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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
Designed to give students an introduction to basic syntax, grammar, and vocabulary of classical Chinese through close readings of authentic texts. Almost all are historically significant and canonical texts that are extremely rich in Chinese cultural connotation. They are selected from a variety of genres, such as historical literature, philosophical and political writings, written correspondence, poetry, and essays. The course aims to develop the students' reading comprehension skills in this highly stylized form of written Chinese, acquainting students not only with the classical Chinese cultural heritage but also with the underlying working mechanism that is in many ways relevant to the form and usage of today's Mandarin Chinese.
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4.00 Credits
This is an elective course that does not count toward the major/minor. A post-advanced-level, intensive reading course in Chinese. The aim is to develop students' skills in reading literary and cultural texts in their original language and sociohistorical context. Organized by an overall theme relevant to Department of East Asian Studies majors' and graduate students' training and professional development, such as Country and City in Modern China or Women and Revolution. Under the chosen rubric, reading materials are organized to both introduce students to the major works in modern Chinese literature and culture and prepare them for further reading and independent research.
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4.00 Credits
This is an elective course that does not count toward the major/minor. Focuses on a reading, in its entirety, of The Dream of the Red Chamber, which is, by popular and scholarly consensus, the greatest literary achievement of vernacular fiction from imperial China. Through close reading and small-group discussion, students develop a high level of skill in literary translation, textual and discourse analysis, and critical interpretation, in addition to gaining an intimate knowledge of Chinese language, literary genres, cultural norms, and social conventions. The reading and discussion are conducted in Chinese.
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4.00 Credits
Introductory, first-year course in modern spoken and written Japanese, designed to develop fundamental skills in the areas of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Gives contextualized instructions to develop both communicative and cultural competency. Systematically introduces the Japanese writing system (Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji).
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4.00 Credits
Continuing study of Japanese at the second-year level. Stresses reading comprehension, spoken fluency, and composition, with materials organized around social and cultural topics. Continues to introduce new Kanji characters.
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4.00 Credits
Continuing study of Japanese at the third-year level. Stresses reading comprehension, spoken fluency, and composition; uses original materials, such as newspaper/magazine articles, TV news, and video. Introduces additional Kanji characters. Advanced use of Japanese and character dictionaries.
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4.00 Credits
First-year Korean. Designed to introduce the Korean language and alphabet, Hangul. This course provides a solid foundation in all aspects of the language, including speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Department of East Asian Studies Students study the language's orthographic and phonetic systems, grammar, syntax, and vocabulary within social and cultural contexts.
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4.00 Credits
The Korean language at the second-year level: phonetics, grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. Emphasizes the development of communicative skills in speaking, reading, and writing. Develops the language's major social and cultural contexts. Requires students to write about and discuss various topics.
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4.00 Credits
Designed to assist third-year students of Korean language as they continue to learn skills in conversation, reading, and writing. Reading Korean newspapers and visiting Korean websites are integrated as part of the course's instruction.
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4.00 Credits
Fourth-year Korean. This course is designed to improve students' understanding of written and spoken Korean through exposure to various media sources, such as film, magazine, newspaper, TV, Internet, and user-created content (UCC). Students will learn Korean sentence patterns and vocabularies from the sources, develop advanced communication skills in Korean, and discuss various topics related to contemporary issues in Korea. Class discussions help enhance students' speaking proficiency, as well.
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