Course Descriptions

CHINESE LANGUAGE COURSES

CHI 1110. Elementary Conversational Chinese (4). Prerequisite: none. This course introduces beginners to basic conversational Chinese, enabling them to develop interpretive and communicative skills in Chinese at the elementary level and grasp rudimentary knowledge of social customs and cultural practices in Chinese-speaking communities.

CHI 1120. Elementary Chinese I (4). Prerequisite: none. This course emphasizes speaking and listening, although an acquisition of reading and writing skills is also an integral part of the course. Some fundamental syntactic constructions introduced are: word order, nominal classifiers, verb classification, and formation of complex sentences. May not be taken by native speakers. May not be taken concurrently with CHI 1121 and/or 2220.

CHI 1121. Elementary Chinese II (4). Prerequisite: CHI 1120 or equivalent. This course further emphasizes the skills introduced in CHI 1120, including speaking, listening, and reading. May not be taken by native speakers. May not be taken concurrently with CHI 1120 and/or 2220.

CHI 2220. Intermediate Chinese (4). Prerequisite: CHI 1121 or equivalent. This course emphasizes reading and writing and introduces more of the essential Chinese syntax. More time is devoted to learning Chinese characters in both recognition and production levels. May not be taken by native speakers. May not be taken concurrently with CHI 1120 and/or 1121.

CHI 2243. Intermediate Conversational Chinese (3). Prerequisite: CHI 2220 or instructor permission. This course helps students to further develop the three kinds of communicative skills in Chinese at the intermediate level: interpreting spoken language and written texts, communicating with Chinese speakers on matters in everyday life, and preparing and delivering presentations on sociocultural topics.

CHI 3240. Chinese Reading and Conversation (3). Prerequisite: CHI 2200 or instructor permission. This course is offered to meet the needs of students in current intermediate-level Chinese classes who seek not only to study Chinese at a more advanced level, but also to improve their Chinese proficiency in reading comprehension and oral communication in various settings.

CHI 3404r. Chinese Calligraphy and Poetry (3). Prerequisite: One Chinese language course or equivalent ability. This course develops both the ability to write Chinese characters and the knowledge of Chinese calligraphy. It comprises two tasks: 1) to grasp the structural rules of Chinese characters and the skills of memorizing and writing characters; 2) to understand the history and appreciate the charm of Chinese calligraphy by integrating calligraphic practice with the study of literary texts. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

CHI 3405. Media Chinese (3). Prerequisites: CHI 2220. This course introduces intermediate-advanced learners of Chinese to contemporary Chinese films produced by international acclaimed Chinese directors, with an aim to unveil ordinary Chinese people's lives, established social norms and traditions, through a large amount of exposure to authentic linguistic materials.

CHI 3420r. Chinese Grammar and Composition (3). Prerequisite: CHI 2220 or instructor permission. This course aims to develop students' Chinese proficiency in reading and writing while focusing on grammar, composition, and vocabulary building. May be taken concurrently with CHI 3240. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours when content changes.

CHI 3422. Grammar and Composition II (3). Prerequisite: CHI 3420 or instructor permission. This course aims to develop students' Chinese proficiency adequate to the intermediate-high level in reading and writing, grammar, composition, and vocabulary.

CHI 3423. Practical Writing in Chinese (3). Prerequisites: CHI 2220 or instructor permission. This course introduces intermediate-advanced learners of Chinese to different type of writing such as narrative essays, argumentative essays, descriptive essays, contrastive essays, letters, business proposals, resumes, advertisements, etc., with primary focus on Chinese writing skills. Students develop practical writing skills that are necessary for living and studying in China.

CHI 3440r. Business Chinese (3). Prerequisite: CHI 2220 or permission of instructor. This course develops students' Chinese proficiency in the context of business activities that require not only adequate language skills at the intermediate-high level but also adequate knowledge of socio-cultural customs in China. For a Chinese major with business concentration, students can take this course to fulfill either the language or business requirements. May be repeated when content changes to a maximum of six semester hours.

CHI 3441r. Business Chinese II (3). Prerequisite: CHI 3440, or one 3000-level Chinese course, or permission of instructor. This course is a continuation of 3440. It is designed to further improve students' language skills and cultural awareness for business purposes. For a Chinese major with business concentration, students can take this course to fulfill either the language or business requirements.

CHI 3501. Readings in Chinese Short Stories and Essays (3). Prerequisite: CHI 2220 or equivalent. This course is an introduction of selected materials in Chinese literature. The course objectives are to train students to be able to read some carefully chosen original works and to bring to students' awareness various cross-cultural differences.

CHI 4400r. Chinese-English Translation (3). Prerequisite: Two CHI 3000-level courses or instructor permission. This course introduces students to basic concepts of translation theory and helps them to obtain fundamental skills and techniques in Chinese-English translation.

CHI 4410r. Advanced Chinese I (3). Prerequisite: Two CHI 3000-level courses or instructor permission. This course is designed for students who have had three years of Chinese language courses or equivalent learning experience. Students study both advanced-level language skills and Chinese culture in the original language. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours. This course fulfills liberal studies requirement of Upper-Division Writing.

CHI 4411r. Advanced Chinese II (3). Prerequisite: One 4000-level course with the CHI or CHW prefix. This course aims to develop fluency and accuracy in advanced-level Chinese in using complex vocabulary and sentence patterns, grasping basic forms of expository and argumentative prose, and discussing real-life issues of contemporary China both in writing and conversation. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

CHI 4503. Readings in Chinese History (3). Prerequisites: Two 3000-level Chinese language courses, or instructor permission. This course introduces a sketch of Chinese history. Students are taught to read the text in Chinese so they can expand their vocabulary to include those words necessary to understand Chinese culture and tradition.

CHI 4855r. Introduction to Classical Chinese (3). Prerequisites: Two 3000-level Chinese language courses, or instructor permission. This course introduces students to the grammar, vocabulary, and style of classical Chinese. It also helps students who desire to read modern Chinese texts in the formal, professional, and academic styles.

CHI 4905r. Directed Individual Study (3). In this course, students arrange with individual faculty members to undertake specialized study in areas outside of or in addition to the regular curriculum. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

CHI 4930r. Special Topics (3). Prerequisite: Two 3000-level Chinese language courses, or instructor permission. This course allows students to study literary topics of a special kind, depending on student interest and faculty expertise. May be repeated to a maximum of nine semester hours.

CHI 4942r. Internship in Applied Chinese (1–6). (S/U grade only.) Prerequisite: Advanced standing in Chinese. This course provides academic credit for students working in governmental agencies or private business where students employ the foreign language. Departmental permission required. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

CHI 4970r. Honors Thesis (3). This course is designed for students in the Chinese Program who wish to receive honors in the major by working on an honors thesis or project. Students will spend two-to-three semesters developing a thesis or project that further consolidates their knowledge of Chinese language and culture, as well as contribute to Chinese studies.

CHINESE CULTURE COURSES

ASN 3822. Traditions of East Asian Humanities (3). Prerequisite: none. This course introduces the humanities traditions of China, Japan, and Korea through major works in literature, philosophy, religion, history, and arts. This course not only studies each tradition in its own sociopolitical contexts from antique to the 19th century, but also examines the historical patterns of contact and influence among these traditions. This course can be taken to fulfill the requirement for Chinese/Japanese or Asian Studies major/minor, and liberal studies requirements in Cultural Practice & Diversity. Taught in English.

CHT 3123r. Pre-Modern Chinese Literature and Culture (3). Prerequisite: none. This course acquaints students with the selected literary works from early China to the nineteenth century. The course provides the knowledge of pre-modern Chinese literature and culture and the analytical skills necessary for examining Chinese literary texts. Major literary genres (poetry, fiction, drama, and prose) and representative writers are discussed. This course can be taken to fulfill the requirement for Chinese or Asian Studies major/minor, and liberal studies requirements in Cultural Practice & Diversity. Taught in English. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

CHT 3124r. Modern Chinese Literature (3). Prerequisite: none. This course examines modern Chinese literature in its historical contexts and examines its role in the nation-building process of Modern China. Students read English translations of works that cover the primary literary genres and were created by major writers during this period from mainland China, Taiwan and the Chinese diaspora. This course can be taken to fulfill the requirement for Chinese or Asian Studies major/minor, and liberal studies requirements in Cultural Practice & Diversity. Taught in English. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

CHT 3301r. Chinese Folklore: Myths, Legends, and Fairy Tales (3). Prerequisite: none. This course focuses on myths, legends, fairy tales, and some other popular components of folklore, such as cultural symbols, which can be constantly observed in present-day Chinese communities. Probing the cultural roots, transformations and adaptations of Chinese folklore, the subject matter of this course spans from antiquity to the present. This course can be taken to fulfill the requirement for Chinese or Asian Studies major/minor, and liberal studies requirements in Cultural Practice & Diversity. Taught in English. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

CHT 3391r. Chinese Cinema (3). Prerequisite: none. This course studies representative films from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan from diverse critical perspectives and in proper historical contexts. Studies Chinese cinema as both a unique genre of modern arts and a powerful sociopolitical discourse. This course can be taken to fulfill the requirement for Chinese or Asian Studies major/minor, and liberal studies requirements in Cultural Practice & Diversity. Taught in English. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

CHT 3392r. Writing Women in Pre-Modern China (3). Prerequisite: none. This course introduces students to Chinese women's writing up to the 19th century. Readings also include some men's writings on women to assist students with the exploration of women's culture in pre-modern society, especially how women negotiated gender power as active agents rather than passive victims. This course can be taken to fulfill the requirement for Chinese or Asian Studies major/minor, and liberal studies requirements in Cultural Practice & Diversity. Taught in English. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

CHT 3501r. Chinese Civilization (3). Prerequisite: none. This course introduces the essentials of Chinese civilization from a historical perspective; it focuses on topics concerning China's social, political, intellectual, religious, and literary traditions, and examines their formations in historical contexts spanning from antiquity to the early 20th century. This course can be taken to fulfill the requirement for Chinese or Asian Studies major/minor, and liberal studies requirements in Cultural Practice & Diversity. Taught in English. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

CHT 3930r. Topics in Chinese Literature (3). Prerequisite: none. This course is for students interested in Chinese culture and literature in translation. Students learn the skills of interpreting literary works and understand the development of Chinese literature. This course can be taken to fulfill the requirement for Chinese or Asian Studies major/minor. Taught in English. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours. May be repeated within the same semester.

CHT 4934. Special Topics in Chinese Cultural Studies (3). Prerequisites: none. This course allows students to study special topics in Chinese literature and culture. The topic may vary depending on the special expertise of the instructor who teaches it. This course can be taken to fulfill the requirement for Chinese or Asian Studies major/minor. Taught in English.

BUSINESS COURSES FOR CHINESE MAJOR WITH BUSINESS CONCENTRATION

Core Courses:

ECO 2013 - Economics of the National Economy (Prerequisite - none)

ECO 2023 - Economics of the Price System (Prerequisite - none)

ACG 2021 - Introduction to Financial Accounting (Prerequisite - none)

ACG 2071 - Introduction of Managerial Accounting (Prerequisites - ACG 2021 with grade of C- or more)

MAN 3600 - Multinational Business Operations (Prerequisites ECO 2013, ECO 2023)

Plus one of the 3 following specialized tracks:

Finance

FIN 3403 Financial Management of the Firm (Prerequisites - ECO 2023, ACG 2021)

FIN 3244 Financial Markets, Institutions, and International Finance (Prerequisites - ECO 2013, ACG 2021)

FIN 4604 Multinational Finance Management (Prerequisites - FIN 3403, FIN 3244)

Plus one of the following (3 cr): MAN 4605, or MAN 4631, or an advanced Finance course (3000-4000 level)

Marketing

MAR 3023 Basic Marketing Concepts (Prerequisites - ECO 2023, one behavioral science)

MAR 4156 Multinational Marketing (Prerequisites - MAR 3023, MAN 3600)

Plus two of the following (6 cr): MAN 4605, or MAN 4631, or an advanced marketing course (3000-4000 level)

Management

MAN 3240 Organizational Behaviors

MAN 4605 Cross-Cultural Management (Prerequisite - MAN 3240)

Plus two additional advanced Management courses (3000-4000 level)

Total Business component: 27 semester hours (may include 6 hours in Business Chinese)