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CHINESE STUDIES (CHN)
101. Elementary Chinese (5) I CDT Introduction to modern spoken and written Chinese (Mandarin).
102. Elementary Chinese (5) II CDT Introduction to modern spoken and written Chinese (Mandarin). P, CHN 101.
142. Chinese Humanities (3) II Major trends and traditions in the arts, literatures and languages, religions and philosophies of China. (Identical with RELI 142).
194. Practicum (1-3) [Rpt./]
199. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]
201. Intermediate Modern Chinese (5) I CDT Grammar, reading, and conversation in the modern (Mandarin) language. P, CHN 102.
202. Intermediate Modern Chinese (5) II CDT Grammar, reading, and conversation in the modern (Mandarin) language. P, CHN 201.
275. History of China (3) I Historical development of China. To 750 A.D. (Identical with HIST 275).
276. History of China (3) II Historical development of China. From 750 A.D. to 1900 A.D. (Identical with HIST 276).
294. Practicum (1-3) [Rpt./] I II
299. Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./]
299H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II
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).
340. Masterpieces of Chinese Literature in English (3) I Early poetry and classical prose.
396H. Honors Proseminar (3) I II
399. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]
399H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
423. Readings in Classical Chinese Philosophical Texts (3) [Rpt./2] II Introduction to Confusian, Taoist, and legalist/military philosophical tests. P, CHN 432 or CHN 532. May be convened with CHN 532.
427B. The Archaeology of Pre-Han China (3) II (Identical with ANTH 427B, which is home). May be convened with CHN 527B.
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.
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.
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.
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, 416, 417, or 418. May be convened with CHN 550.
460. Modern Chinese Foreign Relations (3) II (Identical with POL 460, which is home). May be convened with CHN 560.
468. Women in China (3) I Analysis of the role of women in Chinese society with equal emphasis on traditional and modern periods. Writing-Emphasis Course* (Identical with W S 468). May be convened with CHN 568.
475A. Periods in Chinese History (3) [Rpt./1] I II In-depth treatment of major pre-modern eras: Ancient and classical, to 200 B.C. (Identical with HIST 475A). May be convened with CHN 575A.
475B. Periods in Chinese History (3) [Rpt./1] I II In-depth treatment of major pre-modern eras: Early Empire 200 B.C. - 200 A.D. (Identical with HIST 475B). May be convened with CHN 575B.
475C. Periods in Chinese History (3) [Rpt./1] I II In-depth treatment of major pre-modern eras: Medieval 200-750 A.D. (Identical with HIST 475C). May be convened with CHN 575C.
475D. Periods in Chinese History (3) [Rpt./1] I II In-depth treatment of major pre-modern eras: New Empire, 750-1350 A.D. (Identical with HIST 475D). May be convened with CHN 575D.
475E. Periods in Chinese History (3) I II In-depth treatment of major pre-modern eras: Late Empire, 1350-1800 A.D. (Identical with HIST 475E). May be convened with CHN 575E.
476. Modern China (3) I II (Identical with HIST 476, which is home). May be convened with CHN 576.
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. Writing-Emphasis Course* (Identical with HIST 482). May be convened with CHN 582.
483. Confucianism: The Classical Period (3) I Writing-Emphasis Course*. (Identical with RELI 483). May be convened with CHN 583.
484. Confusianism: The Neo-Confucian Tradition (3) II (Identical with RELI 484). May be convened with CHN 584.
494. Practicum (1-3) [Rpt./] I II
495. Colloquium
a. Readings in Chinese History (3) I II May be convened with CHN 595A.
r. Chinese History Since 1949 (3) II (Identical with HIST 495R). May be convened with CHN 595R.
498. Senior Capstone (1-3) I II
498H. Honors Thesis (3) [Rpt./2] I II
499. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]
499H. Honors Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./] I II
*Writing-Emphasis Courses. P, satisfaction of the upper-division writing-proficiency requirement (see "Writing-Emphasis Courses" in the Academic Policies and Graduation Requirements section of this manual).
515. Advanced Modern Chinese (3) I For a description of course topics see CHN 415. Graduate-level requirements include more translations and additional reading. May be convened with CHN 415.
516. Advanced Modern Chinese (3) II For a description of course topics see CHN 416. Graduate-level requirements include more translations and additional reading. May be convened with CHN 416.
517. Advanced Modern Chinese (3) I II For a description of course topics see CHN 417. Graduate-level requirements include more translations and additional reading. May be convened with CHN 417.
518. Advanced Modern Chinese (3) II For a description of course topics see CHN 418. Graduate-level requirements include more translations and additional reading. May be convened with CHN 418.
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.
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.
521. Resources and Methods in Sinology (3) II Introduction to and exercises in the use of standard sinological reference and research resources.
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.
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.
527B. The Archaeology of Pre-Han China (3) II (Identical with ANTH 527B, which is home). May be convened with CHN 427B.
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.
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.
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.
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.
546. Chinese Traditional Poetry (3) [Rpt./2] I Advanced readings in Chinese poetic genres. P, CHN 422.
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.
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.
560. Modern Chinese Foreign Relations (3) II (Identical with POL 560, which is home). May be convened with CHN 460.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
575E. Periods in Chinese History (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.
576. Modern China (3) I II (Identical with HIST 576, which is home). May be convened with CHN 476.
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.
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.
584. Confusianism: 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.
593. Internship (1-3) [Rpt./]
594. Practicum (1-3) [Rpt./]
595. Colloquium
a. Readings in Chinese History (3) I II May be convened with CHN 495A.
r. Chinese History Since 1949 (3) II (Identical with HIST 595R). May be convened with CHN 495R.
596. Seminar
b. Ancient Chinese Philosophy (3) [Rpt./2] P, CHN 423.
f. Classical Chinese Literature (3) [Rpt./1] I II
g. Modern Chinese Literature (3) [Rpt./1] I II
h. Premodern Chinese History and Politics (3) [Rpt./1] I II
i. Modern Chinese History and Politics (3) [Rpt./1] I II
599. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]
699. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] II
799. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]
900. Research (2-4) [Rpt./]
908. Case Studies (3) [Rpt./29]
910. Thesis (2-6) [Rpt./90 units]
920. Dissertation (1-9) [Rpt./]
930. Supplementary Registration (1-9) [Rpt./]