Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: CHINESE IN CULTURAL DISCOURSES

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group I

Credit Hours: 3

Description: A study of Chinese in mostly Classical Chinese texts. Prose and poetry are examined for linguistic structure and cultural symbolism. Diachronic linguistic perspective and cultural comparison are adopted. Taught in English, but prior experience of two years of Chinese required. A required course for students in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language. Cross-list: ASIA 333.