Courses
All courses carry 3 credits unless otherwise specified.
528 Chinese Language in Contexts
Explores aspects of Chinese language as studied in traditional Chinese linguistics, historical linguistics, sociolinguistics, and Chinese dialectology. Topics include historical sources, traditional divisions, formation of the standard dialect (Mandarin), social variations and geographical distributions. Prerequisites: CHINESE 375 and 427 or consent of instructor. Conducted in Chinese.
555 Masterpieces of Classical Chinese Poetry
Critical reading and appreciation of selections from major anthologies and authors of various poetic genres written in Classical Chinese from the Zhou dynasty to the present. Prerequisite: CHINESE 450 or consent of instructor.
562 The Ming-Qing Novel I
This course introduces the major works of traditional Chinese fiction, including Journey to the West, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Water Margin, and Dream of the Red Chamber. We will engage in close readings of these great novels, while paying attention to issues such as the representation of history, gender relations, changes in conceptions of desire, religious and philosophical beliefs, and the characterization of heroes and anti-heroes, among others.
563 The Ming-Qing Novel II
This course focuses on traditional Chinese novels written in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). We will engage in close readings of masterworks of vernacular novels, ranging in genre from romance narratives to martial adventures, while paying attention to the origins and development of Chinese fiction.
568 Modern Chinese Literature and Culture
This course offers an advanced survey of Chinese literature and culture from the beginning of the 20th century until today. It covers various genres including essays, short stories, novellas, novels, plays, and film from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the overseas Chinese community. We will examine various literary trends and cultural movements, such as revolutionary, romantic, modernist, feminist, avant-garde, nativist, popular, and rewriting classics. Major themes include the relationship between modern Chinese literature and the world, tradition and modernity, aesthetics and politics, gender issues, writing and geopolitics, production, censorship, and circulation of literature and culture. The readings will be in both Chinese and English.
570 Traditional Chinese Drama and Performing Arts
This course introduces the major aspects of Chinese theater from it's origins in early Chinese history to the present. Through a survey of traditional opera and storytelling, this course aims to explore both the artistic values intrinsic to the Chinese theatrical tradition and the social values or forces related to this tradition.
575 Syntactic Structures of Chinese
The general nature of Chinese syntax: Mandarin in particular. Analysis of major syntactic constructions of Mandarin. Issues in Chinese linguistics. Topics of controversy on Mainland China before the Cultural Revolution. Prerequisites: two years of Mandarin or Cantonese and CHINESE 375 or consent of instructor.
576 History of the Chinese Language
Historical survey of the nature and development of Chinese grammatical and phonological structures in three stages: Archaic, Ancient, and Modern. Ability to use source materials in Chinese linguistics developed. Prerequisite: CHINESE 375 or consent of instructor.
577 Chinese Dialectology
Introduction to Chinese dialectology, focusing on geographical distribution and historical development of modern Chinese dialects. Systematic survey of phonological, lexical, and syntactic structures of the seven major Chinese dialectal groups. Reconstruction of the phonological systems of old Chinese, ca. 10th century B.C. and Middle Chinese, ca. 7th century A.D., based on comparative study of modern Chinese dialects. Prerequisite: CHINESE 375 or consent of instructor.
580 Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language I
Introduction to theory and research related to Chinese and other foreign language teaching methods with the emphasis on their application to Chinese teaching. Other topics include language pedagogy, lesson planning, teaching techniques, material development, testing, and teacher development. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
581 Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language II
Examines research and significant issues concerning Chinese language teaching and learning, and their implications for classroom instruction. Topics include language acquisition, inter-language and error correction, testing and assessment, culture and language learning, heritage learners, learning strategies, use of technology. Prerequisite: CHINESE 580 or consent of instructor.
670 Intro to Research Chinese Source Materials
Introduction to basic research tools necessary for the study of Chinese primary sources, including dictionaries, biographical and geographical references, indices, bibliographies, calendars, etc. Includes philological problems and exercises in use of source materials. Prerequisite: CHINESE 450 or consent of instructor.
691A Graduate Seminar in Chinese
Topic determined by fields and interests of enrolled students. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
699 Master's Thesis
6 credits