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Chinese Studies (CHN )  Dept Info - College Info

CHN 101 Elementary Chinese (5) I CDT Introduction to modern spoken and written Chinese (Mandarin).

CHN 102 Elementary Chinese (5) II CDT Introduction to modern spoken and written Chinese (Mandarin). P, CHN 101.

CHN 142 Chinese Humanities (3) II Major trends and traditions in the arts, literatures and languages, religions and philosophies of China. (Identical with RELI 142).

CHN 194 Practicum (1-3) [Rpt./]

CHN 199 Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

CHN 201 Intermediate Modern Chinese (5) I CDT Grammar, reading, and conversation in the modern (Mandarin) language. P, CHN 102.

CHN 202 Intermediate Modern Chinese (5) II CDT Grammar, reading, and conversation in the modern (Mandarin) language. P, CHN 201.

CHN 275 History of China (3) I Historical development of China. To 750 A.D. (Identical with HIST 275).

CHN 276 History of China (3) I II Historical development of China. From 750 A.D. to 1900 A.D. (Identical with HIST 276).

CHN 294 Practicum (1-3) [Rpt./] I II

CHN 299 Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./]

CHN 299H Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II

CHN 331 Taoist Traditions of China (3) I Intellectual foundations of Taoism in its two classical sources, the Lao Tzu and the Chuang Tzu, and a sampling of the varieties of religious practice which developed later. (Identical with RELI 331).

CHN 340 Masterpieces of Chinese Literature in English (3) I Early poetry and classical prose.

CHN 341 Masterpiece of Modern Chinese Literature (3) I Modern poetry and prose.

CHN 396H Honors Proseminar (3) I II

CHN 399 Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

CHN 399H Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II

CHN 415 Advanced Modern Chinese (3) I Study of advanced modern (Mandarin) Chinese through readings in social science texts. P, CHN 402, consent of instructor. May be convened with CHN 515.

CHN 416 Advanced Modern Chinese (3) II Study of advanced modern (Mandarin) Chinese composition. P, CHN 402, consent of instructor. May be convened with CHN 516.

CHN 417 Advanced Modern Chinese (3) I II Study of advanced modern (Mandarin) Chinese through readings in modern literature. P, CHN 402, consent of instructor. May be convened with CHN 517.

CHN 418 Advanced Modern Chinese (3) I Study of advanced modern (Mandarin) Chinese through conversation. P, CHN 402, consent of instructor. May be convened with CHN 518.

CHN 419 Linguistic Structure of Modern Chinese (3) I Linguistic study of the phonological, morphological, and syntactic systems of modern Chinese, with particular attention to linguistic analysis. (Identical with LING 419). May be convened with CHN 519.

CHN 420 Linguistic Structure of Modern Chinese (3) II Linguistic study of the phonological, morphological, and syntactic systems of modern Chinese, with particular attention to linguistic analysis. P, CHN 419. (Identical with LING 420). May be convened with CHN 520.

CHN 422 Literary Chinese (3) I Introduction to pre-20th-century Chinese styles through readings in classical Chinese literature. P, CHN 402. May be convened with CHN 522.

CHN 423 Readings in Classical Chinese Philosophical Texts (3) [Rpt./ 9 units] II May be convened with CHN 523.

CHN 427B The Archaeology of Pre-Han China (3) II P, ANTH 101, consent of department. ANTH 427A is not prerequisite to ANTH 427B. (Identical with ANTH 427B, which is home). May be convened with CHN 527B.

CHN 429 Chinese-American Literature (3) II Studies of the significant literary works by Americans of Chinese descent between 1960 and the present. (Identical with ENGL 429). May be convened with CHN 529.

CHN 430 Law in Traditional China (3) I Survey of law in traditional China, including examination of dispute resolution processes, the development of written law codes, formal judicial procedures, the theory and practice of punishment, crime and criminals, and the social role of legal process as reflected in civil law disputes (over such issues as marriage, divorce, property exchanges, and inheritance). May be convened with CHN 530.

CHN 431 Civil Law in Traditional China (3) I II Survey of civil law in traditional China, including examination of dispute resolution processes, state legal intervention in the major social institutions of marriage, divorce, adoption, and inheritance, and the socio-economic institutions of contract, commercial law, and property. May be convened with CHN 531.

CHN 440 Chinese Calligraphy (2) [Rpt./ 1] I Theory, practice, and aesthetics of Chinese brush writing, with emphasis on individual training and development. May be convened with CHN 540.

CHN 450 Studies in Modern Chinese (3) [Rpt./ 1] I Grammar and readings in modern Chinese texts, with emphasis on written comprehension and translation. P, any two courses of CHN 415, CHN 416, CHN 417, or CHN 418. May be convened with CHN 550.

CHN 460 Modern Chinese Foreign Relations (3) II P, POL 202. (Identical with POL 460, which is home). May be convened with CHN 560.

CHN 468 Women in China (3) I Analysis of the role of women in Chinese society with equal emphasis on traditional and modern periods. (Identical with W S 468). May be convened with CHN 568.

CHN 475A Periods in Chinese History (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II In-depth treatment of major premodern eras: Ancient and classical, to 200 B.C. (Identical with HIST 475A). May be convened with CHN 575A.

CHN 475B Periods in Chinese History (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II In-depth treatment of major premodern eras: Early Empire 200 B.C. - 200 A.D. (Identical with HIST 475B). May be convened with CHN 575B.

CHN 475C Periods in Chinese History (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II In-depth treatment of major premodern eras: Medieval 200-750 A.D. (Identical with HIST 475C). May be convened with CHN 575C.

CHN 475D Periods in Chinese History (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II In-depth treatment of major premodern eras: New Empire, 750-1350 A.D. (Identical with HIST 475D). May be convened with CHN 575D.

CHN 475E Periods in Chinese History: Late Empire 1350-1800 AD (3) I II In-depth treatment of major premodern eras: Late Empire, 1350-1800 A.D. (Identical with HIST 475E). May be convened with CHN 568, CHN 575E.

CHN 476 Modern China (3) I II (Identical with HIST 476, which is home). May be convened with CHN 576.

CHN 482 Social History of China (3) I II Formation of ancient Chinese society; organization of families and clans; social stratification, mobility, conflict, and control in traditional China; and transformation from traditional to modern society. (Identical with HIST 482). May be convened with CHN 582.

CHN 483 Confucianism: The Classical Period (3) I Writing Emphasis Course. (Identical with RELI 483). May be convened with CHN 583.

CHN 484 Confucianism: The Neo-Confucian Tradition (3) II (Identical with RELI 484). May be convened with CHN 584.

CHN 494 Practicum (1-3) [Rpt./] I II

CHN 495A Readings in Chinese History (3) I II May be convened with CHN 595A.

CHN 495R Chinese History Since 1949 (3) II (Identical with HIST 495R). May be convened with CHN 595R.

CHN 498 Senior Capstone (1-3) I II

CHN 498H Honors Thesis (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II

CHN 499 Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

CHN 499H Honors Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./] I II

CHN 515 Advanced Modern Chinese (3) I For a description of course topics see CHN 415. Study of advanced modern (Mandarin) Chinese through readings in modern literature and readings in social science texts. Graduate- level requirements include more translations and additional reading. May be convened with CHN 415.

CHN 516 Advanced Modern Chinese (3) II For a description of course topics see CHN 416. Study of advanced modern (Mandarin) Chinese through readings in modern literature and composition. Graduate level requirements include more translations and additional reading. May be convened with CHN 416.

CHN 517 Advanced Modern Chinese (3) I II For a description of course topics see CHN 417. Study of advanced modern (Mandarin) Chinese through readings in modern literature. Graduate-level requirements include more translations and additional reading. May be convened with CHN 417.

CHN 518 Advanced Modern Chinese (3) II For a description of course topics see CHN 418. Study of advanced modern (Mandarin) Chinese through conversation. Graduate level requirements include more translations and additional reading. May be convened with CHN 418.

CHN 519 Linguistic Structure of Modern Chinese (3) I For a description of course topics see CHN 419. Graduate-level requirements include two presentations and one term paper. (Identical with LING 519). May be convened with CHN 419.

CHN 520 Linguistic Structure of Modern Chinese (3) II For a description of course topics see CHN 420. Graduate-level requirements include two presentations and one term paper. (Identical with LING 520). May be convened with CHN 420.

CHN 521 Resources and Methods in Sinology (3) II Introduction to and exercises in the use of standard sinological reference and research resources.

CHN 522 Literary Chinese (3) I For a description of course topics see CHN 422. Graduate-level requirements include additional assignments relating to translation skill and research methodology. May be convened with CHN 422.

CHN 523 Readings in Classical Chinese Philosophical Texts (3) [Rpt./ 2] II For a description of course topics see CHN 423. Graduate-level requirements include additional assignments relating to translation skill and research methodology. May be convened with CHN 423.

CHN 527B The Archaeology of Pre-Han China (3) II (Identical with ANTH 527B, which is home). May be convened with CHN 427B.

CHN 529 Chinese-American Literature (3) II For a description of course topics see CHN 429. Graduate-level requirements include a longer and more substantive paper than that required of the undergraduate student, one which demonstrates advanced knowledge of either American literature, literary theory or Asian studies, as well as familiarity with the relevant research tools. (Identical with ENGL 529). May be convened with CHN 429.

CHN 530 Law in Traditional China (3) I For a description of course topics see CHN 430. Graduate-level requirements include additional reports. May be convened with CHN 430.

CHN 531 Civil Law in Traditional China (3) I II For a description of course topics see CHN 431. Graduate-level requirements include extra meetings with the instructor and longer papers based on original research in classical Chinese sources supported by Chinese and Japanese secondary research. May be convened with CHN 431.

CHN 540 Chinese Calligraphy (2) [Rpt./ 1] I For a description of course topics see CHN 440. Graduate-level requirements include an independent project assignment with instructor. May be convened with CHN 440.

CHN 541 Chinese Historical Linguistics (3) I Historical survey of the development of the Chinese language, with particular attention to linguistic changes in phonology, morphology, and syntax. P, CHN 402, a general linguistics course.

CHN 546 Chinese Traditional Poetry (3) [Rpt./ 2] I Advanced readings in Chinese poetic genres. P, CHN 422.

CHN 547 Readings in Classical Chinese Prose (3) [Rpt./ 2] I Readings in selected texts from literary, philosophical, and historical traditions; includes selections from the Five Classics and the great prose masters of the Han-Qing. Variable content. P, CHN 422.

CHN 550 Studies in Modern Chinese (3) [Rpt./ 1] I For a description of course topics see CHN 450. Graduate-level requirements include an additional class presentation and a translation project of an essay of over 1500 words. May be convened with CHN 450.

CHN 560 Modern Chinese Foreign Relations (3) II (Identical with POL 560, which is home). May be convened with CHN 460.

CHN 568 Women in China (3) I For a description of course topics see CHN 468. Graduate-level requirements include a 15-page term paper. May be convened with CHN 468.

CHN 575A Periods in Chinese History (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II For a description of course topics see CHN 475A. Graduate-level requirements include a bibliography, reports, and a term paper similar to that required in a preliminary doctoral exam. (Identical with HIST 575A). May be convened with CHN 475A.

CHN 575B Periods in Chinese History (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II For a description of course topics see CHN 475B. Graduate-level requirements include a bibliography, reports, and a term paper similar to that required in a preliminary doctoral exam. (Identical with HIST 575B). May be convened with CHN 475B.

CHN 575C Periods in Chinese History (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II For a description of course topics see CHN 475C. Graduate-level requirements include a bibliography, reports, and a term paper similar to that required in a preliminary doctoral exam. (Identical with HIST 575C). May be convened with CHN 475C.

CHN 575D Periods in Chinese History (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II For a description of course topics see CHN 475D. Graduate-level requirements include a bibliography, reports, and a term paper similar to that required in a preliminary doctoral exam. (Identical with HIST 575D). May be convened with CHN 475D.

CHN 575E Periods in Chinese History: Late Empire 1350-1800 AD (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II For a description of course topics see CHN 475E. Graduate-level requirements include a bibliography, reports, and a term paper similar to that required in a preliminary doctoral exam. (Identical with HIST 575E). May be convened with CHN 475E.

CHN 576 Modern China (3) I II (Identical with HIST 576, which is home). May be convened with CHN 476.

CHN 582 Social History of China (3) I II For a description of course topics see CHN 482. Graduate-level requirements include an extra term paper. (Identical with HIST 582). May be convened with CHN 482.

CHN 583 Confucianism: The Classical Period (3) I For a description of course topics see CHN 483. (Identical with RELI 583). May be convened with CHN 483.

CHN 584 Confucianism: The Neo-Confucian Tradition (3) II For a description of course topics see CHN 484. (Identical with RELI 584). May be convened with CHN 484.

CHN 593 Internship (1-3) [Rpt./]

CHN 594 Practicum (1-3) [Rpt./]

CHN 595A Readings in Chinese History (3) I II For a description of course topics see CHN 495A. May be convened with CHN 495A.

CHN 595R Chinese History Since 1949 (3) II For a description of course topics see CHN 495R. (Identical with HIST 595R). May be convened with CHN 495R.

CHN 596B Ancient Chinese Philosophy (3) [Rpt./ 2]

CHN 596F Classical Chinese Literature (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II

CHN 596G Modern Chinese Literature (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II

CHN 596H Per-Modern Chinese History and Politics (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II

CHN 596I Modern Chinese History and Politics (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II

CHN 599 Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

CHN 699 Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] II

CHN 799 Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

CHN 900 Research (2-4) [Rpt./]

CHN 908 Case Studies (3) [Rpt./ 29]

CHN 910 Thesis (2-6) [Rpt./ 90 units]

CHN 920 Dissertation (1-9) [Rpt./]

CHN 930 Supplementary Registration (1-9) [Rpt./]


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