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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Interdisciplinary introduction to contemporary Latin America, drawing on films, literature, press accounts, and scholarly research. Topics include economic development, ethnic and racial identity, religion, corruption, democracy, transitional justice, and the rule of law. Examples draw on a range of countries, especially Mexico, Chile, and Brazil. Terms taught by Professor Nobles will cover the English-speaking Caribbean; terms taught by Professor Lawson will focus more on Mexico. Requirements include class presentations and written essays.
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Prereq: None
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3.00 Credits
Promotes understanding of the global economy through a combination of conceptual approaches and practical case studies. Combines a broad range of interactive classroom experiences, including student presentations and occasional guest speakers, with first-hand knowledge of how the global economy operates. Explores issues such as entrepreneurship and innovation, the rise of new global challengers, and cross-cultural communication in multinational organizations. Limited to 20; preference to students with experience abroad.
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Prereq: Permission of instructor
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0.00 - 6.00 Credits
Independent research for students who would like to pursue a research project during their stay abroad. Initiated with faculty advisor during the term prior to leaving, students are expected to conduct research during stay abroad and complete project after return to campus. The academic component involves close contact between the student and a faculty advisor, written work, and oral presentation.
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Prereq: Permission of instructor
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to modern standard Chinese (Mandarin) with emphasis on developing conversational skills by using fundamental grammatical patterns and vocabulary in functional and culturally suitable contexts. Basic reading and writing are also taught. For graduate credit, see 21F.151.
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Prereq: None
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4.00 Credits
Continuation of 21F.101. For full description, see 21F.101. For graduate credit see 21F.152.
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Prereq: 21F.101, 21F.171, or permission of instructor
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4.00 Credits
Continuing instruction in spoken and written Chinese, with particular emphasis on consolidating basic conversational skills and improving reading confidence and depth. Lab work required.
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Prereq: 21F.102 or permission of instructor
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4.00 Credits
Continuation of 21F.103. For full description, see 21F.103.
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Prereq: 21F.103, 21F.173, or permission of instructor
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3.00 Credits
Students develop more sophisticated conversational and reading skills by combining traditional textbook material with their own explorations of Chinese speaking societies, using the human, literary, and electronic resources available at MIT and in the Boston area.
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Prereq: 21F.104 or permission of instructor
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3.00 Credits
Continuation of 21F.105. For full description see 21F.105.
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Prereq: 21F.105, 21F.175, or permission of instructor
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3.00 Credits
The first term streamlined sequence. Designed for students who have conversational skills (typically gained from growing up in a Chinese speaking environment) without a corresponding level of literacy. For graduate credit see 21F.157.
Prerequisite:
Prereq: Placement test and permission of instructor
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