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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
As required.
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3.00 Credits
This is a two-semester sequence designed to provide basic language skills in Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin/Putonghua) for beginners. It emphasizes oral communication as a first step, leading gradually to a balanced development of the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as an understanding of aspects of Chinese culture and society that influence the language and how it is used. By the end of the year students will be able to carry on simple conversations about everyday life with native speakers of Chinese and read and write 400 to 500 Chinese characters. No prior knowledge of Modern Standard Chinese is required. (Prerequisite for Chin. 102 is Chin. 101 or its equivalent.) As required.
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3.00 Credits
This is a two-semester sequence (201/202) designed to provide language skills in Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin/Putonghua) in a cultural context for those who have studied Chinese at the beginners' level. It is designed to provide a balanced development of the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in depth and breadth, aiming toward the elementary level of the Chinese Proficiency Test designed and developed by the Chinese Proficiency Test Centre of Beijing Language and Culture University. By the end of the year, students will be able to carry on 15-20 line situational conversations with native speakers of Chinese and read and write about 500 Chinese characters. (Prerequisite for Chin. 201 is Chin. 102 or its equivalent. Prerequisite for Chin. 202 is Chin. 201 or its equivalent.) As required.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a study of the essential characteristics of Chinese culture as displayed throughout Chinese history in the social, political, economic, and personal spheres of society. Well-known films, novels, and stories with ancient and modern-day settings are studied for the insights they provide into the core values that have survived the many upheavals of current and past centuries. The course is taught in English, using English translations of all course material. No prior knowledge of Chinese is required. As required.
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3.00 Credits
Guided reading or research in an area of special interest (language, literature, culture, business, etc.) under the direction of a faculty member. As required.
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3.00 Credits
No traditional classroom setting but rather experiential learning through full immersion in and interaction with the culture through direct exposure to the fine and performing arts, media, films, museums, etc., while studying in a Chinese-speaking country. In consultation with the instructor, a student may register for this course prior to a semester or academic year abroad. As required.
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1.00 Credits
An experimental course in which students interact with selected prison inmates in the discussion of scholarly issues in today's society. Cross listed with Soc. 150. Every semester.
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3.00 Credits
An overview of the major theoretical schools of sociology, including their historical development and contemporary expressions. Cross-listed with Soc. 205. Every fall
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3.00 Credits
An overview of the criminal justice system including the history of law, the police and police powers, the courts, prisons, and strategies for criminal rehabilitation. Cross listed with Soc 210. Every semester.
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3.00 Credits
The Juvenile Court as seen through recent Supreme Court decisions as they affect the determination, handling and rehabilitation of delinquents. Analysis of casual factors. Cross-listed with Soc. 306. Every year.
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