Chinese
2015-16 General Catalog
Department of Languages and Applied Linguistics
218 Cowell College
(831) 459-2054
http://language.ucsc.edu
Lower-Division Courses
1. First-Year Chinese. F
Instruction in elementary spoken and written Chinese (Mandarin), beginning with the sounds of Chinese and their representation in the pinyin romanization system. Conversation, structural analysis, and an introduction to character texts. The first-year sequence (1-2-3) begins only in the fall quarter. Students interested in learning Chinese who are uncertain about where they should enter the sequence should meet with the instructor prior to the first class meeting. (Formerly Instruction in the Chinese (Mandarin) Language.) The Staff
2. First-Year Chinese. W
Continuation of Chinese 1, which assumes that students are familiar both with the pinyin romanization system and approximately 150 basic characters. (Formerly Instruction in the Chinese (Mandarin) Language.) Prerequisite(s): course 1 or by consent of instructor. The Staff
3. First-Year Chinese. S
Continuation of Chinese 2, which assumes that students are familiar both with the pinyin romanization system and approximately 300 basic characters. (Formerly Instruction in the Chinese (Mandarin) Language.) Prerequisite(s): course 2 or by consent of instructor. The Staff
4. Second-Year Chinese. F
Instruction in intermediate spoken and written Chinese (Mandarin). Conversation, composition, and the reading of modern texts. The second-year sequence (4-5-6) begins only in the fall quarter. (Formerly Intermediate Chinese (Mandarin).) Prerequisite(s): course 3 or by consent of instructor. (General Education Code(s): IH.) The Staff
4H. Accelerated Chinese for Heritage Speakers. F
Intensive instruction in spoken and written Chinese for heritage students whose limited proficiency in Mandarin or limited familiarity with characters requires an accelerated review of the sounds, sentence patterns, and basic vocabulary before joining the Chinese sequence above the elementary level. Students who successfully complete Chinese 4H proceed to Chinese 5. Enrollment by instructor consent. The Staff
5. Second-Year Chinese. W
Continuation of Chinese 4. Conversation, composition, and the reading of modern texts. (Formerly Intermediate Chinese (Mandarin).) Prerequisite(s): course 4 or 4H or by consent of instructor. (General Education Code(s): IH.) The Staff
5H. Accelerated Chinese for Heritage Speakers. W
Intensive instruction in spoken and written Chinese for heritage students whose limited proficiency in Mandarin or limited familiarity with characters requires an accelerated review of the sounds, sentence patterns, and basic vocabulary before joining the Chinese sequence above the elementary level. Students who successfully complete Chinese 5H proceed to Chinese 6. Prerequisite(s): Course 4H or by consent of instructor. The Staff
6. Second-Year Chinese. S
Continuation of Chinese 5. Conversation, composition, and the reading of modern texts. (Formerly Intermediate Chinese (Mandarin).) Prerequisite(s): course 5 of 5H or by consent of instructor. (General Education Code(s): CC, IH.) The Staff
94. Group Tutorial. F,W,S
Provides a means for a small group of students to study a particular topic in consultation with a faculty sponsor. Students submit petition to sponsoring agency. May be repeated for credit. The Staff
99. Tutorial. F,W,S
Students submit petition to sponsoring agency. May be repeated for credit. The Staff
99F. Tutorial (2 credits). F,W,S
Students submit petition to sponsoring agency. May be repeated for credit. The Staff
Upper-Division Courses
103. Advanced Chinese. F
Designed to enhance the students' ability to understand, analyze, and discuss authentic Chinese reading materials. Chinese linguistic and cultural aspects are introduced. (Formerly Advanced Chinese: Readings in Economics and Trade.) Prerequisite(s): course 6 or by consent of instructor. (General Education Code(s): TA.) The Staff
104. Advanced Chinese: Readings in Literature. W
Close readings in Chinese vernacular literature of recognized merit from contemporary and modern writers as wells as from models from the traditional period. Student are introduced to the basic critical issues, in Chinese, relating to narrative and drama, revealed by the works under discussion. Prerequisite(s): course 103 or 105 or 107 or 108; or by consent of instructor. (General Education Code(s): TA.) The Staff
105. Advanced Chinese: Readings in History. S
Offers an appreciation of some of the central issues in Chinese history as defined by Chinese historians of the 20th century. Through readings of graduated difficulty, the vocabulary, style, and form of modern Chinese historical writing are introduced. Prerequisite(s): course 103 or 104 or 107 or 108; or by consent of instructor. (General Education Code(s): TA.) The Staff
107. Introduction to Classical Chinese Prose. *
Introduces the grammar and lexicon of classical Chinese and the language of China's pre-modern canonical writings in philosophy, religion, history, music, visual art, and literature. Reading from the Han and pre-Han era is featured. (Formerly Introduction to Classical Chinese.) Prerequisite(s): course 103 or 104 or 105 or 108; or by consent of instructor. Enrollment limited to 25. (General Education Code(s): TA, IH.) The Staff
108. Introduction to Classical Chinese Poetry. *
Introduces the grammar and lexicon of classical Chinese and the language of China's pre-modern canonical writings in philosophy, religion, history, music, visual art, and literature. Classical poetry and lyrics are featured. Prerequisite(s): course 103 or 104 or 105 or 107; or by consent of instructor. (General Education Code(s): TA, IH.) The Staff
194. Group Tutorial. F,W,S
Provides a means for a small group of students to study a particular topic in consultation with a faculty sponsor. Students submit petition to sponsoring agency. May be repeated for credit. The Staff
199. Tutorial. F,W,S
Students submit petition to sponsoring agency. May be repeated for credit. The Staff
199F. Tutorial (2 credits). F,W,S
Students submit petition to sponsoring agency. May be repeated for credit. The Staff
Revised: 09/01/15
