | MTWR 12:00 PM-12:59 PM | This is the fourth course in a four-semester sequence. The objective of the course is to continue building a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading and writing. By the end of this course, students should achieve the following goals: 1) pronounce all the sounds in Mandarin accurately and comfortably with a good command of the four tones; 2) carry out simple dialogues of familiar topics; 3) recognize and reproduce approximately 600-650 characters; and 4) read short textbook stories and write simple notes In order to develop students' listening and speaking ability, oral communication tasks are given every other week. | CHIN0400403 | ||||||
CHIN 5400-404 | Intermediate Chinese II | Shihui Fan | MTWR 1:45 PM-2:44 PM | This is the fourth course in a four-semester sequence. The objective of the course is to continue building a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading and writing. By the end of this course, students should achieve the following goals: 1) pronounce all the sounds in Mandarin accurately and comfortably with a good command of the four tones; 2) carry out simple dialogues of familiar topics; 3) recognize and reproduce approximately 600-650 characters; and 4) read short textbook stories and write simple notes In order to develop students' listening and speaking ability, oral communication tasks are given every other week. | CHIN0400404 | ||||||
CHIN 5400-405 | Intermediate Chinese II | Shihui Fan | MTWR 3:30 PM-4:29 PM | This is the fourth course in a four-semester sequence. The objective of the course is to continue building a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading and writing. By the end of this course, students should achieve the following goals: 1) pronounce all the sounds in Mandarin accurately and comfortably with a good command of the four tones; 2) carry out simple dialogues of familiar topics; 3) recognize and reproduce approximately 600-650 characters; and 4) read short textbook stories and write simple notes In order to develop students' listening and speaking ability, oral communication tasks are given every other week. | CHIN0400405 | ||||||
CHIN 5405-680 | Spoken Chinese IV | Shihui Fan | MW 5:15 PM-6:44 PM | This course is the continuation of Spoken Chinese III. The primary goal of the course is to improve students' conversational ability in Chinese. By the end of the semester, students will reach the survival level, namely, they can accomplish basic day to day tasks. These tasks include relating one's personal life and experiences, expressing preference, feeling and opinion, ordering a meal, purchasing goods, asking directions, making travel plans, visiting a doctor, attending a social function, etc. Short Chinese movies or television shows will be integrated into the course curriculum. Chinese characters will not be taught. | CHIN0405680 | ||||||
CHIN 5410-401 | Intensive Intermediate Chinese I & II | Chih-Jen Lee | MTWRF 10:15 AM-11:44 AM | Along with Intensive Beginning Chinese I & II, this is the second course of a two-semester sequence. By completing both semesters, students fulfill the College language requirement. This course covers the same material as Intermediate Chinese I & II. The main objective is to help students build a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading, and writing. By the end of this course, students should achieve the following goals: 1) pronounce all the sounds in Mandarin Chinese accurately and comfortably with a good command of the 4 tones; 2) carry out basic conversations in daily activities; 3) recognize and reproduce approximately 600-650 characters; and 4) read edited simple stories and write short notes or letters. Grammatical and cultural issues are discussed during lecture hours. Oral communication tasks are given every week. Designed for students who have had limited prior exposure to some form of Chinese (Mandarin or other dialects), but inadequate to advance to the intermediate level. The language practiced in this class will be more formal oral and written style, including more authentic materials reading, listening and viewing. | CHIN0410401 | ||||||
CHIN 5420-401 | Reading and Writing in Chinese II (for Fluent Speakers) | Jie Zhang | MTWR 10:15 AM-11:14 AM | A continuation of Reading/Writing Chinese I, this course is designed for students who can speak Chinese and have reading ability of about 1000 Chinese characters. It is specifically designed for students at the ACTFL intermediate-low reading and writing level. The literacy goal is to master 1000 to 2000 Chinese words and reach the intermediate-mid proficiency level. Reading material covers topics that are meaningful to students not only to increase engagement and confidence in their Chinese reading skills, but also foster students' appreciation and understanding of the Chinese culture. | CHIN0420401 | ||||||
CHIN 5420-402 | Reading and Writing in Chinese II (for Fluent Speakers) | Grace Mei-Hui Wu | MTWR 12:00 PM-12:59 PM | A continuation of Reading/Writing Chinese I, this course is designed for students who can speak Chinese and have reading ability of about 1000 Chinese characters. It is specifically designed for students at the ACTFL intermediate-low reading and writing level. The literacy goal is to master 1000 to 2000 Chinese words and reach the intermediate-mid proficiency level. Reading material covers topics that are meaningful to students not only to increase engagement and confidence in their Chinese reading skills, but also foster students' appreciation and understanding of the Chinese culture. | CHIN0420402 | ||||||
CHIN 5420-403 | Reading and Writing in Chinese II (for Fluent Speakers) | Jie Zhang | MTWR 9:00 AM-9:59 AM | A continuation of Reading/Writing Chinese I, this course is designed for students who can speak Chinese and have reading ability of about 1000 Chinese characters. It is specifically designed for students at the ACTFL intermediate-low reading and writing level. The literacy goal is to master 1000 to 2000 Chinese words and reach the intermediate-mid proficiency level. Reading material covers topics that are meaningful to students not only to increase engagement and confidence in their Chinese reading skills, but also foster students' appreciation and understanding of the Chinese culture. | CHIN0420403 | ||||||
CHIN 5420-404 | Reading and Writing in Chinese II (for Fluent Speakers) | Grace Mei-Hui Wu | MTWR 1:45 PM-2:44 PM | A continuation of Reading/Writing Chinese I, this course is designed for students who can speak Chinese and have reading ability of about 1000 Chinese characters. It is specifically designed for students at the ACTFL intermediate-low reading and writing level. The literacy goal is to master 1000 to 2000 Chinese words and reach the intermediate-mid proficiency level. Reading material covers topics that are meaningful to students not only to increase engagement and confidence in their Chinese reading skills, but also foster students' appreciation and understanding of the Chinese culture. | CHIN0420404 | ||||||
CHIN 5431-680 | Intermediate Cantonese II | Yan Huang | TR 7:00 PM-8:29 PM | A continuation of Intermediate Cantonese I. Intermediate Cantonese is a course for students who are able to communicate in the dialect in basic survival situations. Through this course, the students will acquire a better understanding of Cantonese and its related culture, and can confidently cope with a wide range of situations. Classes will be conducted through Cantonese textbooks, discussions of various topics, and composition and presentation of students' own dialogues so that in time they may express more complex ideas and feelings. | CHIN0431680 | ||||||
CHIN 5433-680 | Intermediate Taiwanese II | Grace Mei-Hui Wu | TR 5:15 PM-6:44 PM | This is a continuation of Intermediate Taiwanese I. Students will further develop their speaking and listening skills and will be able to communicate with ease and confidence when dealing with everyday routine tasks. Students will also gain skills to process and seek information in Taiwanese. Conversation topics include the New Year, folk songs and Tang poetry. Authentic materials are used for enhancing reading, listening, and speaking practices. | CHIN0433680 | ||||||
CHIN 5600-401 | High Intermediate Chinese II | Ye Tian | MTWR 10:15 AM-11:14 AM | This course is the continuation of High Intermediate Chinese I. It aims to further develop students' overall language skills. The textbook will introduce various topics related to Chinese culture, society, economy, people and their everyday life as well as China's development since Deng Xiaoping's reform and opening-up policies in 1978. In class, current issues in China will be integrated to provide a new perspective for discussion. The emphasis is not only to consolidate students' foundation, but also enhance their understanding and distinguish different levels of language. Over the semester, students will have many opportunities to express and share their opinions on various topics related to China via communicative activities, presentations, and written assignments. | CHIN0600401 | https://coursesintouch.apps.upenn.edu/cpr/jsp/fast.do?webService=syll&t=202510&c=CHIN5600401 | |||||
CHIN 5600-402 | High Intermediate Chinese II | Ye Tian | MTWR 12:00 PM-12:59 PM | This course is the continuation of High Intermediate Chinese I. It aims to further develop students' overall language skills. The textbook will introduce various topics related to Chinese culture, society, economy, people and their everyday life as well as China's development since Deng Xiaoping's reform and opening-up policies in 1978. In class, current issues in China will be integrated to provide a new perspective for discussion. The emphasis is not only to consolidate students' foundation, but also enhance their understanding and distinguish different levels of language. Over the semester, students will have many opportunities to express and share their opinions on various topics related to China via communicative activities, presentations, and written assignments. | CHIN0600402 | https://coursesintouch.apps.upenn.edu/cpr/jsp/fast.do?webService=syll&t=202510&c=CHIN5600402 | |||||
CHIN 5600-403 | High Intermediate Chinese II | Jing Hu | MTWR 1:45 PM-2:44 PM | This course is the continuation of High Intermediate Chinese I. It aims to further develop students' overall language skills. The textbook will introduce various topics related to Chinese culture, society, economy, people and their everyday life as well as China's development since Deng Xiaoping's reform and opening-up policies in 1978. In class, current issues in China will be integrated to provide a new perspective for discussion. The emphasis is not only to consolidate students' foundation, but also enhance their understanding and distinguish different levels of language. Over the semester, students will have many opportunities to express and share their opinions on various topics related to China via communicative activities, presentations, and written assignments. | CHIN0600403 | ||||||
CHIN 5620-401 | Reading and Writing Chinese IV (for Fluent Speakers) | Grace Mei-Hui Wu | MW 10:15 AM-11:44 AM | This is an intermediate language class presuming basic fluency in speaking and listening and focusing on reading and writing abilities. By the end of the semester students are expected to have mastered the 1200 most commonly used characters and to have the ability to read basic Chinese texts. Students will be prepared for Advanced Modern Chinese, Media Chinese and Business Chinese. | CHIN0620401 | ||||||
CHIN 5800-401 | Advanced Chinese II | Jiajia Wang | MTWR 12:00 PM-12:59 PM | A continuation of Advanced Chinese I, this course continues training in speaking, listening, reading and writing skills so as to reach the advanced-low or advanced-mid level of proficiency. Major topics of the course include Chinese food culture, Chinese architecture, Confucianism in modern China, "educated youth", democracy and relations with Taiwan. | CHIN0800401 | ||||||
CHIN 5800-402 | Advanced Chinese II | Jiajia Wang | MTWR 1:45 PM-2:44 PM | A continuation of Advanced Chinese I, this course continues training in speaking, listening, reading and writing skills so as to reach the advanced-low or advanced-mid level of proficiency. Major topics of the course include Chinese food culture, Chinese architecture, Confucianism in modern China, "educated youth", democracy and relations with Taiwan. | CHIN0800402 | ||||||
CHIN 5805-680 | Advanced Spoken Chinese II | Ye Tian | MW 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | A continuation of Advanced Spoken Chinese I, this class follows the same format, with more discussions on current issues in both China and the US. Examples of topics range from race, religion and gender issues to the internet, cinema and pop cultures. The objective of this course is to consolidate the knowledge and skills students have acquired from their previous Mandarin Chinese classes and to enhance their oral expressive skills. By the end of the semester, students are expected to be able to carry on a conversation with a native Mandarin speaker on various common topics, and to gather information necessary for conducting oral presentations and speeches. | CHIN0805680 | https://coursesintouch.apps.upenn.edu/cpr/jsp/fast.do?webService=syll&t=202510&c=CHIN5805680 | |||||
CHIN 5865-401 | Business Chinese II | Mien-Hwa Chiang | MW 10:15 AM-11:44 AM | A continuation of Business Chinese I, this course continues language training for business oriented subjects. This course will provide an overview of China's changing macro-environment, while real business cases let us look into individual Chinese companies and their development in the new millennium. By the end of the semester, students are expected to 1) enhance the cultural awareness of contemporary China and the Chinese business world; 2) gain vocabulary and fluency in Chinese to function more confidently and comfortably in real business settings; 3) access business news and information in Chinese; 4) give business presentation in Chinese. | CHIN0865401 | ||||||
CHIN 5865-402 | Business Chinese II | Jing Hu | MW 12:00 PM-1:29 PM | A continuation of Business Chinese I, this course continues language training for business oriented subjects. This course will provide an overview of China's changing macro-environment, while real business cases let us look into individual Chinese companies and their development in the new millennium. By the end of the semester, students are expected to 1) enhance the cultural awareness of contemporary China and the Chinese business world; 2) gain vocabulary and fluency in Chinese to function more confidently and comfortably in real business settings; 3) access business news and information in Chinese; 4) give business presentation in Chinese. | CHIN0865402 | ||||||
CHIN 5865-680 | Business Chinese II | Jiajia Wang | TR 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | A continuation of Business Chinese I, this course continues language training for business oriented subjects. This course will provide an overview of China's changing macro-environment, while real business cases let us look into individual Chinese companies and their development in the new millennium. By the end of the semester, students are expected to 1) enhance the cultural awareness of contemporary China and the Chinese business world; 2) gain vocabulary and fluency in Chinese to function more confidently and comfortably in real business settings; 3) access business news and information in Chinese; 4) give business presentation in Chinese. | CHIN0865680 | ||||||
CHIN 5878-680 | Advanced Medical Chinese | Chih-Jen Lee | TR 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | “Advanced Medical Chinese” is a specialized language course tailored for medical, nursing, and other healthcare-related professionals. It offers Mandarin language instruction to individuals who anticipate interactions with Chinese-speaking patients, either during visits to China or while serving patients with limited English proficiency. This course specifically targets students with a minimum of three years of Chinese language study in a standard college program or an equivalent language competency level. Its primary focus is on facilitating effective physician and nurse communication with patients. The course’s ultimate aim extends beyond language proficiency to positively impact patient care within the Chinese community by mitigating language and cultural barriers. By honing language skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking within clinical healthcare contexts, participants will be better equipped to engage in meaningful interactions. The curriculum covers a wide spectrum of subjects, spanning from foundational rapport-building and medical terminology to exploring Chinese cultural attitudes toward health-related matters. |
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CHIN 6045-401 | Readings Modern Chinese: Literature II | Maiheng Shen Dietrich | TR 1:45 PM-3:14 PM | This course is structured the same as Readings in Modern Chinese Literature I; however, the reading materials and topics are different. This course is designed for students who have completed a minimum of three years of college level Mandarin classes or equivalent. This course may be used to fulfill the language or elective requirement for the EALC or EAST major or minor in the Chinese concentration. The objectives of the course are 1) to help students gain an in-depth, multi-faceted and critical understanding of the Chinese people, Chinese society and Chinese culture; 2) to facilitate students 'acquisition of formal or written language; and 3) to develop students' analytical and critical thinking skills. These objectives are achieved primarily through 1) close reading and discussion of original literary texts by 20th -century Chinese writers; and 2) regular writing exercises. Students will also view several Chinese films that are related to the topics of the reading text. The class is to be conducted exclusively in Chinese. | CHIN1045401 | ||||||
CHIN 6065-401 | Advanced Business Chinese II | Mien-Hwa Chiang | TR 12:00 PM-1:29 PM | This course is a continuation of Advanced Business Chinese I and follows the same format. Topics include Eastern and Western management styles, the global financial market, China's financial market reforms, and mergers and acquisitions in China. At the end of the semester, students will submit a business proposal for the final project. | CHIN1065401 | ||||||
CHIN 6140-401 | Advanced Readings in Chinese Culture | Mien-Hwa Chiang | MW 1:45 PM-3:14 PM | The objective of this advanced level content-based course is to extend and refine students' language and analytical skills while enhancing an appreciation of Chinese culture. The course is for students with native or near-native competency in Mandarin. Each class will include reading, reflection and interpretation, and the exchange of ideas. All reading materials are in Chinese with no glossary and all are written by scholars whose expertise are either in the contemporary and traditional culture of China, or in comparative study of Chinese and Western thoughts. Topics include: 1) the shared beliefs and behaviors of Chinese people; 2) traditional values and new values in the technological and business society; 3) how affection and love are manifested in Chinese culture; 4) what influenced the surge of popularity of Chinese wuxia fiction; (5) what it means to be descendants of Chinese (huayi) living outside China. The class is conducted exclusively in Mandarin Chinese. | CHIN1140401 | ||||||
CHIN 6148-680 | Chinese for Specific Purposes: Legal Chinese | Mien-Hwa Chiang | TR 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | Legal Chinese (CHIN 1148/6148) is a superior-level content-based course providing students with a brief overview of Chinese state laws, legal business cases and the study of legal Chinese terminologies. Through text reading and legal business case discussion, the class engages Penn professional school students and undergraduate social science majors in legal case study, encouraging them to reflect on what they read, as well as giving them the opportunity to experience a course that brings together Chinese legal content and Chinese professional literacy training. The goal of the course is to help students better understand the legal language and content in order to prepare them for specific careers of interest. | CHIN1148680 | ||||||
CHIN 8622-401 | Advanced Classical Chinese II | Ori Tavor | TR 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | Close reading and interpretation of texts in various styles of classical Chinese drawn from the Han, Wei, Tang, and Song periods. Focus on strengthening students' reading ability in classical Chinese. Attention to questions of style, rhetoric, and syntax. It is preferred, but not required, that students take Advanced Classical Chinese I first. | CHIN1155401, EALC3624401, EALC8622401 | https://coursesintouch.apps.upenn.edu/cpr/jsp/fast.do?webService=syll&t=202510&c=CHIN8622401 | |||||
EALC 0040-001 | Introduction to East Asia: Japan | David Spafford | MW 10:15 AM-11:14 AM | Survey of the civilization of Japan from prehistoric times to the present. | History & Tradition Sector Cross Cultural Analysis |
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EALC 0040-201 | Introduction to East Asia: Japan | F 10:15 AM-11:14 AM | Survey of the civilization of Japan from prehistoric times to the present. | History & Tradition Sector Cross Cultural Analysis |
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EALC 0040-202 | Introduction to East Asia: Japan | F 10:15 AM-11:14 AM | Survey of the civilization of Japan from prehistoric times to the present. | History & Tradition Sector Cross Cultural Analysis |
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EALC 0040-203 | Introduction to East Asia: Japan | F 12:00 PM-12:59 PM | Survey of the civilization of Japan from prehistoric times to the present. | Cross Cultural Analysis History & Tradition Sector |
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EALC 0040-204 | Introduction to East Asia: Japan | F 12:00 PM-12:59 PM | Survey of the civilization of Japan from prehistoric times to the present. | History & Tradition Sector Cross Cultural Analysis |
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EALC 0060-401 | Introduction to East Asia: Korea | So-Rim Lee | MW 1:45 PM-2:44 PM | What is Korean civilization—is it a singular notion, or are there many that became what we know as South and North Korea today? How have Koreans interpreted and represented their own cultures, traditions, and history through the years? This introductory course offers a broad chronological survey of Korean history, arts, and culture from its early days to the present moment. Our readings will include a selection of literature—from foundation myths, poetry, to modern fiction—as well as royal edicts and political manifestoes and op-eds. Alongside the readings, we will also engage with multimedia resources including various artwork, film, and music. Through these cultural texts, we will explore the political, economic, and social order of different historical eras and identify major currents and events on the Korean peninsula such as shifting political climates, class struggles, gender dynamics, and complex relations with its East Asian neighbors and the West. We will also be treated to guest lectures from the interdisciplinary Korean studies scholars affiliated with the James Joo-Jin Kim Center for Korean Studies at Penn. By the end of the semester, students will become familiar with the many continuities and breaks that constitute Korean culture from ancient to modern times and gain good insight into where it might be headed in the future. No prior knowledge of Korea or the Korean language is required. | HIST0860401 | History & Tradition Sector Cross Cultural Analysis |
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EALC 0060-402 | Introduction to East Asia: Korea | F 10:15 AM-11:14 AM | What is Korean civilization—is it a singular notion, or are there many that became what we know as South and North Korea today? How have Koreans interpreted and represented their own cultures, traditions, and history through the years? This introductory course offers a broad chronological survey of Korean history, arts, and culture from its early days to the present moment. Our readings will include a selection of literature—from foundation myths, poetry, to modern fiction—as well as royal edicts and political manifestoes and op-eds. Alongside the readings, we will also engage with multimedia resources including various artwork, film, and music. Through these cultural texts, we will explore the political, economic, and social order of different historical eras and identify major currents and events on the Korean peninsula such as shifting political climates, class struggles, gender dynamics, and complex relations with its East Asian neighbors and the West. We will also be treated to guest lectures from the interdisciplinary Korean studies scholars affiliated with the James Joo-Jin Kim Center for Korean Studies at Penn. By the end of the semester, students will become familiar with the many continuities and breaks that constitute Korean culture from ancient to modern times and gain good insight into where it might be headed in the future. No prior knowledge of Korea or the Korean language is required. | HIST0860402 | Cross Cultural Analysis History & Tradition Sector |
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EALC 0060-403 | Introduction to East Asia: Korea | F 10:15 AM-11:14 AM | What is Korean civilization—is it a singular notion, or are there many that became what we know as South and North Korea today? How have Koreans interpreted and represented their own cultures, traditions, and history through the years? This introductory course offers a broad chronological survey of Korean history, arts, and culture from its early days to the present moment. Our readings will include a selection of literature—from foundation myths, poetry, to modern fiction—as well as royal edicts and political manifestoes and op-eds. Alongside the readings, we will also engage with multimedia resources including various artwork, film, and music. Through these cultural texts, we will explore the political, economic, and social order of different historical eras and identify major currents and events on the Korean peninsula such as shifting political climates, class struggles, gender dynamics, and complex relations with its East Asian neighbors and the West. We will also be treated to guest lectures from the interdisciplinary Korean studies scholars affiliated with the James Joo-Jin Kim Center for Korean Studies at Penn. By the end of the semester, students will become familiar with the many continuities and breaks that constitute Korean culture from ancient to modern times and gain good insight into where it might be headed in the future. No prior knowledge of Korea or the Korean language is required. | HIST0860403 | History & Tradition Sector Cross Cultural Analysis |
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EALC 0060-404 | Introduction to East Asia: Korea | F 12:00 PM-12:59 PM | What is Korean civilization—is it a singular notion, or are there many that became what we know as South and North Korea today? How have Koreans interpreted and represented their own cultures, traditions, and history through the years? This introductory course offers a broad chronological survey of Korean history, arts, and culture from its early days to the present moment. Our readings will include a selection of literature—from foundation myths, poetry, to modern fiction—as well as royal edicts and political manifestoes and op-eds. Alongside the readings, we will also engage with multimedia resources including various artwork, film, and music. Through these cultural texts, we will explore the political, economic, and social order of different historical eras and identify major currents and events on the Korean peninsula such as shifting political climates, class struggles, gender dynamics, and complex relations with its East Asian neighbors and the West. We will also be treated to guest lectures from the interdisciplinary Korean studies scholars affiliated with the James Joo-Jin Kim Center for Korean Studies at Penn. By the end of the semester, students will become familiar with the many continuities and breaks that constitute Korean culture from ancient to modern times and gain good insight into where it might be headed in the future. No prior knowledge of Korea or the Korean language is required. | HIST0860404 | Cross Cultural Analysis History & Tradition Sector |
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EALC 0060-405 | Introduction to East Asia: Korea | F 12:00 PM-12:59 PM | What is Korean civilization—is it a singular notion, or are there many that became what we know as South and North Korea today? How have Koreans interpreted and represented their own cultures, traditions, and history through the years? This introductory course offers a broad chronological survey of Korean history, arts, and culture from its early days to the present moment. Our readings will include a selection of literature—from foundation myths, poetry, to modern fiction—as well as royal edicts and political manifestoes and op-eds. Alongside the readings, we will also engage with multimedia resources including various artwork, film, and music. Through these cultural texts, we will explore the political, economic, and social order of different historical eras and identify major currents and events on the Korean peninsula such as shifting political climates, class struggles, gender dynamics, and complex relations with its East Asian neighbors and the West. We will also be treated to guest lectures from the interdisciplinary Korean studies scholars affiliated with the James Joo-Jin Kim Center for Korean Studies at Penn. By the end of the semester, students will become familiar with the many continuities and breaks that constitute Korean culture from ancient to modern times and gain good insight into where it might be headed in the future. No prior knowledge of Korea or the Korean language is required. | HIST0860405 | History & Tradition Sector Cross Cultural Analysis |
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EALC 0060-406 | Introduction to East Asia: Korea | F 1:45 PM-2:44 PM | What is Korean civilization—is it a singular notion, or are there many that became what we know as South and North Korea today? How have Koreans interpreted and represented their own cultures, traditions, and history through the years? This introductory course offers a broad chronological survey of Korean history, arts, and culture from its early days to the present moment. Our readings will include a selection of literature—from foundation myths, poetry, to modern fiction—as well as royal edicts and political manifestoes and op-eds. Alongside the readings, we will also engage with multimedia resources including various artwork, film, and music. Through these cultural texts, we will explore the political, economic, and social order of different historical eras and identify major currents and events on the Korean peninsula such as shifting political climates, class struggles, gender dynamics, and complex relations with its East Asian neighbors and the West. We will also be treated to guest lectures from the interdisciplinary Korean studies scholars affiliated with the James Joo-Jin Kim Center for Korean Studies at Penn. By the end of the semester, students will become familiar with the many continuities and breaks that constitute Korean culture from ancient to modern times and gain good insight into where it might be headed in the future. No prior knowledge of Korea or the Korean language is required. | HIST0860406 | History & Tradition Sector Cross Cultural Analysis |
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EALC 0060-407 | Introduction to East Asia: Korea | F 1:45 PM-2:44 PM | What is Korean civilization—is it a singular notion, or are there many that became what we know as South and North Korea today? How have Koreans interpreted and represented their own cultures, traditions, and history through the years? This introductory course offers a broad chronological survey of Korean history, arts, and culture from its early days to the present moment. Our readings will include a selection of literature—from foundation myths, poetry, to modern fiction—as well as royal edicts and political manifestoes and op-eds. Alongside the readings, we will also engage with multimedia resources including various artwork, film, and music. Through these cultural texts, we will explore the political, economic, and social order of different historical eras and identify major currents and events on the Korean peninsula such as shifting political climates, class struggles, gender dynamics, and complex relations with its East Asian neighbors and the West. We will also be treated to guest lectures from the interdisciplinary Korean studies scholars affiliated with the James Joo-Jin Kim Center for Korean Studies at Penn. By the end of the semester, students will become familiar with the many continuities and breaks that constitute Korean culture from ancient to modern times and gain good insight into where it might be headed in the future. No prior knowledge of Korea or the Korean language is required. | HIST0860407 | Cross Cultural Analysis History & Tradition Sector |
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EALC 0080-401 | Mongolian Civilization: Nomadic and Sedentary | Christopher Pratt Atwood | MWF 3:30 PM-4:29 PM | This course will explore how two intertwined ways of life - pastoral nomadism and settling down for religious, educational, and economic reasons - have shaped the cultural, artistic, and intellectual traditions of Mongolia. In this course students will learn about Mongolian pastoral nomadism, and how the Mongolian economy, literature, and steppe empires were built on grass and livestock. We will also explore how Mongolians have also just as consistently used the foundations of empire to build sedentary monuments and buildings, whether funerary complexes, Buddhist monasteries, socialist boarding schools, and modern capitals. Over time, these cities have changed shape, location, and ideology, all the while remaining linked to the mobile pastoralists in the countryside. We will also explore how these traditions of mobile pastoralism and urbanism were transformed in the 20th century, by urbanization, communist ideology, and the new reality of free-market democracy, ideological pluralism, and a new mining dependent economy. We will meet modern painters and musicians who interweave Mongolian nomadic traditions with contemporary world trends, and consider the future of rural traditions in a modern world. | HIST0757401 | Cross Cultural Analysis | |||||
EALC 0750-401 | Modern Japanese History | Frederick R. Dickinson | MW 12:00 PM-12:59 PM | This course will survey the major political, economic, social and intellectual trends in the making of modern Japan. Special emphasis will be given to the turbulent relationship between state and society from 1800 to the present. | HIST0560401 | History & Tradition Sector Cross Cultural Analysis |
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EALC 0750-402 | Modern Japanese History | F 12:00 PM-12:59 PM | This course will survey the major political, economic, social and intellectual trends in the making of modern Japan. Special emphasis will be given to the turbulent relationship between state and society from 1800 to the present. | HIST0560402 | Cross Cultural Analysis History & Tradition Sector |
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EALC 0750-403 | Modern Japanese History | F 1:45 PM-2:44 PM | This course will survey the major political, economic, social and intellectual trends in the making of modern Japan. Special emphasis will be given to the turbulent relationship between state and society from 1800 to the present. | HIST0560403 | Cross Cultural Analysis History & Tradition Sector |
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EALC 0750-404 | Modern Japanese History | R 5:15 PM-6:14 PM | This course will survey the major political, economic, social and intellectual trends in the making of modern Japan. Special emphasis will be given to the turbulent relationship between state and society from 1800 to the present. | HIST0560404 | History & Tradition Sector Cross Cultural Analysis |
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EALC 0750-405 | Modern Japanese History | R 3:30 PM-4:29 PM | This course will survey the major political, economic, social and intellectual trends in the making of modern Japan. Special emphasis will be given to the turbulent relationship between state and society from 1800 to the present. | HIST0560405 | Cross Cultural Analysis History & Tradition Sector |
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EALC 1351-401 | Contemporary Fiction & Film in Japan | Ayako Kano | MW 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | This course will explore fiction and film in contemporary Japan, from 1945 to the present. Topics will include literary and cinematic representation of Japan s war experience and post-war reconstruction, negotiation with Japanese classics, confrontation with the state, and changing ideas of gender and sexuality. We will explore these and other questions by analyzing texts of various genres, including film and film scripts, novels, short stories, manga, and academic essays. Class sessions will combine lectures, discussion, audio-visual materials, and creative as well as analytical writing exercises. The course is taught in English, although Japanese materials will be made available upon request. No prior coursework in Japanese literature, culture, or film is required or expected; additional secondary materials will be available for students taking the course at the 600 level. Writers and film directors examined may include: Kawabata Yasunari, Hayashi Fumiko, Abe Kobo, Mishima Yukio, Oe Kenzaburo, Yoshimoto Banana, Ozu Yasujiro, Naruse Mikio, Kurosawa Akira, Imamura Shohei, Koreeda Hirokazu, and Beat Takeshi. | CIMS1351401, COML1351401, EALC5351401, GSWS1351401 | Cross Cultural Analysis Arts & Letters Sector |
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EALC 1371-401 | New Korean Cinema | So-Rim Lee | T 12:00 PM-2:59 PM | In 2019, Bong Joon-ho's Parasite won the Palme d'Or at the 72nd Cannes Film Festival. This event marked the apex of South Korean cinematic renaissance, having steadily become a tour de force in the international film festival scene since 1997 onwards. This course explores the major auteurs, styles, themes, and currents of the so-called "New Korean Cinema" that emerged in the mid-to-late 1990s to continue to this day. Drawing from texts on critical film and Korean studies, we will pay particular attention to how the selected works re-present, resist, and interweave the sociopolitical climate they concern and are born out of. Using cinema as a lens with which to see the society, we will touch upon major events of the twentieth century including national division, military dictatorship and democratization movements, IMF economic crisis, youth culture, hallyu (the Korean wave), and more. In so doing, we will closely examine how each cinematic medium addresses the societal power structure and the role of the "Other" it represents in terms of class, race, gender, and sexuality in the construction of contemporary Korean society. No prior experience of Korean studies courses necessary; all films will be screened with English subtitles. | CIMS1371401, CIMS6371401, EALC6371401 | Cross Cultural Analysis | |||||
EALC 1411-401 | Queer Chinas: Sexuality and Politics in the Sinophone World | Teemu Ruskola | T 3:30 PM-6:29 PM | This class examines queer phenomena in and around China, including Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and the queer Sinophone world more generally. Beyond seeking to understand sexual subcultures and sites of queer intimacies on their own terms, the course examines their relationship to political economy and geopolitics. In addition to filmic and literary texts, the course includes readings that are theoretical, anthropological, sociological, and comparative. While the focus is largely on modern China, the class also attends to historical reference points both inside and outside the Sinophone world. From a macro perspective, this course examines China’s place in discourses of development, focusing on the role of desire in constituting the sexual and political subject of modernity. The overall goal of this class is to develop alternative frameworks for understanding the relationship between sexuality and politics. The course does not require specialized knowledge of China. | GSWS1411401 | ||||||
EALC 1521-401 | Introduction to Classical Chinese Thought | Paul Rakita Goldin | M 3:30 PM-6:29 PM | This course is intended as an introduction to the foundational thinkers of Chinese civilization, who flourished from the fifth to the second centuries B.C. No knowledge of Chinese is presumed, and there are no prerequisites, although Introduction to Chinese Civilization is recommended. | EALC5521401 | History & Tradition Sector Cross Cultural Analysis |
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EALC 1550-401 | The Religion of Anime | Jolyon Thomas | W 5:15 PM-8:14 PM M 5:15 PM-6:14 PM |
Be it shrine maidens, gods of death, and bodhisattvas fighting for justice; apocalypse, the afterlife, and apotheosis... the popular Japanese illustrated media of manga and anime are replete with religious characters and religious ideas. This course uses popular illustrated media as a tool for tracing the long history of how media and religion have been deeply intertwined in Japan. | CIMS0790401, RELS0790401 | Arts & Letters Sector Cross Cultural Analysis |
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EALC 1550-402 | The Religion of Anime | F 10:15 AM-11:14 AM | Be it shrine maidens, gods of death, and bodhisattvas fighting for justice; apocalypse, the afterlife, and apotheosis... the popular Japanese illustrated media of manga and anime are replete with religious characters and religious ideas. This course uses popular illustrated media as a tool for tracing the long history of how media and religion have been deeply intertwined in Japan. | CIMS0790402, RELS0790402 | Arts & Letters Sector Cross Cultural Analysis |
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EALC 1550-403 | The Religion of Anime | F 12:00 PM-12:59 PM | Be it shrine maidens, gods of death, and bodhisattvas fighting for justice; apocalypse, the afterlife, and apotheosis... the popular Japanese illustrated media of manga and anime are replete with religious characters and religious ideas. This course uses popular illustrated media as a tool for tracing the long history of how media and religion have been deeply intertwined in Japan. | CIMS0790403, RELS0790403 | Cross Cultural Analysis Arts & Letters Sector |
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EALC 1550-404 | The Religion of Anime | F 10:15 AM-11:14 AM | Be it shrine maidens, gods of death, and bodhisattvas fighting for justice; apocalypse, the afterlife, and apotheosis... the popular Japanese illustrated media of manga and anime are replete with religious characters and religious ideas. This course uses popular illustrated media as a tool for tracing the long history of how media and religion have been deeply intertwined in Japan. | CIMS0790404, RELS0790404 | Arts & Letters Sector Cross Cultural Analysis |
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EALC 1550-405 | The Religion of Anime | F 10:15 AM-11:14 AM | Be it shrine maidens, gods of death, and bodhisattvas fighting for justice; apocalypse, the afterlife, and apotheosis... the popular Japanese illustrated media of manga and anime are replete with religious characters and religious ideas. This course uses popular illustrated media as a tool for tracing the long history of how media and religion have been deeply intertwined in Japan. | CIMS0790405, RELS0790405 | Cross Cultural Analysis Arts & Letters Sector |
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EALC 1550-406 | The Religion of Anime | F 12:00 PM-12:59 PM | Be it shrine maidens, gods of death, and bodhisattvas fighting for justice; apocalypse, the afterlife, and apotheosis... the popular Japanese illustrated media of manga and anime are replete with religious characters and religious ideas. This course uses popular illustrated media as a tool for tracing the long history of how media and religion have been deeply intertwined in Japan. | CIMS0790406, RELS0790406 | Arts & Letters Sector Cross Cultural Analysis |
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EALC 1550-407 | The Religion of Anime | F 12:00 PM-12:59 PM | Be it shrine maidens, gods of death, and bodhisattvas fighting for justice; apocalypse, the afterlife, and apotheosis... the popular Japanese illustrated media of manga and anime are replete with religious characters and religious ideas. This course uses popular illustrated media as a tool for tracing the long history of how media and religion have been deeply intertwined in Japan. | CIMS0790407, RELS0790407 | Arts & Letters Sector Cross Cultural Analysis |
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EALC 1701-401 | Economic History of East Asia, 600-1900 | Brian T Vivier | M 5:15 PM-8:14 PM | This seminar explores evolving understandings of the Chinese economy from ancient times to the nineteenth century. We will read and discuss important work in Chinese economic history both to understand the trajectory that has led to China’s contemporary economic position and to situate China’s economic development within world history. Discussions will focus on how China emerged as the world’s leading economy by the year 1000 and how changes in agriculture, industry, markets, and money led the Chinese economy into the modern age. The course will proceed chronologically, and the sources for discussion will include scholarly articles and monographs, and primary materials—texts, images, and archeological excavations. Graduate students will engage with the principal scholarly debates in the field and finish the seminar with a nuanced understanding of the field’s historiography. Knowledge of Chinese is not necessary. | EALC5701401 | Cross Cultural Analysis | https://coursesintouch.apps.upenn.edu/cpr/jsp/fast.do?webService=syll&t=202510&c=EALC1701401 | ||||
EALC 1734-401 | History of US-China Relations | Amy E Gadsden | TR 10:15 AM-11:44 AM | The list of issues shaping the US-China relationship is extensive. Trade and investment, the status and future of Taiwan, China’s expansion into the South China Sea and its relationships with East and Southeast Asian neighbors, the Belt and Road Initiative and China’s expanding influence in the United Nations and other multilateral institutions, human rights, the status of Hong Kong, concerns about Xinjiang, technology transfer, intellectual property and cyberespionage, the status of people-to-people engagement in fields like education, health and cultural exchange and many others are all ongoing points of discussion between the two great powers. Understanding these issues in the present day requires exploring how these issues evolved over the decades and even centuries of engagement between the United States and China. Are there similarities between America’s Open-Door policy of the late 19th century and its position on trade with China today? What are the prospects for Taiwan policy given the complicated diplomatic history surrounding the recognition of the People’s Republic in the 1970s? When and why did human rights come to be a defining issue in the US-China relationship and how has it evolved over time? How have people-to-people exchanges been understood to undergird the relationship? How are 21st c. flashpoints, such as technology competition and cyberespionage, impacting the traditional list of tensions, such as Taiwan, maritime conflicts, and geopolitics in East Asia? What are the consistent through lines in America’s policies toward China and what has changed? This course will look at a series of issues that are at the center of the US-China relationship through an historical lens, providing students with insight into the forces that have shaped positions on both sides. Students will develop an understanding of key issues in the diplomatic relationship the United States and China today and their deep historical roots. No previous study of Chinese history is required for this course, but students will be expected to engage enthusiastically with the course material. |
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EALC 1746-401 | Japan: The Age of the Samurai | David Spafford | MW 1:45 PM-3:14 PM | Who (or what) where the samurai? What does it mean to say that Japan had an "Age of the Samurai"? In popular imagination, pre-modern Japan has long been associated with its hereditary warrior class. Countless movies have explored the character and martial prowess of these men. Yet warriors constituted but a tiny portion of the societies they inhabited and ruled, and historians researching medieval Japan have turned their attentions to a great range of subjects and to other classes (elite and commoner alike). This class is designed to acquaint students with the complex and diverse centuries that have been called the "Age of the Samurai"-roughly, the years between ca. 1110 and 1850. In the course of the semester, we will explore the central themes in the historiography of warrior society, while introducing some of the defining texts that have shaped our imagination of this age (from laws to epic poems, from codes of conduct to autobiographies). | EALC5746401, HIST0751401 | Cross Cultural Analysis | |||||
EALC 2180-401 | Mongolia: Architecture and Archaeology | Nancy R S Steinhardt | R 10:15 AM-1:14 PM | In this course we examine buildings, remains of buildings, sites, tombs, and the contents of all of them in Mongolia. We read primary sources about the architecture (in translation) and we read excavation reports and descriptions as means of understanding the implications of permanent construction on grasslands, steppe, and desert, and on terrain traversed by nomads and semi-nomads. In this course, Mongolia is the landmass that is today Inner and Outer Mongolia. The course has no prerequisites. However, most students will have had at least one course in the art or history of Mongolia or a region that borders it. Most students will be able to read at least one East Asian language or Russian. Students who can read languages other than English will be encouraged to do research using those languages. |
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EALC 2926-001 | Chinese Martial Arts | Ori Tavor | M 10:15 AM-1:14 PM | This course offers a thematic introduction to the history of martial arts in China. Throughout the semester, we will explore the social, political, and cultural contexts of martial arts practice, from the classical period to the 21st century. The course will take an interdisciplinary approach to situating martial arts practices in history through an examination of religious, literary, and visual sources, against the backdrop of theoretical approaches from across gender studies, anthropology, and cultural theory. The course will be divided into three units. The first unit will focus on the cultural background that led to the emergence of martial arts practices in the pre-modern period. We will examine classical discourses on the human body and its cultivation and the role of medical practices and religious institutions, such as the Shaolin Temple, in the development of martial arts regimens. In the second unit, we will discuss the spread and popularization of martial arts practices in late imperial and modern Chinese society through a close reading of literary sources, such as wuxia novels and other works of fiction. In addition, we will explore the modernization and re-invention of martial arts in the late 19th centuryand early 20th century, when China attempts to re-establish itself as a modern nation. The third and final unit will be devoted to the global impact of Chinese martial arts in contemporary popular culture. Through a discussion and analysis of Kung Fu films, as well as video games, we will explore the role of martial arts narratives and practices in the construction of gender, cultural, and national identity and the various ways in which they are used by the current Chinese regime to assert its influence in the global arena. No knowledge of Chinese is presumed, and all readings will be available in English on the Canvas website in PDF form. Graduate students may take this course as EALC6926 and should see the instructor to discuss requirements for graduate credit. | Cross Cultural Analysis | https://coursesintouch.apps.upenn.edu/cpr/jsp/fast.do?webService=syll&t=202510&c=EALC2926001 | |||||
EALC 3126-401 | Chinese Art in the Penn Museum | Adam Daniel Smith | MW 12:00 PM-1:29 PM | This class is an opportunity to work closely with the Chinese sculpture, paintings, bronzes and other works of art in the collection of the Penn Museum. Some of the objects are well-known and on permanent display. Others have hardly been researched since they were acquired, and rarely leave storage. The class will meet in small groups at the museum. Students will work on research papers and collaborative in-class presentations on objects of their choice. A variety of approaches will be encouraged and students may choose to focus on iconography, historical and religious context, materials and manufacturing techniques, collectors and patronage, or inscriptions. There are no prerequisites for this course. | EALC7126401 | Cross Cultural Analysis | |||||
EALC 3253-301 | Animals and Nature in Japanese Culture | Kathryn Hemmann | TR 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | This course serves as an introduction to ecocriticism through the lens of Japanese culture from the late medieval period to the present day. We will approach themes relating to the study of the natural world from a multidisciplinary perspective, and the course will address topics concerning Japanese history, religion, folklore, and contemporary media. Students will learn to identify and analyze ecological themes in current events, social issues, and texts drawn from popular culture. | |||||||
EALC 3351-401 | Japanese Performance Aesthetics: To Anime from Zen | Ayako Kano | F 1:45 PM-4:44 PM | Japan has one of the richest and most varied theatrical traditions in the world, and is a veritable museum of classical and contemporary performances practices. This seminar is designed to introduce students to several major aesthetic principles that are embodied in different theatrical genres. The students will be taken deep into several important texts of the performance tradition, as well as to various places on Penn campus and in Philadelphia in order to fully experience these aesthetics: 1. The “zen” aesthetic of the medieval noh theater characterized by minimalism and Buddhist contemplation. 2. The “queer” aesthetic of the early modern kabuki theater characterized by gender impersonation and exaggeration. 3. The “grotesque” aesthetic of modern butoh performance characterized by distorted physicality and apocalyptic scenarios. 4. The “anime” aesthetic of the all-female Takarazuka Revue and of postmodern theater characterized by parody and fan-generated culture. |
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EALC 3522-401 | Medicine and Healing in China | Hsiao-Wen Cheng | TR 8:30 AM-9:59 AM | This course explores medicine and healing culture in Chinese history, including the introduction of Western/biomedicine to China. We start from the early 20th century, when we witnessed the major confrontation between Chinese medical traditions and the modernizing Chinese state. We then go back in time two thousand years ago and move chronologically to highlight plurality and changes. In the second half of the semester we come back to the 20th–21st centuries and investigate the practice and policies of public health in China and Chinese East Asia, including the recent history of SARS and COVID-19 in Taiwan. | EALC7522401, HSOC3326401 | Cross Cultural Analysis | |||||
EALC 3531-401 | Chinese Law and Society | Teemu Ruskola | W 3:30 PM-6:29 PM | This course is an introduction to the study of law and society in China in a comparative and global context. We will begin by considering the tradition of imperial Chinese law and its social and philosophical foundations. We will then turn to the confrontation between the Qing empire and Euro-American imperial powers in the nineteenth century and the attendant collision between European and Chinese notions of sovereignty. Next, we will consider early twentieth-century law reforms as the Qing empire was transformed into the constitutional form of a modern republic, followed by the introduction of socialist law and the establishment of the People’s Republic of China. The course will conclude with post-Mao reforms and their implications for the future of Chinese law and society. Throughout the course, we will pay attention to the use of historical and comparative methods. What are the potentials and liabilities of using law as an analytical category in cross-cultural study? What happens when “Eastern” and “Western” legal cultures come in contact with each other? How is law related to capitalism and socialism? How does law structure political and socio-economic relations globally? How does law produce as well as constrain subjects and identities? What is the relationship between law, gender, and sexuality? | EALC7531401 | ||||||
EALC 3622-401 | Introduction to Classical Chinese II | Paul Rakita Goldin | MW 1:45 PM-3:14 PM | Continuation of Intro to Classical Chinese I, which is the only prerequisite for this course. Upon completion of Shadick, readings in a wide selection of texts with Chinese commentaries may be taken up. These readings are in part chosen to reflect student interest. This is the second half of a year-long course. Those who enroll must take both semesters. | CHIN1055401, EALC7622401 | ||||||
EALC 3624-401 | Advanced Classical Chinese II | Ori Tavor | TR 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | Close reading and interpretation of texts in various styles of classical Chinese drawn from the Han, Wei, Tang, and Song periods. Focus on strengthening students' reading ability in classical Chinese. Attention to questions of style, rhetoric, and syntax. It is preferred, but not required, that students take Advanced Classical Chinese I first. | CHIN1155401, CHIN8622401, EALC8622401 | https://coursesintouch.apps.upenn.edu/cpr/jsp/fast.do?webService=syll&t=202510&c=EALC3624401 | |||||
EALC 3681-401 | Introduction to Classical Mongolian | Narantsetseg Tseveendulam | M 10:15 AM-1:14 PM | In this class students who already know some modern Mongolian in the Cyrillic script will learn how to transfer that knowledge to the reading of first post-classical, and then classical texts written in the vertical or Uyghur-Mongolian script. Topics covered will include the Mongolian alphabetic script, dealing with ambiguous readings, scholarly transcription, vowel harmony and syllable structure, post-classical and classical forms of major declensions, converbs, verbal nouns, and finite verbs, syntax, pronunciation and scribal readings. Readings will be adjusted to interests, but as a rule will include selections from short stories, diaries, chronicles, Buddhist translations, government documents, popular didactic poetry, ritual texts, and traditional narratives. Students will also be introduced to the most important reference works helpful in reading classical and post-classical Mongolian. | EALC7681401 | ||||||
EALC 3731-401 | China's Ethnic Frontiers: Tibet, Xinjiang, Mongolia, and beyond | Dotno Pount | R 1:45 PM-4:44 PM | This course offers a unique exploration of China’s ethnic frontiers, with a special focus on the North and the Western regions. We will delve into major works in the field that delve into topics such as the politics and discourse of ethnicity, nationality, religion, minority status and indigeneity, patriotism/loyalty, historiography, geography, cultural expression, modernization, settler colonialism, imperialism, natural resources, and other related subjects within the context of modern China. Our journey will span the historical periods from the 17th century to the present. The readings for this course are eclectic, drawing from various disciplines. This interdisciplinary approach provides in-depth insights into the history and forms of expression of pluralism and the tensions it creates in China. We will engage with the works of historians, anthropologists, political scientists, and social theorists, fostering a broad perspective on some of the most relevant issues of our time. |
EALC7731401 | ||||||
EALC 3771-401 | History of US-Korea Relations | Juyoung Lee | T 3:30 PM-6:29 PM | This course explores the relationship between the United States and Korea by examining the roles and contributions of a diverse range of individuals. While the US-Korea relationship is often studied from a top-down perspective, focusing on high-level officials and grand diplomatic agreements, this course analyzes the stories of individuals with different backgrounds. It includes not only diplomats and politicians, but also businesspeople, immigrants, students, and others who have been overlooked in traditional diplomatic history, yet all contributed to the formation of US-Korea relations. By listening to these varied voices, students will have a better understanding of how micro-interactions shaped the broader cultural, political, and social context of US-Korea relations. Each week, we will engage in primary source or media analysis activities in class, utilizing materials in different formats to familiarize students with various historical methodologies. By analyzing a variety of source materials¬—such as memoirs, novels, diaries, films, and more—students will explore how everyday lives of individuals are entangled with major historical events, and moreover, how they are remembered and forgotten today. | EALC7771401 | ||||||
EALC 5335-640 | Cultural Chinas: 20th Century Chinese Literature and Film | Ori Tavor | R 5:15 PM-8:14 PM | This course serves as a thematic introduction to modern Chinese literature and cinema in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and other transnational Chinese communities in the twentieth century. By discussing a wide range of key literary and filmic texts, this class looks into major issues and discourses in China's century of modernization: enlightenment and revolution, politics and aesthetics, sentimental education and nationalism, historical trauma and violence, gender and sexuality, social hygiene and body politics, diaspora and displacement, youth sub-culture and urban imagination. | https://coursesintouch.apps.upenn.edu/cpr/jsp/fast.do?webService=syll&t=202510&c=EALC5335640 | ||||||
EALC 5351-401 | Contemporary Fiction & Film in Japan | Ayako Kano | MW 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | This course will explore fiction and film in contemporary Japan, from 1945 to the present. Topics will include literary and cinematic representation of Japan s war experience and post-war reconstruction, negotiation with Japanese classics, confrontation with the state, and changing ideas of gender and sexuality. We will explore these and other questions by analyzing texts of various genres, including film and film scripts, novels, short stories, manga, and academic essays. Class sessions will combine lectures, discussion, audio-visual materials, and creative as well as analytical writing exercises. The course is taught in English, although Japanese materials will be made available upon request. No prior coursework in Japanese literature, culture, or film is required or expected; additional secondary materials will be available for students taking the course at the 600 level. Writers and film directors examined may include: Kawabata Yasunari, Hayashi Fumiko, Abe Kobo, Mishima Yukio, Oe Kenzaburo, Yoshimoto Banana, Ozu Yasujiro, Naruse Mikio, Kurosawa Akira, Imamura Shohei, Koreeda Hirokazu, and Beat Takeshi. | CIMS1351401, COML1351401, EALC1351401, GSWS1351401 | ||||||
EALC 5501-401 | Advanced Topics in Buddhism | Justin Mcdaniel | M 1:45 PM-4:44 PM | This is an advanced course for upper level undergraduates and graduate students on various issues in the study of Buddhist texts, art, and history. Each semester the theme of the course changes. In recent years themes have included: Magic and Ritual, Art and Material Culture, Texts and Contexts, Manuscript Studies. Fall 2013 Topic: Buddhist repertoires (idiosyncratic and personal assemblages of beliefs, reflections, wonderings, possessions, and practices) for a large part, material and sensual. Buddhists are often sustained by their collection, production, and trading of stuff amulets, images, posters, protective drawings, CDs, calendars, films, comic books, and even Buddhist-themed pillow cases, umbrellas, and coffee mugs. Aspirations are interconnected with objects. Beliefs are articulated through objects. Objects are not empty signifiers onto which meaning is placed. The followers and the objects, the collectors and their stuff, are overlooked in the study of religion, even in many studies in the growing field of material culture and religion. What is striking is that these objects of everyday religiosity are often overlooked by art historians as well. Art historians often remove (through photography or physical movement to museums or shops) images and ritual implements from their ritual context and are seen as objets d'art. While art historians influenced by Alfred Gell, Arjun Appadurai, and Daniel Miller have brought the study of ritual objects into the forefront of art historical studies, in terms of methodologies of studying Buddhist art, art historians have generally relegated themselves to the study of either the old and valuable or the static and the curated. This course aims to 1) bring a discussion of art into the study of living Buddhism. Art historians have primarily concentrated on the study of images, stupas, manuscripts, and murals produced by the elite, and primarily made before the twentieth century; 2) study art as it exists and operates in dynamic ritual activities and highly complex synchronic and diachronic relationships; 3) focus on the historical and material turn in the study of images, amulets, and murals in Buddhist monasteries and shrines. | ARTH5120401, RELS5710401 | ||||||
EALC 5521-401 | Introduction to Classical Chinese Thought | Paul Rakita Goldin | M 3:30 PM-6:29 PM | This course is intended as an introduction to the foundational thinkers of Chinese civilization, who flourished from the fifth to the second centuries B.C. No knowledge of Chinese is presumed, and there are no prerequisites, although Introduction to Chinese Civilization is recommended. Graduate students should see the instructor to discuss requirements for graduate credit. | EALC1521401 | ||||||
EALC 5701-401 | Economic History of East Asia, 600-1900 | Brian T Vivier | M 5:15 PM-8:14 PM | This seminar explores evolving understandings of the Chinese economy from ancient times to the nineteenth century. We will read and discuss important work in Chinese economic history both to understand the trajectory that has led to China’s contemporary economic position and to situate China’s economic development within world history. Discussions will focus on how China emerged as the world’s leading economy by the year 1000 and how changes in agriculture, industry, markets, and money led the Chinese economy into the modern age. The course will proceed chronologically, and the sources for discussion will include scholarly articles and monographs, and primary materials—texts, images, and archeological excavations. Graduate students will engage with the principal scholarly debates in the field and finish the seminar with a nuanced understanding of the field’s historiography. Knowledge of Chinese is not necessary. | EALC1701401 | https://coursesintouch.apps.upenn.edu/cpr/jsp/fast.do?webService=syll&t=202510&c=EALC5701401 | |||||
EALC 5746-401 | Japan: The Age of the Samurai | David Spafford | MW 1:45 PM-3:14 PM | Who (or what) where the samurai? What does it mean to say that Japan had an "Age of the Samurai"? In popular imagination, pre-modern Japan has long been associated with its hereditary warrior class. Countless movies have explored the character and martial prowess of these men. Yet warriors constituted but a tiny portion of the societies they inhabited and ruled, and historians researching medieval Japan have turned their attentions to a great range of subjects and to other classes (elite and commoner alike). This class is designed to acquaint students with the complex and diverse centuries that have been called the "Age of the Samurai"-roughly, the years between ca. 1110 and 1850. In the course of the semester, we will explore the central themes in the historiography of warrior society, while introducing some of the defining texts that have shaped our imagination of this age (from laws to epic poems, from codes of conduct to autobiographies). | EALC1746401, HIST0751401 | ||||||
EALC 6180-401 | Mongolia: Architecture and Archaeology | Nancy R S Steinhardt | R 10:15 AM-1:14 PM | In this course we examine buildings, remains of buildings, sites, tombs, and the contents of all of them in Mongolia. We read primary sources about the architecture (in translation) and we read excavation reports and descriptions as means of understanding the implications of permanent construction on grasslands, steppe, and desert, and on terrain traversed by nomads and semi-nomads. In this course, Mongolia is the landmass that is today Inner and Outer Mongolia. The course has no prerequisites. However, most students will have had at least one course in the art or history of Mongolia or a region that borders it. Most students will be able to read at least one East Asian language or Russian. Students who can read languages other than English will be encouraged to do research using those languages. |
EALC2180401 | ||||||
EALC 6311-401 | Film, Revolution, and the 1960s | Julia Alekseyeva | R 10:15 AM-1:14 PM | This graduate class analyzes global film practices of the 1960s alongside revolutionary movements, from the 1960 Japanese anti-US-Japan Security Treaty (ANPO) protests to the global insurrections of May 1968 and beyond. | CIMS5045401, ENGL5045401, REES6285401 | ||||||
EALC 6371-401 | New Korean Cinema | So-Rim Lee | T 12:00 PM-2:59 PM | In 2019, Bong Joon-ho's Parasite won the Palme d'Or at the 72nd Cannes Film Festival. This event marked the apex of South Korean cinematic renaissance, having steadily become a tour de force in the international film festival scene since 1997 onwards. This course explores the major auteurs, styles, themes, and currents of the so-called "New Korean Cinema" that emerged in the mid-to-late 1990s to continue to this day. Drawing from texts on critical film and Korean studies, we will pay particular attention to how the selected works re-present, resist, and interweave the sociopolitical climate they concern and are born out of. Using cinema as a lens with which to see the society, we will touch upon major events of the twentieth century including national division, military dictatorship and democratization movements, IMF economic crisis, youth culture, hallyu (the Korean wave), and damunhwa (multiculturalism initiative). In so doing, we will closely examine how each cinematic medium addresses the societal power structure and the role of the "Other" it represents in terms of class, race, gender, and sexuality in the construction of contemporary Korean society. We will also briefly survey the history of South Korean cinema that has evolved hand-in-hand with the history of modern Korea itself, walking through its five different phases (1945-Korean War era;1955-1972 "Golden Age"; 1973-1979 censorship era; 1980-1996 democratization era; and 1997 onwards). No prior experience of Korean studies courses necessary; all films will be screened with English subtitles. | CIMS1371401, CIMS6371401, EALC1371401 | ||||||
EALC 7126-401 | Chinese Art in the Penn Museum | Adam Daniel Smith | MW 12:00 PM-1:29 PM | This class is an opportunity to work closely with the Chinese sculpture, paintings, bronzes and other works of art in the collection of the Penn Museum. Some of the objects are well-known and on permanent display. Others have hardly been researched since they were acquired, and rarely leave storage. The class will meet in small groups at the museum. Students will work on research papers and collaborative in-class presentations on objects of their choice. A variety of approaches will be encouraged and students may choose to focus on iconography, historical and religious context, materials and manufacturing techniques, collectors and patronage, or inscriptions. There are no prerequisites for this course. | EALC3126401 | ||||||
EALC 7141-401 | Ukiyo-e: Beyond the Great Wave | Julie N Davis | T 1:45 PM-4:44 PM | In this seminar we will take a closer look at the prints, paintings, and illustrated books produced in the genre known as "ukiyo-e," the "pictures of the floating world." We'll begin by asking how the "Great Wave" became a global icon and we'll bust the myth of prints being used as wrapping paper. As we learn the history of the genre, from 1600 to ca. 1850, we'll also make critical interventions into that narrative, asking how "ukiyo-e" became a genre within a larger artistic sphere; how publishers collaborated with designers to construct artistic personae; how illustrated books contributed to knowledge formations; and how concepts of authenticity and authorship remain critical to its understanding. This course will also consider how internet resources affect our understanding of the work of art. Students need not have any Japanese language skills, but should have taken related courses in art history or East Asian Studies. Advanced undergraduates and graduate students preferred. | ARTH5130401 | https://coursesintouch.apps.upenn.edu/cpr/jsp/fast.do?webService=syll&t=202510&c=EALC7141401 | |||||
EALC 7351-401 | Japanese Performance Aesthetics: To Anime from Zen | Ayako Kano | F 1:45 PM-4:44 PM | Japan has one of the richest and most varied theatrical traditions in the world, and is a veritable museum of classical and contemporary performances practices. This seminar is designed to introduce students to several major aesthetic principles that are embodied in different theatrical genres. The students will be taken deep into several important texts of the performance tradition, as well as to various places on Penn campus and in Philadelphia in order to fully experience these aesthetics: 1. The “zen” aesthetic of the medieval noh theater characterized by minimalism and Buddhist contemplation. 2. The “queer” aesthetic of the early modern kabuki theater characterized by gender impersonation and exaggeration. 3. The “grotesque” aesthetic of modern butoh performance characterized by distorted physicality and apocalyptic scenarios. 4. The “anime” aesthetic of the all-female Takarazuka Revue and of postmodern theater characterized by parody and fan-generated culture. |
EALC3351401 | ||||||
EALC 7501-301 | East Asian Medical History | Hsiao-Wen Cheng | T 12:00 PM-2:59 PM | This graduate seminar introduces students to critical and up-to-date scholarship on East Asian medical history. The focus will depend on students’ interest and new scholarship of the time, but in principle we will cover multiple regions/culture in East Asia in both premodern and modern times. Although the focus is medical history, we will also introduce essential and related questions in the history of science of East Asia, such as the “Needham Question.” The goal is to equip graduate students in East Asian studies and in history of science/medicine with the ability to teach surveys on East Asian medical history and to familiarize them with the important issues and methods that have developed in this field. | |||||||
EALC 7522-401 | Medicine and Healing in China | Hsiao-Wen Cheng | TR 8:30 AM-9:59 AM | This course explores medicine and healing culture in Chinese history, including the introduction of Western/biomedicine to China since the 17th century. We start from the early 20th century, when we witnessed the major confrontation between Chinese medical traditions and the modernizing Chinese state. We go back in time two thousand years ago and move chronologically to highlight plurality and changes. In the second half of the semester we come back to the 20th–21st centuries and investigate the practice and policies of public health in China and Chinese East Asia, including the recent history of SARS and COVID-19 in Taiwan. This is an upper-level class with substantial reading and written assignment each week. The first half of each class will be discussions of the assigned readings. No prior knowledge of China or Chinese history is required. |
EALC3522401, HSOC3326401 | ||||||
EALC 7531-401 | Chinese Law and Society | Teemu Ruskola | W 3:30 PM-6:29 PM | This course is an introduction to the study of law and society in China in a comparative and global context. We will begin by considering the tradition of imperial Chinese law and its social and philosophical foundations. We will then turn to the confrontation between the Qing empire and Euro-American imperial powers in the nineteenth century and the attendant collision between European and Chinese notions of sovereignty. Next, we will consider early twentieth-century law reforms as the Qing empire was transformed into the constitutional form of a modern republic, followed by the introduction of socialist law and the establishment of the People’s Republic of China. The course will conclude with post-Mao reforms and their implications for the future of Chinese law and society. Throughout the course, we will pay attention to the use of historical and comparative methods. What are the potentials and liabilities of using law as an analytical category in cross-cultural study? What happens when “Eastern” and “Western” legal cultures come in contact with each other? How is law related to capitalism and socialism? How does law structure political and socio-economic relations globally? How does law produce as well as constrain subjects and identities? What is the relationship between law, gender, and sexuality? | EALC3531401 | ||||||
EALC 7622-401 | Introduction to Classical Chinese II | Paul Rakita Goldin | MW 1:45 PM-3:14 PM | Continuation of Introduction to Classical Chinese I, which is the only prerequisite for this course. Upon completion of Shadick, readings in a wide selection of texts with Chinese commentaries may be taken up. These readings are in part chosen to reflect student interest. This is the second half of a year-long course. Those who enroll must take both semesters. | CHIN1055401, EALC3622401 | ||||||
EALC 7681-401 | Introduction to Classical Mongolian | Narantsetseg Tseveendulam | M 10:15 AM-1:14 PM | In this class students who already know some modern Mongolian in the Cyrillic script will learn how to transfer that knowledge to the reading of first post-classical, and then classical texts written in the vertical or Uyghur-Mongolian script. Topics covered will include the Mongolian alphabetic script, dealing with ambiguous readings, scholarly transcription, vowel harmony and syllable structure, post-classical and classical forms of major declensions, converbs, verbal nouns, and finite verbs, syntax, pronunciation and scribal readings. Readings will be adjusted to interests, but as a rule will include selections from short stories, diaries, chronicles, Buddhist translations, government documents, popular didactic poetry, ritual texts, and traditional narratives. Students will also be introduced to the most important reference works helpful in reading classical and post-classical Mongolian. | EALC3681401 | ||||||
EALC 7731-401 | China's Ethnic Frontiers: Tibet, Xinjiang, Mongolia, and beyond | Dotno Pount | R 1:45 PM-4:44 PM | This course offers a unique exploration of China’s ethnic frontiers, with a special focus on the North and the Western regions. We will delve into major works in the field that delve into topics such as the politics and discourse of ethnicity, nationality, religion, minority status and indigeneity, patriotism/loyalty, historiography, geography, cultural expression, modernization, settler colonialism, imperialism, natural resources, and other related subjects within the context of modern China. Our journey will span the historical periods from the 17th century to the present. The readings for this course are eclectic, drawing from various disciplines. This interdisciplinary approach provides in-depth insights into the history and forms of expression of pluralism and the tensions it creates in China. We will engage with the works of historians, anthropologists, political scientists, and social theorists, fostering a broad perspective on some of the most relevant issues of our time. |
EALC3731401 | ||||||
EALC 7771-401 | History of US-Korea Relations | Juyoung Lee | T 3:30 PM-6:29 PM | This course explores the relationship between the Unites States and Korea by examining the roles and contributions of a diverse range of individuals. While the US-Korea relationship is often studied from a top-down perspective, focusing on high-level officials and grand diplomatic agreements, this course analyzes the stories of individuals with different backgrounds. It includes not only diplomats and politicians, but also businesspeople, immigrants, students, and others who have been overlooked in traditional diplomatic history, yet all contributed to the formation of US-Korea relations. By listening to these varied voices, students will have a better understanding of how micro-interactions shaped the broader cultural, political, and social context of US-Korea relations. Each week, we will engage in primary source or media analysis activities in class, utilizing materials in different formats to familiarize students with various historical methodologies. By analyzing a variety of source materials¬—such as memoirs, novels, diaries, films, and more—students will explore how everyday lives of individuals are entangled with major historical events, and moreover, how they are remembered and forgotten today. | EALC3771401 | ||||||
EALC 8622-401 | Advanced Classical Chinese II | Ori Tavor | TR 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | Close reading and interpretation of texts in various styles of classical Chinese drawn from the Han, Wei, Tang, and Song periods. Focus on strengthening students' reading ability in classical Chinese. Attention to questions of style, rhetoric, and syntax. It is preferred, but not required, that students take Advanced Classical Chinese I first. | CHIN1155401, CHIN8622401, EALC3624401 | https://coursesintouch.apps.upenn.edu/cpr/jsp/fast.do?webService=syll&t=202510&c=EALC8622401 | |||||
JPAN 0105-680 | Spoken Japanese II | Lewis E Harrington | MW 5:15 PM-7:14 PM | Although some reading/writing instruction is given, the major emphasis is on oral communication skill. | JPAN5105680 | ||||||
JPAN 0200-401 | Beginning Japanese II | Nana Takeda Kolb | MTW 10:15 AM-11:14 AM R 10:15 AM-11:44 AM |
A continuation of Beginning Japanese I, this course continues the introduction of the Japanese language. All four skills, speaking/listening/writing/reading, are equally emphasized. Hiragana/Katakana (Two sets of Japanese syllabic letters) and some Chinese characters (Kanji) are introduced. Textbooks: Genki I (Lesson 8- Lesson 12) and Genki II (Lesson 13- Lesson 14)Kanji: reproduction-approx. 170/recognition-approx.250 | JPAN5200401 | ||||||
JPAN 0200-402 | Beginning Japanese II | Nana Takeda Kolb | R 12:00 PM-1:29 PM MTW 12:00 PM-12:59 PM |
A continuation of Beginning Japanese I, this course continues the introduction of the Japanese language. All four skills, speaking/listening/writing/reading, are equally emphasized. Hiragana/Katakana (Two sets of Japanese syllabic letters) and some Chinese characters (Kanji) are introduced. Textbooks: Genki I (Lesson 8- Lesson 12) and Genki II (Lesson 13- Lesson 14)Kanji: reproduction-approx. 170/recognition-approx.250 | JPAN5200402 | ||||||
JPAN 0200-403 | Beginning Japanese II | Nana Takeda Kolb | R 1:45 PM-3:14 PM MTW 1:45 PM-2:44 PM |
A continuation of Beginning Japanese I, this course continues the introduction of the Japanese language. All four skills, speaking/listening/writing/reading, are equally emphasized. Hiragana/Katakana (Two sets of Japanese syllabic letters) and some Chinese characters (Kanji) are introduced. Textbooks: Genki I (Lesson 8- Lesson 12) and Genki II (Lesson 13- Lesson 14)Kanji: reproduction-approx. 170/recognition-approx.250 | JPAN5200403 | ||||||
JPAN 0400-401 | Intermediate Japanese II | Ryo Nakayama | MTW 10:15 AM-11:14 AM R 10:15 AM-11:44 AM |
Prerequisites: Completion of Intermediate Japanese I or the equivalent. This course completes the College language requirement. Textbooks: Genki II (Lesson 22- Lesson 23)and Tobira: Gate way to Advanced Japanese (Unit 1-Unit 3) Kanji: Approximately 140 new Kanji will be introduced. Overall Kanji knowledge will be about approx. 400. | JPAN5400401 | ||||||
JPAN 0400-402 | Intermediate Japanese II | Ryo Nakayama | R 12:00 PM-1:29 PM MTW 12:00 PM-12:59 PM |
Prerequisites: Completion of Intermediate Japanese I or the equivalent. This course completes the College language requirement. Textbooks: Genki II (Lesson 22- Lesson 23)and Tobira: Gate way to Advanced Japanese (Unit 1-Unit 3) Kanji: Approximately 140 new Kanji will be introduced. Overall Kanji knowledge will be about approx. 400. | JPAN5400402 | ||||||
JPAN 0400-403 | Intermediate Japanese II | Megumu Tamura | MTW 1:45 PM-2:44 PM R 1:45 PM-3:14 PM |
Prerequisites: Completion of Intermediate Japanese I or the equivalent. This course completes the College language requirement. Textbooks: Genki II (Lesson 22- Lesson 23)and Tobira: Gate way to Advanced Japanese (Unit 1-Unit 3) Kanji: Approximately 140 new Kanji will be introduced. Overall Kanji knowledge will be about approx. 400. | JPAN5400403 | ||||||
JPAN 0410-401 | Intensive Intermediate Japanese I & II | Saki Hirozane | MTWRF 10:15 AM-11:44 AM | A continuation of Intensive Beginning Japanese, this class is equivalent to JPAN0300 Intermediate Japanese I and JPAN0400 intermediate Japanese II in one semester, 2CU, and completes the College language requirement. Textbooks: Genki II and Tobira: Gateway to Advanced Japanese (Unit 1-Unit 2) Kanji: Approximately 140 new Kanji will be introduced. Overall, Kanji knowledge will be about approx. 400. | JPAN5410401 | ||||||
JPAN 0600-401 | High Intermediate Japanese II | Megumu Tamura | MTWR 12:00 PM-12:59 PM | A continuation of Japanese language at the intermediate level. Textbooks: Tobira: Gateway to Advanced Japanese (Unit 9-Unit 15) Kanji: reproduction-approx.470/recognitio-approx.650 | JPAN5600401 | ||||||
JPAN 0800-401 | Advanced Japanese II | Tomoko Takami | MW 10:15 AM-11:44 AM | PREREQUISITES Completion of Advanced Japanese I or the equivalent. Authentic materials and video clips will be used. | JPAN5800401 | ||||||
JPAN 0860-680 | Japanese for the Professions II | Tomoko Takami | MW 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | An intermediate level course of Japanese language focusing on workplace-related topics. Intended for students who will use Japanese in the professions. Textbook: Powering Up Your Japanese through Case Studies: Intermediate and Advanced Japanese. | JPAN5860680 | ||||||
JPAN 1045-401 | Advanced Japanese IV | Tomoko Takami | MW 12:00 PM-1:29 PM | A continuation of Japanese language at the advanced level. Authentic materials and video clips will be used. | JPAN6045401 | ||||||
JPAN 1085-680 | Advanced Japanese for Proficiency II | Nana Takeda Kolb | MW 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | This course is for students with an advanced-low or advanced-mid background in Japanese, aiming to strengthen the four language skills (speaking, reading, writing, and listening) and to deepen their understanding of Japanese culture. The class will use authentic Japanese through media, such as newspapers, television, and articles, regarding Japanese culture and society as well as current news. Students will narrate, describe, and express their opinions with details, examples, and strong reasoning, using sophisticated terms and phrases related such topics. | JPAN6085680 | ||||||
JPAN 1145-401 | Readings Advanced Japanese II | Megumu Tamura | TR 10:15 AM-11:44 AM | Readings in advanced literary and journalistic texts written in modern Japanese. | JPAN6145401 | ||||||
JPAN 5105-680 | Spoken Japanese II | Lewis E Harrington | MW 5:15 PM-7:14 PM | Although some reading/writing instruction is given, the major emphasis is on oral communication skill. | JPAN0105680 | ||||||
JPAN 5200-401 | Beginning Japanese II | Nana Takeda Kolb | R 10:15 AM-11:44 AM MTW 10:15 AM-11:14 AM |
A continuation of Beginning Japanese I, this course continues the introduction of the Japanese language. All four skills, speaking/listening/writing/reading, are equally emphasized. Hiragana/Katakana (Two sets of Japanese syllabic letters) and some Chinese characters (Kanji) are introduced. Textbooks: Genki I (Lesson 8- Lesson 12) and Genki II (Lesson 13- Lesson 14)Kanji: reproduction-approx. 170/recognition-approx.250 | JPAN0200401 | ||||||
JPAN 5200-402 | Beginning Japanese II | Nana Takeda Kolb | MTW 12:00 PM-12:59 PM R 12:00 PM-1:29 PM |
A continuation of Beginning Japanese I, this course continues the introduction of the Japanese language. All four skills, speaking/listening/writing/reading, are equally emphasized. Hiragana/Katakana (Two sets of Japanese syllabic letters) and some Chinese characters (Kanji) are introduced. Textbooks: Genki I (Lesson 8- Lesson 12) and Genki II (Lesson 13- Lesson 14)Kanji: reproduction-approx. 170/recognition-approx.250 | JPAN0200402 | ||||||
JPAN 5200-403 | Beginning Japanese II | Nana Takeda Kolb | MTW 1:45 PM-2:44 PM R 1:45 PM-3:14 PM |
A continuation of Beginning Japanese I, this course continues the introduction of the Japanese language. All four skills, speaking/listening/writing/reading, are equally emphasized. Hiragana/Katakana (Two sets of Japanese syllabic letters) and some Chinese characters (Kanji) are introduced. Textbooks: Genki I (Lesson 8- Lesson 12) and Genki II (Lesson 13- Lesson 14)Kanji: reproduction-approx. 170/recognition-approx.250 | JPAN0200403 | ||||||
JPAN 5400-401 | Intermediate Japanese II | Ryo Nakayama | R 10:15 AM-11:44 AM MTW 10:15 AM-11:14 AM |
Prerequisites: Completion of Intermediate Japanese I or the equivalent. This course completes the College language requirement. Textbooks: Genki II (Lesson 22- Lesson 23)and Tobira: Gate way to Advanced Japanese (Unit 1-Unit 3) Kanji: Approximately 140 new Kanji will be introduced. Overall Kanji knowledge will be about approx. 400. | JPAN0400401 | ||||||
JPAN 5400-402 | Intermediate Japanese II | Ryo Nakayama | R 12:00 PM-1:29 PM MTW 12:00 PM-12:59 PM |
Prerequisites: Completion of Intermediate Japanese I or the equivalent. This course completes the College language requirement. Textbooks: Genki II (Lesson 22- Lesson 23)and Tobira: Gate way to Advanced Japanese (Unit 1-Unit 3) Kanji: Approximately 140 new Kanji will be introduced. Overall Kanji knowledge will be about approx. 400. | JPAN0400402 | ||||||
JPAN 5400-403 | Intermediate Japanese II | Megumu Tamura | R 1:45 PM-3:14 PM MTW 1:45 PM-2:44 PM |
Prerequisites: Completion of Intermediate Japanese I or the equivalent. This course completes the College language requirement. Textbooks: Genki II (Lesson 22- Lesson 23)and Tobira: Gate way to Advanced Japanese (Unit 1-Unit 3) Kanji: Approximately 140 new Kanji will be introduced. Overall Kanji knowledge will be about approx. 400. | JPAN0400403 | ||||||
JPAN 5410-401 | Intensive Intermediate Japanese I & II | Saki Hirozane | MTWRF 10:15 AM-11:44 AM | A continuation of Intensive Beginning Japanese, this class is equivalent to JPAN0300 Intermediate Japanese I and JPAN0400 intermediate Japanese II in one semester, 2CU, and completes the College language requirement. Textbooks: Genki II and Tobira: Gateway to Advanced Japanese (Unit 1-Unit 2) Kanji: Approximately 140 new Kanji will be introduced. Overall, Kanji knowledge will be about approx. 400. | JPAN0410401 | ||||||
JPAN 5600-401 | High Intermediate Japanese II | Megumu Tamura | MTWR 12:00 PM-12:59 PM | A continuation of Japanese language at the intermediate level. Textbooks: Tobira: Gateway to Advanced Japanese (Unit 9-Unit 15) Kanji: reproduction-approx.470/recognitio-approx.650 | JPAN0600401 | ||||||
JPAN 5800-401 | Advanced Japanese II | Tomoko Takami | MW 10:15 AM-11:44 AM | PREREQUISITES Completion of Advanced Japanese I or the equivalent. Authentic materials and video clips will be used. | JPAN0800401 | ||||||
JPAN 5860-680 | Japanese for the Professions II | Tomoko Takami | MW 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | An intermediate level course of Japanese language focusing on workplace-related topics. Intended for students who will use Japanese in the professions. Textbook: Powering Up Your Japanese through Case Studies: Intermediate and Advanced Japanese. | JPAN0860680 | ||||||
JPAN 6045-401 | Advanced Japanese IV | Tomoko Takami | MW 12:00 PM-1:29 PM | A continuation of Japanese language at the advanced level. Authentic materials and video clips will be used. | JPAN1045401 | ||||||
JPAN 6085-680 | Advanced Japanese for Proficiency II | Nana Takeda Kolb | MW 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | This course is for students with an advanced-low or advanced-mid background in Japanese, aiming to strengthen the four language skills (speaking, reading, writing, and listening) and to deepen their understanding of Japanese culture. The class will use authentic Japanese through media, such as newspapers, television, and articles, regarding Japanese culture and society as well as current news. Students will narrate, describe, and express their opinions with details, examples, and strong reasoning, using sophisticated terms and phrases related such topics. | JPAN1085680 | ||||||
JPAN 6145-401 | Readings Advanced Japanese II | Megumu Tamura | TR 10:15 AM-11:44 AM | Readings in advanced literary and journalistic texts written in modern Japanese. | JPAN1145401 | ||||||
KORN 0100-401 | Beginning Korean I | Hyobin Won | MW 3:30 PM-5:29 PM | This course is designed for students who have little or no knowledge of Korean. This course aims to develop foundational reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills through meaningful communicative activities and tasks. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to comprehend and carry on simple daily conversations and create simple sentences in the past, present, and future tenses. Students will learn how to introduce themselves, describe their surroundings, talk about daily lives, friends and relatives, and talk about past and future events. | KORN5100401 | ||||||
KORN 0105-680 | Spoken Korean II | Siwon Lee | TR 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | A continuation of Spoken Korean I, this course aims to further develop oral communication skills by exploring a variety of topics, such as shopping, hobbies, family and future plans. Class activities include interactive tasks, role plays and presentations. Cultural topics will also be incorporated in order to further deepen students' understanding of Korea's culture and language. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to comprehend and carry on basic conversations; exchange information on a variety of topics in the past, present and future tenses; and achieve a proficiency level of Novice High based on the ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) proficiency scale. NOTE: This course does not count toward the language requirement or the EALC major or minor. Offered through the Penn Language Center. | KORN5105680 | ||||||
KORN 0200-401 | Beginning Korean II | Haewon Cho | MW 12:00 PM-1:29 PM T 12:00 PM-12:59 PM |
A continuation of Beginning Korean I, this course aims to further develop the four language skills of students to the novice-high level by building on materials covered in that class. Students will learn how to use three speech styles (polite formal, informal, and intimate) appropriately in a given context. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to handle simple and elementary needs of daily lives and talk (and write) about a variety of topics such as family, college life, birthday celebration, shopping, Korean food, etc. | KORN5200401 | ||||||
KORN 0200-402 | Beginning Korean II | Hyesun Jang | MW 1:45 PM-3:14 PM T 1:45 PM-2:44 PM |
A continuation of Beginning Korean I, this course aims to further develop the four language skills of students to the novice-high level by building on materials covered in that class. Students will learn how to use three speech styles (polite formal, informal, and intimate) appropriately in a given context. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to handle simple and elementary needs of daily lives and talk (and write) about a variety of topics such as family, college life, birthday celebration, shopping, Korean food, etc. | KORN5200402 | ||||||
KORN 0200-403 | Beginning Korean II | Hyesun Jang | TR 3:30 PM-5:29 PM | A continuation of Beginning Korean I, this course aims to further develop the four language skills of students to the novice-high level by building on materials covered in that class. Students will learn how to use three speech styles (polite formal, informal, and intimate) appropriately in a given context. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to handle simple and elementary needs of daily lives and talk (and write) about a variety of topics such as family, college life, birthday celebration, shopping, Korean food, etc. | KORN5200403 | ||||||
KORN 0400-401 | Intermediate Korean II | Siwon Lee | T 12:00 PM-12:59 PM MW 12:00 PM-1:29 PM |
This is a continuation of Intermediate Korean I. This course is designed to develop students' Korean language proficiency to the intermediate-mid level of the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines. This course expands student's competence by dealing with more functions in various contexts that students can frequently encounter in everyday interactions. In order to prepare students for social contexts, students are encouraged to engage in conversations by personalizing the topics, functions or contexts. Students will perform in an interpersonal way by providing and obtaining information, expressing feelings and emotions, and exchanging opinions on a variety of topics such as birthday parties, recreation and hobbies, Korean holidays, marriage, cultural differences, education and jobs. | KORN5400401 | ||||||
KORN 0400-402 | Intermediate Korean II | Siwon Lee | MW 3:30 PM-5:29 PM | This is a continuation of Intermediate Korean I. This course is designed to develop students' Korean language proficiency to the intermediate-mid level of the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines. This course expands student's competence by dealing with more functions in various contexts that students can frequently encounter in everyday interactions. In order to prepare students for social contexts, students are encouraged to engage in conversations by personalizing the topics, functions or contexts. Students will perform in an interpersonal way by providing and obtaining information, expressing feelings and emotions, and exchanging opinions on a variety of topics such as birthday parties, recreation and hobbies, Korean holidays, marriage, cultural differences, education and jobs. | KORN5400402 | ||||||
KORN 0420-401 | Korean for Heritage Speakers II | Hyobin Won | T 10:15 AM-11:14 AM MW 10:15 AM-11:44 AM |
This course is a continuation of Korean for Heritage Speakers I, and aims to further develop students' linguistic and cultural competence by building on materials covered in that class. In addition to gaining a deeper understanding of Korean culture, the course focuses on enhancing linguistic accuracy and fluency in both spoken and written Korean. Particular emphasis will be placed on building a meaningful Korean-speaking community, as well as consolidation of grammar structures, and expansion and enhancement of vocabulary. Topics include preparing for a trip to Korea, finding housing, college culture in Korea, entertainment and participating in various social events. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to express themselves more accurately and participate in Korea-related communities more meaningfully. This course completes the College language requirement. | KORN5420401 | ||||||
KORN 0420-402 | Korean for Heritage Speakers II | Hyobin Won | MW 12:00 PM-1:29 PM T 12:00 PM-12:59 PM |
This course is a continuation of Korean for Heritage Speakers I, and aims to further develop students' linguistic and cultural competence by building on materials covered in that class. In addition to gaining a deeper understanding of Korean culture, the course focuses on enhancing linguistic accuracy and fluency in both spoken and written Korean. Particular emphasis will be placed on building a meaningful Korean-speaking community, as well as consolidation of grammar structures, and expansion and enhancement of vocabulary. Topics include preparing for a trip to Korea, finding housing, college culture in Korea, entertainment and participating in various social events. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to express themselves more accurately and participate in Korea-related communities more meaningfully. This course completes the College language requirement. | KORN5420402 | ||||||
KORN 0600-401 | High Intermediate Korean II | Haewon Cho | TR 10:15 AM-11:44 AM | This is a continuation of Advanced Korean I. Students continue to develop functional proficiency in Korean at the advanced-low level. The topics include literature, culture, Korean customs, and social issues in contemporary Korea. | KORN5600401 | ||||||
KORN 0678-680 | Medical Communication in Korean | Haewon Cho | TR 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | Medical Communication in Korean aims to develop students’ essential communication skills, intercultural competence, and knowledge to successfully engage in Korean for medical purposes. This task-supported curriculum content includes (1) fundamental language skills necessary to perform various tasks in the medical field and (2) knowledge and competence in Korea’s medical professions, industry, and culture. Students will further hone their interactional and intercultural competence by engaging in a variety of assignments, such as role plays, presentations, and a project. Topics include basic medical terminology related to symptoms and treatments; essential communication strategies regarding patient care and consultations; and associated topics such as traditional Korean medicine and remedies, medical tourism in Korea, etc. Upon completion of this course, students are expected to obtain the Intermediate High level of proficiency based on the ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) proficiency scale. | KORN5678680 | ||||||
KORN 0800-401 | Advanced Korean II | Hyesun Jang | TR 10:15 AM-11:44 AM | KORN 0800 is a sequel to KORN 0700 (Advanced Korean I) that focuses on further developing language skills and intercultural competence at the advanced level, so that students can communicate in a clearly participatory manner regarding various topics of personal and general interests. Students will engage in various task-based activities to expand lexical repertoire, refine grammar, and develop appropriate and effective interactional skills in Korean. Students’ active engagement in learning through presentations and projects will constitute a crucial part of the course. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to participate in Korean-speaking communities in meaningful ways and competently and confidently interact with Korean people, utilize their linguistic knowledge in a wider range of social settings, and develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of Korea’s language and culture. According to the ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) oral proficiency guidelines, students will attain Advanced Low/Mid-Level and sufficient linguistic and cultural competence to advance to a content-and-language course beyond the 0700 level. | KORN5800401 | ||||||
KORN 0860-680 | Business Korean I | Haewon Cho | MW 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | Offered through the Penn Language Center. Business Korean I is designed for students who want to sharpen their Korean language skills to the advanced-high level by focusing their study on Korean business and economy. Students will learn business/economy-related terminologies and concepts. They will also take an in-depth look at the issues related to business practices and environment in Korea. Students will improve and refine their language skills through actively participating in discussions, research, and presentations. | KORN5860680 | ||||||
KORN 0875-680 | Current Korean Media II | Hyobin Won | TR 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | Offered through the Penn Language Center. Current Korean Media II aims at a deeper understanding of the contemporary Korean society, through critical analysis of language use and viewpoints expressed in various types of media including the Internet, TV, films, magazines and newspapers. This course will focus on cultural products and practices such as popular culture, media culture, and entertainment. By catering to the needs and interests of individual learners of Korean, the course will provide them with a rich opportunity to relate what they have learned in previous Korean language courses to the larger context of Korean culture and society. In addition, students will have an in-depth discussion on topics related to Korean society as well as Penn news. This course is conducted entirely in Korean. | KORN5875680 | ||||||
KORN 1045-401 | Advanced Readings in Modern Korean II | Siwon Lee | T 5:15 PM-8:14 PM | This course allows development of creative and analytical thinking through introduction of more organized thematic topics such as family, human relationships, and the reflection of self-images, and individual's mental status while the society changes in time. | KORN6045401 | ||||||
KORN 1075-401 | Advanced Topics in Korean Language and Culture II | Hyesun Jang | MW 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | This course focuses on further developing comprehensive language abilities and deepening socio-cultural knowledge related to Korea by exploring contentious topics surrounding Korean society. Through a review of Korean materials from various genres and media, students will not only gain knowledge of Korean society and culture, but also advance their language proficiency to the professional level. Special emphasis will be given to the investigation of the dynamic nature of Korean culture and society, as well as the development of students' debate skills on important issues related to them. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to reach the Advanced High Level (according to the ACTFL's proficiency guidelines). | KORN6075401 | ||||||
KORN 5100-401 | Beginning Korean I | Hyobin Won | MW 3:30 PM-5:29 PM | This course is designed for students who have little or no knowledge of Korean. This course aims to develop foundational reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills through meaningful communicative activities and tasks. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to comprehend and carry on simple daily conversations and create simple sentences in the past, present, and future tenses. Students will learn how to introduce themselves, describe their surroundings, talk about daily lives, friends and relatives, and talk about past and future events. | KORN0100401 | ||||||
KORN 5105-680 | Spoken Korean II | Siwon Lee | TR 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | A continuation of Spoken Korean I, this course aims to further develop oral communication skills by exploring a variety of topics, such as shopping, hobbies, family and future plans. Class activities include interactive tasks, role plays and presentations. Cultural topics will also be incorporated in order to further deepen students' understanding of Korea's culture and language. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to comprehend and carry on basic conversations; exchange information on a variety of topics in the past, present and future tenses; and achieve a proficiency level of Novice High based on the ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) proficiency scale. NOTE: This course does not count toward the language requirement or the EALC major or minor. Offered through the Penn Language Center. | KORN0105680 | ||||||
KORN 5200-401 | Beginning Korean II | Haewon Cho | T 12:00 PM-12:59 PM MW 12:00 PM-1:29 PM |
A continuation of Beginning Korean I, this course aims to further develop the four language skills of students to the novice-high level by building on materials covered in that class. Students will learn how to use three speech styles (polite formal, informal, and intimate) appropriately in a given context. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to handle simple and elementary needs of daily lives and talk (and write) about a variety of topics such as family, college life, birthday celebration, shopping, Korean food, etc. | KORN0200401 | ||||||
KORN 5200-402 | Beginning Korean II | Hyesun Jang | T 1:45 PM-2:44 PM MW 1:45 PM-3:14 PM |
A continuation of Beginning Korean I, this course aims to further develop the four language skills of students to the novice-high level by building on materials covered in that class. Students will learn how to use three speech styles (polite formal, informal, and intimate) appropriately in a given context. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to handle simple and elementary needs of daily lives and talk (and write) about a variety of topics such as family, college life, birthday celebration, shopping, Korean food, etc. | KORN0200402 | ||||||
KORN 5200-403 | Beginning Korean II | Hyesun Jang | TR 3:30 PM-5:29 PM | A continuation of Beginning Korean I, this course aims to further develop the four language skills of students to the novice-high level by building on materials covered in that class. Students will learn how to use three speech styles (polite formal, informal, and intimate) appropriately in a given context. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to handle simple and elementary needs of daily lives and talk (and write) about a variety of topics such as family, college life, birthday celebration, shopping, Korean food, etc. | KORN0200403 | ||||||
KORN 5400-401 | Intermediate Korean II | Siwon Lee | MW 12:00 PM-1:29 PM T 12:00 PM-12:59 PM |
This is a continuation of Intermediate Korean I. This course is designed to develop students' Korean language proficiency to the intermediate-mid level of the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines. This course expands student's competence by dealing with more functions in various contexts that students can frequently encounter in everyday interactions. In order to prepare students for social contexts, students are encouraged to engage in conversations by personalizing the topics, functions or contexts. Students will perform in an interpersonal way by providing and obtaining information, expressing feelings and emotions, and exchanging opinions on a variety of topics such as birthday parties, recreation and hobbies, Korean holidays, marriage, cultural differences, education and jobs. | KORN0400401 | ||||||
KORN 5400-402 | Intermediate Korean II | Siwon Lee | MW 3:30 PM-5:29 PM | This is a continuation of Intermediate Korean I. This course is designed to develop students' Korean language proficiency to the intermediate-mid level of the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines. This course expands student's competence by dealing with more functions in various contexts that students can frequently encounter in everyday interactions. In order to prepare students for social contexts, students are encouraged to engage in conversations by personalizing the topics, functions or contexts. Students will perform in an interpersonal way by providing and obtaining information, expressing feelings and emotions, and exchanging opinions on a variety of topics such as birthday parties, recreation and hobbies, Korean holidays, marriage, cultural differences, education and jobs. | KORN0400402 | ||||||
KORN 5420-401 | Korean for Heritage Speakers II | Hyobin Won | T 10:15 AM-11:14 AM MW 10:15 AM-11:44 AM |
This course is a continuation of Korean for Heritage Speakers I, and aims to further develop students' linguistic and cultural competence by building on materials covered in that class. In addition to gaining a deeper understanding of Korean culture, the course focuses on enhancing linguistic accuracy and fluency in both spoken and written Korean. Particular emphasis will be placed on building a meaningful Korean-speaking community, as well as consolidation of grammar structures, and expansion and enhancement of vocabulary. Topics include preparing for a trip to Korea, finding housing, college culture in Korea, entertainment and participating in various social events. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to express themselves more accurately and participate in Korea-related communities more meaningfully. This course completes the College language requirement. | KORN0420401 | ||||||
KORN 5420-402 | Korean for Heritage Speakers II | Hyobin Won | MW 12:00 PM-1:29 PM T 12:00 PM-12:59 PM |
This course is a continuation of Korean for Heritage Speakers I, and aims to further develop students' linguistic and cultural competence by building on materials covered in that class. In addition to gaining a deeper understanding of Korean culture, the course focuses on enhancing linguistic accuracy and fluency in both spoken and written Korean. Particular emphasis will be placed on building a meaningful Korean-speaking community, as well as consolidation of grammar structures, and expansion and enhancement of vocabulary. Topics include preparing for a trip to Korea, finding housing, college culture in Korea, entertainment and participating in various social events. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to express themselves more accurately and participate in Korea-related communities more meaningfully. This course completes the College language requirement. | KORN0420402 | ||||||
KORN 5600-401 | High Intermediate Korean II | Haewon Cho | TR 10:15 AM-11:44 AM | This is a continuation of Advanced Korean I. Students continue to develop functional proficiency in Korean at the advanced-low level. The topics include literature, culture, Korean customs, and social issues in contemporary Korea. | KORN0600401 | ||||||
KORN 5678-680 | Medical Communication in Korean | Haewon Cho | TR 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | Medical Communication in Korean aims to develop students’ essential communication skills, intercultural competence, and knowledge to successfully engage in Korean for medical purposes. This task-supported curriculum content includes (1) fundamental language skills necessary to perform various tasks in the medical field and (2) knowledge and competence in Korea’s medical professions, industry, and culture. Students will further hone their interactional and intercultural competence by engaging in a variety of assignments, such as role plays, presentations, and a project. Topics include basic medical terminology related to symptoms and treatments; essential communication strategies regarding patient care and consultations; and associated topics such as traditional Korean medicine and remedies, medical tourism in Korea, etc. Upon completion of this course, students are expected to obtain the Intermediate High level of proficiency based on the ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) proficiency scale. | KORN0678680 | ||||||
KORN 5800-401 | Advanced Korean II | Hyesun Jang | TR 10:15 AM-11:44 AM | KORN 0800 is a sequel to KORN 0700 (Advanced Korean I) that focuses on further developing language skills and intercultural competence at the advanced level, so that students can communicate in a clearly participatory manner regarding various topics of personal and general interests. Students will engage in various task-based activities to expand lexical repertoire, refine grammar, and develop appropriate and effective interactional skills in Korean. Students’ active engagement in learning through presentations and projects will constitute a crucial part of the course. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to participate in Korean-speaking communities in meaningful ways and competently and confidently interact with Korean people, utilize their linguistic knowledge in a wider range of social settings, and develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of Korea’s language and culture. According to the ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) oral proficiency guidelines, students will attain Advanced Low/Mid-Level and sufficient linguistic and cultural competence to advance to a content-and-language course beyond the 0700 level. | KORN0800401 | ||||||
KORN 5860-680 | Business Korean I | Haewon Cho | MW 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | Offered through the Penn Language Center. Business Korean I is designed for students who want to sharpen their Korean language skills to the advanced-high level by focusing their study on Korean business and economy. Students will learn business/economy-related terminologies and concepts. They will also take an in-depth look at the issues related to business practices and environment in Korea. Students will improve and refine their language skills through actively participating in discussions, research, and presentations. | KORN0860680 | ||||||
KORN 5875-680 | Current Korean Media II | Hyobin Won | TR 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | Offered through the Penn Language Center. Current Korean Media II aims at a deeper understanding of the contemporary Korean society, through critical analysis of language use and viewpoints expressed in various types of media including the Internet, TV, films, magazines and newspapers. This course will focus on cultural products and practices such as popular culture, media culture, and entertainment. By catering to the needs and interests of individual learners of Korean, the course will provide them with a rich opportunity to relate what they have learned in previous Korean language courses to the larger context of Korean culture and society. In addition, students will have an in-depth discussion on topics related to Korean society as well as Penn news. This course is conducted entirely in Korean. | KORN0875680 | ||||||
KORN 6045-401 | Advanced Readings in Modern Korean II | Siwon Lee | T 5:15 PM-8:14 PM | This course allows development of creative and analytical thinking through introduction of more organized thematic topics such as family, human relationships, and the reflection of self-images, and individual's mental status while the society changes in time. | KORN1045401 | ||||||
KORN 6075-401 | Advanced Topics in Korean Language and Culture II | Hyesun Jang | MW 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | This course focuses on further developing comprehensive language abilities and deepening socio-cultural knowledge related to Korea by exploring contentious topics surrounding Korean society. Through a review of Korean materials from various genres and media, students will not only gain knowledge of Korean society and culture, but also advance their language proficiency to the professional level. Special emphasis will be given to the investigation of the dynamic nature of Korean culture and society, as well as the development of students’ debate skills on important issues related to them. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to reach the Advanced High Level (according to the ACTFL’s proficiency guidelines). | KORN1075401 | ||||||
VIET 0200-401 | Beginning Vietnamese II | Hanh Thi Hong Nguyen | TR 5:15 PM-7:14 PM | This is the continuation course to Beginning Vietnamese I. It is intended for learners who want to achieve an elementary-level in Vietnamese. Based on an interactive communication approach, its goal is to train students speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in Vietnamese. Learners are thoroughly involved in communicative activities such as conversations, performance simulations, drills, role-plays, games, etc. there are task-based activities in open communication settings where students can practice Vietnamese, make mistakes, and learn from them. Learners improve their reading and writing abilities by developing their grammar and meaning-based vocabulary. | VIET5200401 | ||||||
VIET 0220-401 | Vietnamese Heritage Speakers II | Hanh Thi Hong Nguyen | TR 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | VIET 0220/5220 is the second part of a two-semester introductory course for students with some prior knowledge of Vietnamese language. The course aims to further strengthen linguistic accuracy (spelling, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, tones) and fluency (conversational skills, narrative structure, discursive practice) in both spoken and written Vietnamese. Synchronous and asynchronous activities will include projects, and students are required to work individually and collaboratively. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to express themselves more accurately and confidently and participate in Vietnam-related communities in a more meaningful way. Students will also gain a basic knowledge of Vietnam’s history and culture. Vietnamese is the language of instruction with the exception occasional quick explanation in English. | VIET5220401 | ||||||
VIET 0400-401 | Intermediate Vietnamese II | Hanh Thi Hong Nguyen | TR 1:45 PM-3:14 PM | This is the continuation course of VIET 0300 Intermediate Vietnamese I. Instruction includes reading, writing, speaking and listening through the use of Conversational Vietnamese textbook, other media,and through students participation in various classroom activities. Learners will also acquaint themselves with Vietnamese culture through lesson content and supplementary course materials. By the end of the course students should be able to further their knowledge of reading and writing skills, enhance their conversation skills, and read and write short narratives. | VIET5400401 | ||||||
VIET 0600-401 | Advanced Vietnamese II | Hanh Thi Hong Nguyen | TR 10:15 AM-11:44 AM | Advanced Vietnamese II is the second part of the Advanced Vietnamese level. It continues the Advanced Vietnamese I (VIET 0500) which is offered in Fall terms. This advanced course is designed for both heritage and non-heritage students who have successfully completed the Advanced Vietnamese I course or have equivalent level of proficiency. This course helps students to acquire a wide range of vocabulary, colloquial expressions, and idioms. Students will be able to understand all common grammar rules in Vietnamese. It is for students who wish to express themselves fluently and spontaneously without searching for expressions. Sino-Vietnamese vocabulary (Han-Viet) will be learned to a greater extent because 70% of the lower-level Vietnamese is “pure Viet” but about 70% of the upper-level vocabulary is Han-Viet. The course covers a variety of aspects of Vietnam via a communicative, proficiency-oriented approach. Students are encouraged to perform debates, oral presentations, and written expositions. Project-based learning will be a part of the assessed activities and language learning technology will be applied throughout the course. Vietnamese is the language used entirely in this course. |
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VIET 5200-401 | Beginning Vietnamese II | Hanh Thi Hong Nguyen | TR 5:15 PM-7:14 PM | This is the continuation course to Beginning Vietnamese I. It is intended for learners who want to achieve an elementary-level in Vietnamese. Based on an interactive communication approach, its goal is to train students speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in Vietnamese. Learners are thoroughly involved in communicative activities such as conversations, performance simulations, drills, role-plays, games, etc. there are task-based activities in open communication settings where students can practice Vietnamese, make mistakes, and learn from them. Learners improve their reading and writing abilities by developing their grammar and meaning-based vocabulary. | VIET0200401 | ||||||
VIET 5220-401 | Vietnamese Heritage Speakers II | Hanh Thi Hong Nguyen | TR 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | VIET 0220/5220 is the second part of a two-semester introductory course for students with some prior knowledge of Vietnamese language. The course aims to further strengthen linguistic accuracy (spelling, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, tones) and fluency (conversational skills, narrative structure, discursive practice) in both spoken and written Vietnamese. Synchronous and asynchronous activities will include projects, and students are required to work individually and collaboratively. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to express themselves more accurately and confidently and participate in Vietnam-related communities in a more meaningful way. Students will also gain a basic knowledge of Vietnam’s history and culture. Vietnamese is the language of instruction with the exception occasional quick explanation in English. | VIET0220401 | ||||||
VIET 5400-401 | Intermediate Vietnamese II | Hanh Thi Hong Nguyen | TR 1:45 PM-3:14 PM | This is the continuation course of VIET 0300 Intermediate Vietnamese I. Instruction includes reading, writing, speaking and listening through the use of Conversational Vietnamese textbook, other media,and through students participation in various classroom activities. Learners will also acquaint themselves with Vietnamese culture through lesson content and supplementary course materials. By the end of the course students should be able to further their knowledge of reading and writing skills, enhance their conversation skills, and read and write short narratives. | VIET0400401 | ||||||
VIET 5600-401 | Advanced Vietnamese II | Hanh Thi Hong Nguyen | TR 10:15 AM-11:44 AM | Advanced Vietnamese II is the second part of the Advanced Vietnamese level. It continues the Advanced Vietnamese I (VIET 0500) which is offered in Fall terms. This advanced course is designed for both heritage and non-heritage students who have successfully completed the Advanced Vietnamese I course or have equivalent level of proficiency. This course helps students to acquire a wide range of vocabulary, colloquial expressions, and idioms. Students will be able to understand all common grammar rules in Vietnamese. It is for students who wish to express themselves fluently and spontaneously without searching for expressions. Sino-Vietnamese vocabulary (Han-Viet) will be learned to a greater extent because 70% of the lower-level Vietnamese is “pure Viet” but about 70% of the upper-level vocabulary is Han-Viet. The course covers a variety of aspects of Vietnam via a communicative, proficiency-oriented approach. Students are encouraged to perform debates, oral presentations, and written expositions. Project-based learning will be a part of the assessed activities and language learning technology will be applied throughout the course. Vietnamese is the language used entirely in this course. |
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