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 University of Calgary Calendar 2023-2024 COURSES OF INSTRUCTION Course Descriptions C Chinese CHIN
Chinese CHIN
CHIN 205 207 229 280 281 301 303 304 305 310 317 331 333 334 335 341 353 355 357 363 371 373 401 403 411 412 413 431 461 561
 

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Language Placement information see 4.35 Placement in Language Courses.
 
Junior Courses
 
Chinese 205       Beginners' Chinese I
Basic concepts of the Chinese National Language. Reading and writing of characters, essentials of grammar, basic vocabulary, and oral drills on normal speech patterns.
Course Hours: 3 units; (4-1)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures.
Notes: Not open to students with credit in Chinese 30 or 35. See 4.35 Placement in Language Courses.
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Chinese 207       Beginners' Chinese II
Continuation of Chinese 205.
Course Hours: 3 units; (4-1)
Prerequisite(s): Chinese 205.
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Chinese 229       Intensive Beginners' Chinese
Intensive development of conversational skills and the pronunciation of the Chinese National Language. Enhanced training in vocabulary acquisition, grammar and writing. For students with a background in a Chinese dialect.
Course Hours: 3 units; (2-2)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Chinese 229 and either 205 or 207 will not be allowed.
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Chinese 280       Chinese Language in an Immersion Setting Beginners I
An introductory course in Chinese stressing oral and aural skills in an immersion setting.
Course Hours: 3 units; (36 hours)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Chinese 280 and 311 will not be allowed.
Notes: May be offered as part of a group study program. Additional fees will be assessed to cover additional costs associated with this course.
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Chinese 281       Chinese Language in an Immersion Setting Beginners II
Continuation of Chinese 280.
Course Hours: 3 units; (36 hours)
Prerequisite(s): Chinese 280.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Chinese 281 and 313 will not be allowed.
Notes: May be offered as part of a group study program. Additional fees will be assessed to cover additional costs associated with this course.
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Senior Courses
 
Chinese 301       Continuing Chinese I
Further acquisition of Chinese characters, and the development of conversational skills through reading and discussion of selected Chinese texts. Structural analysis of normal speech patterns. Preparation of written assignments. A continuation of Chinese 207.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Chinese 207.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Chinese 229 and 301 will not be allowed.
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Chinese 303       Continuing Chinese II
Continuation of Chinese 301.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Chinese 301.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Chinese 303 and 229 will not be allowed.
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Chinese 304       Chinese Language in an Immersion Setting Continuing I
A continuing-level course in Chinese stressing oral and aural skills in an immersion setting.
Course Hours: 3 units; (36 hours)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Chinese 304 and 311 will not be allowed.
Notes: May be offered as part of a group study program. Additional fees will be assessed to cover additional costs associated with this course.
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Chinese 305       Chinese Language in an Immersion Setting Continuing II
Continuation of Chinese 304.
Course Hours: 3 units; (36 hours)
Prerequisite(s): Chinese 304.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Chinese 305 and 313 will not be allowed.
Notes: May be offered as part of a group study program. Additional fees will be assessed to cover additional costs associated with this course.
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Chinese 310       Topics in Chinese Culture in an Immersion Setting
An introduction to contemporary Chinese culture and functional Chinese language.
Course Hours: 3 units; (36 hours)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Chinese 309 and 310 will not be allowed.
Notes: May be offered as part of a group study program. Additional fees will be assessed to cover additional costs associated with this course.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Chinese 317       Topics in Chinese Civilization
Distinctive features of Chinese civilization within the Asian context.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Notes: Taught in English.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Chinese 331       Intermediate Chinese I
An intermediate course giving equal emphasis to receptive and productive language skills.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Chinese 303.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Chinese 331 and 229 will not be allowed.
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Chinese 333       Intermediate Chinese II
A continuation of Chinese 331.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Chinese 331.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Chinese 333 and 229 will not be allowed.
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Chinese 334       Chinese Language in an Immersion Setting Intermediate I
An intermediate-level course in Chinese stressing oral and aural skills in an immersion setting.
Course Hours: 3 units; (36 hours)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Chinese 311 and 334 will not be allowed.
Notes: May be offered as part of a group study program. Additional fees will be assessed to cover additional costs associated with this course.
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Chinese 335       Chinese Language in an Immersion Setting Intermediate II
Continuation of Chinese 334.
Course Hours: 3 units; (36 hours)
Prerequisite(s): Chinese 334.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Chinese 313 and 335 will not be allowed.
Notes: May be offered as part of a group study program. Additional fees will be assessed to cover additional costs associated with this course.
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Chinese 341       Introduction to Chinese Literature
Introduction to Chinese literature through the reading and discussion of selected literary works.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Chinese 303.
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Chinese 353       Introduction to Chinese Language and Linguistics
An overview of Chinese linguistics. Provides an introduction to linguistic concepts and topics to enhance understanding of the structure of the Chinese language.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Chinese 207.
Notes: Consent will be given to students who are native speakers of Chinese, and to students whose Chinese proficiency is at the level of Chinese 207 or higher.
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Chinese 355       Topics in Chinese Literature in Translation
Introduces the literary tradition of China by means of reading the English translations of representative works. Examines the historical and cultural background, as well as literary forms and aesthetics.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Notes: Taught in English.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Chinese 357       Topics in Chinese Film

Chinese film from the perspectives of film theory and political and cultural history. The course may concentrate on a specific director, a period, or a genre in Chinese film.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Notes: Taught in English.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Chinese 363       Chinese Language in the Cultural Context
Study of the use and function of the Chinese language in its cultural context.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Chinese 207 or consent of the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures.
Notes: Consent will be given to students who are native speakers of Chinese and to students whose Chinese proficiency is at the level of Chinese 207.
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Chinese 371       Classical Chinese I
An introduction to the grammar and vocabulary of the classical Chinese language. Readings of short texts selected from famous classical works.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Chinese 303.
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Chinese 373       Classical Chinese II
Further study of the grammar and vocabulary of the classical Chinese language. Readings of short texts selected from famous classical works.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Chinese 371.
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Chinese 401       Advanced Chinese Conversation
Development of Chinese oral communication skills through contemporary film, television programs and/or other audio materials.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Chinese 333.
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Chinese 403       Advanced Readings and Writing in Modern Chinese
Development of Chinese reading and writing skills on the basis of newspapers, magazines, social commentary and/or literary works.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Chinese 333.
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Chinese 411       Foundations of Chinese Language Learning and Teaching
Addresses theories in learning and teaching Chinese as a second/foreign language. Examines fundamental concepts and critical issues in the field such as learner strategies, motivation and teaching methods.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Chinese 303.
Notes: Consent will be given to students who are native speakers of Chinese, and to students whose Chinese proficiency is at the level of Chinese 303 or higher.
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Chinese 412       Aspects of Chinese Language Teaching and Learning
Addresses practice in learning and teaching Chinese as a second/foreign language.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Chinese 303.
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Chinese 413       Topics in Experiential Chinese Language Teaching
A course that integrates experiential teaching and explains how societal, educational and pragmatic contexts affect Chinese language teaching.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Chinese 303.
Notes: Consent will be given to students who are native speakers of Chinese, and to students whose Chinese proficiency is at the level of Chinese 303 or higher.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Chinese 431       Selected Topics in Chinese Literature
Selected readings on various literary topics, such as contemporary Chinese literature, the Chinese diaspora experience, or readings by specific authors.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Chinese 403.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Chinese 461       Japanese-Chinese Cultural Relations
Discussion of the cultural relations and influences between Japan and China. Topics may include cultural identities and cross-influences, literary and artistic traditions, writing systems.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Chinese 303 or higher (excluding Chinese 317 and Chinese 355).
Notes: Knowledge of Japanese would be beneficial.
Also known as: (Japanese 461)
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Chinese 561       Research Seminar
Engages senior students as members of a collaborative research team. Independent research, discussion, group presentations.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Chinese 403 or 431.
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