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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
G. Bien This course is designed to cover the basic material of Elementary Chinese ( 121, 122) at an accelerated pace. Emphasis is on the structure of Modern Standard Chinese and acquisition of about 300 Chinese characters. The material is adapted for students who have had some previous exposure, either to Modern Standard Chinese or to any of the Chinese dialects. Open to all students who would like the challenge of an accelerated pace, this course may be taken concurrently with an independent study course in Chinese. Offered in the spring when there is sufficient demand.
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3.00 Credits
These numbers are used only for courses taken abroad with a Colgate study group, a non-Colgate study group, or in a foreign institution of higher learning. They designate either language or non-language courses for which there are no exact Colgate equivalents.
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3.00 Credits
M. Bearman This one-term language course is designed to improve the student's ability to understand, speak, read, and write Spanish. It includes a comprehensive review of grammar, regularly scheduled vocabulary study, conversational practice, short compositions, and laboratory exercises. Prerequisite: two or three years of secondary-school Spanish, or SPAN 101-102. Students with a grade of D+ or below in SPAN 102 are urged to repeat the course before continuing. Not open to students who score 3 or higher on a Spanish AP exam.
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3.00 Credits
G. Bien These courses offer continued training in Modern Standard Chinese, with emphasis on reading and writing skills. Grammar review is combined with introduction to variations in speech and writing. Computer and videotape materials introduce life in China along with natural speech. Recitation and conversation sessions, role-play, and skits reinforce listening and speaking ability. By the end of the year, students may expect to communicate in both speech and writing on everyday topics. Prerequisite: CHIN 122 or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Staff This one-term course is designed to improve the student's ability to understand, speak, read, and write Spanish and emphasizes development of reading comprehension. It includes a review of the more difficult points of intermediate grammar and focuses on the acquisition of skills necessary for the study of literature. Vocabulary study, conversational practice, and short compositions based on readings are included. Recommended for students who have a good background in grammar but need further training in reading before undertaking courses at the 350 level. Prerequisite: three to four years of secondary-school Spanish, or SPAN 201, or the equivalent. Not open to students who receive credit for SPAN 202 by scoring 4 on the AP language exam or 4 on the AP literature exam.
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3.00 Credits
J. Crespi This course offers an introduction to representative works of Chinese literature in English translation, as well as works of Chinese film with English subtitles. Specific focus and selections vary from year to year. No knowledge of Chinese is expected. Prerequisites: none.
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3.00 Credits
Staff This course is a close study of major modern and contemporary Latin American authors from Borges to GarcÃa Márquez. The literary works are studied in their socio-cultural contexts. Taught in English.
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3.00 Credits
L. Rojas This course is a close study of the literature written by women in modern-contemporary Latin America. Representative authors are studied within the general framework of their socio-literary contexts. Taught in English.
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3.00 Credits
J. Crespi Ancient cosmological center of the world and current capital of a rapidly globalizing China, Beijing has long stirred the interest of natives and visitors alike. This interdisciplinary course explores the processes that have shaped and defined Beijing, especially during the past century or so. Topics include aesthetics of urban space, spatial symbolism, popular street life, arenas of political activism, and the impact of changing economic policies. Texts range from digitized historical maps and scroll paintings to film, novels, poetry, memoirs, travel guides, historical guides, and classics of urban studies scholarship. The course is normally offered as an extended study in which weekly meetings, as well as some technology training sessions, culminate in the completion of a digital project during a final three weeks in Beijing. Some Chinese language ability preferred but not required. Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
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3.00 Credits
Staff Independent studies courses are designed to fulfill advanced individual study needs in language and literature not otherwise provided in the department. Possibilities include classical Chinese and readings of selected literary works.
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