Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2015-2016
CHIN 141 - FIRST YEAR CHINESE I
Long Title: FIRST YEAR CHINESE I
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Development of interactional competence in Chinese (sociolinguistic and sociocultural knowledge) to communicate and interact with speakers of Chinese. The course is based on a student-centered, critical-thinking approach to language analysis/acquisition. No prior knowledge of this language is necessary. Credit may not be received for both CHIN 141 and CHIN 101 or CHIN 222. Recommended Prerequisite(s): Placement Test. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CHIN 141 if student has credit for CHIN 101/CHIN 222.
Course URL: http://clicchinese.blogs.rice.edu
CHIN 142 - FIRST YEAR CHINESE II
Long Title: FIRST YEAR CHINESE II
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Continuation of CHIN 141, for students whose home language is not Chinese. Development of interactional competence in Chinese, (sociolinguistic and socio cultural knowledge) to communicate and interact with speakers of Chinese. The course is based on a student-centered, critical-thinking approach to language analysis/acquisition. Effective May 15, 2019, this course does not carry D1 credit. Recommended Prerequisite(s): CHIN 101 or CHIN 141 or CHIN 222 or Placement Test.
Course URL: http://clicchinese.blogs.rice.edu
CHIN 211 - ACCEL ELEMENTARY CHINESE I
Long Title: ACCELERATED ELEMENTARY CHINESE I
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: For students with some background in spoken Chinese but with limited reading and writing ability. Introduces the Chinese writing system and the use of Chinese dictionaries. Students will be familiar with approximately 350 characters at the end of the course, and able to perform communicative tasks appropriate to this range of characters. Recommended Prerequisite: Placement Test or permission of instructor.
CHIN 212 - ACCEL ELEMENTARY CHINESE II
Long Title: ACCELERATED ELEMENTARY CHINESE II
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Increasing attention paid to more formal narrative texts. Writing focused on personal needs, with some attention to social correspondence. Students will be familiar with approximately 500 characters at the end of the course, and able to perform communicative tasks appropriate to this range of characters. Recommended Prerequisite(s): Results of Placement Test or CHIN 211 or Permission of Instructor.
CHIN 222 - AP/OTH CREDIT CHINESE LANGUAGE
Long Title: AP/OTH CREDIT IN CHINESE LANGUAGE
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Transfer
Credit Hours: 3
Description: This course provides credit for students who have successfully completed approved examinations, such as Advanced Placement exams. This credit counts toward the total credit hours required for graduation. Credit may not be received for both CHIN 222 and CHIN 101 or CHIN 141. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CHIN 222 if student has credit for CHIN 101/CHIN 141.
CHIN 263 - SECOND YEAR CHINESE I
Long Title: SECOND YEAR CHINESE I
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Continuation of CHIN 142, for students whose home language is not Chinese. Development of interactional competence in Chinese, (sociolinguistic and socio cultural knowledge) to communicate and interact with speakers of Chinese. The course is based on a student-centered, critical-thinking approach to language analysis/acquisition. Recommended Prerequisite(s): CHIN 102 or CHIN 142 or Placement Test. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CHIN 263 if student has credit for CHIN 201.
Course URL: http://clicchinese.blogs.rice.edu
CHIN 264 - SECOND YEAR CHINESE II
Long Title: SECOND YEAR CHINESE II
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Continuation of CHIN 263, for students whose native language is not Chinese. Development of interactional competence in Chinese (sociolinguistic and sociocultural knowledge) to communicate and interact with speakers of Chinese. The course is based on a student-centered, critical-thinking approach to language analysis/acquisition. Recommended Prerequisite(s): CHIN 201 or CHIN 263 or Placement Test. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CHIN 264 if student has credit for CHIN 202.
Course URL: http://clicchinese.blogs.rice.edu
CHIN 300 - CHINESE LANG PLACEMENT TEST
Long Title: CHINESE LANGUAGE PLACEMENT TEST
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Score to Course Translation
Credit Hours: 0
Description: Students who took the Chinese Placement Test and placed into CHIN 300 can register for the following courses: CHIN 313, CHIN 314, CHIN 315, or CHIN 318. Instructor Permission Required.
CHIN 301 - THIRD YEAR CHINESE I
Long Title: THIRD YEAR CHINESE I
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Continuation of Chinese 264, for students whose home language is not Chinese. Emphasis on developing reading and writing ability as more authentic materials and socio-cultural topics are introduced. Upon completion students are expected to be able to write approximately 650 characters and be able to perform communicative tasks appropriate to this range of tasks Recommended Prerequisite(s): CHIN 202 or CHIN 264 or Placement Test.
Course URL: http://clicchinese.blogs.rice.edu
CHIN 302 - THIRD YEAR CHINESE II
Long Title: THIRD YEAR CHINESE II
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Continuation of CHIN 301, for students whose home language is not Chinese. Emphasis on developing reading and writing ability as more authentic materials and socio-cultural topics are introduced. Upon completion, students expected to be able to write approximately 800 characters and perform communicative tasks appropriate to this range of characters. Recommended Prerequisite(s): CHIN 301 or Placement Test.
Course URL: http://clicchinese.blogs.rice.edu
CHIN 303 - CHIN TOPICS THROUGH ORAL COMM
Long Title: CHINESE TOPICS THROUGH ORAL COMMUNICATION
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Continuation of CHIN 302. Intermediate-high course designed to help students improve aural comprehension and oral competence by the use of audio, video, and internet materials with less emphasis on reading and writing. Focuses on modern standard Chinese in socio-cultural context and aims to help students become familiar with important Chinese topics and develop the aural/oral abilities to perform communicative tasks through classroom activities and laboratory assignments. Recommended Prerequisite(s): Results of Placement Test or CHIN 302 or Permission of Instructor.
CHIN 311 - ACCEL INTERMEDIATE CHINESE I
Long Title: ACCELERATED INTERMEDIATE CHINESE I
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Emphasis on reading narrative texts, and understanding authentic oral texts. Writing assignments stress skills necessary for basic personal needs and tasks necessary for writing social correspondence. At the completion of 311, students will be able to write approximately 800 Chinese characters, and be able to perform communicative tasks appropriate to this range of characters. Recommended Prerequisite(s): Results of Placement Test or CHIN 212 or Permission of Instructor.
CHIN 312 - ACCEL INTERMEDIATE CHINESE II
Long Title: ACCELERATED INTERMEDIATE CHINESE II
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Continuation of CHIN 311. More emphasis on reading narratives, comprehending authentic oral texts, and speaking in more formal contexts. Writing assignments stress skills necessary for expressing arguments on socio-cultural topics. At the completion of CHIN 312, students will be able to write approximately 1000 Chinese characters. Recommended prerequisite(s): Ability to write approximately 700 characters assumed. Results of Placement Test Recommended or CHIN 311 or Permission of Instructor. Repeatable for Credit.
CHIN 319 - SPECIAL TOPICS: ADV CHINESE I
Long Title: SPECIAL TOPICS: ADVANCED CHINESE I
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 301 OR CHIN 311 or permission of instructor
Description: This course helps students develop an advanced level of proficiency in Chinese through the analysis and use of the target language in the context of specific topics of interest that will vary.
CHIN 320 - SPECIAL TOPICS: ADV CHINESE II
Long Title: SPECIAL TOPICS: ADVANCED CHINESE II
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 319 or permission of department
Description: This is a continuation of CHIN 319. This course helps students develop an advanced level of proficiency in Chinese through the analysis and use of the target language in the context of specific topics of interest that will vary.
CHIN 321 - CHINESE: SYNTAX & SEMANTICS
Long Title: STRUCTURE OF CHINESE: SYNTAX & SEMANTICS
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Description: Examination of syntactic and semantic features of Chinese with special attention to contrastive analysis of selected topics of Chinese and English, including expressions of tense and aspect, conditional and counterfactual, word formation (morphology), the notion of syntactic category, grammaticalization, metaphor, Chinese writing system and sociolinguistics. Taught in English. Cross-list: LING 321.
CHIN 330 - INTRO TO TRAD CHINESE POETRY
Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO TRADITIONAL CHINESE POETRY
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: This course seeks to decode enchanting features of traditional Chinese poetry through examining the transformation of poetic genres, the interaction between poetic creation and political, social and cultural changes, and the close association of poetry with art. Thus, this course also serves to understand Chinese culture and history through poetic perspectives. All readings in English translation. Cross-list: ASIA 330, MDEM 370.
CHIN 332 - FILM & CHINESE LITERATURE
Long Title: CHINESE LITERATURE AND ITS MOVIE ADAPTATIONS
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Exploration of modern Chinese literature through the visual imagery of Chinese films to show how and why different time periods and different media affect the theme of a story. One third covers movie adaptations of classical Chinese literature. Films subtitled in English, shown outside of class. All readings in English translation. Cross-list: ASIA 332.
CHIN 334 - TRADITIONAL CHINESE TALES
Long Title: TRADITIONAL CHINESE TALES AND SHORT STORIES
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Learning Chinese literature and culture through reading vernacular stories, fantastic tales, biographies, and philosophical parables. Discussion topics: literature and Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism; literature and history; self and other; fantastic world and reality; women as domestic aliens and aliens portrayed as women, etc. Readings are in English translation. Cross-list: ASIA 334.
CHIN 335 - CLASSICAL CHINESE NOVELS
Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO CLASSICAL CHINESE NOVELS
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Examination of the basic characteristics of classical Chinese novels, primarily through six important works from the 16th to 18th centuries: Water Margin, Monkey, Golden Lotus, Scholars, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, and Dream of the Red Chamber. Cross-list: ASIA 335, MDEM 375.
CHIN 399 - CHINESE TEACHING PRACTICUM
Long Title: CHINESE TEACHING PRACTICUM
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Internship/Practicum
Credit Hours: 1 TO 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: This course gives students with advanced proficiency in Chinese the opportunity to acquire teaching experience in tutorial format. For each credit hour registered, the student must tutor for two hours. Regular meetings with supervising faculty member. Must be familiar with the Pinyin system. Instructor Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.
CHIN 3XX - DEPT APPROVED TRANSFER CREDIT
Long Title: DEPARTMENT APPROVED TRANSFER CREDIT
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Transfer
Credit Hours: 1 TO 15
Description: Repeatable for Credit.
CHIN 401 - FOURTH YEAR CHINESE I
Long Title: FOURTH YEAR CHINESE I
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Continuation of CHIN 302, emphasis on developing oral fluency at the discourse level and cultivating advanced writing skill. Students will read and discuss a variety of social, political and economic issues. Upon completion, students are expected to be able to write approx. 1000 characters. Recommended Prerequisite(s): Placement Test or CHIN 302 or Permission of Instructor.
CHIN 402 - FOURTH YEAR CHINESE II
Long Title: FOURTH YEAR CHINESE II
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Continuation of CHIN 401, emphasis on strengthening speaking and writing skills at the advance level with more authentic readings selected from newspapers, literary works and academic texts. Upon completion, students are expected to be able to write approx. 1200 characters. Recommended Prerequisite(s): Placement Test or CHIN 401 or Permission of Instructor.
CHIN 411 - ACCEL ADVANCED CHINESE I
Long Title: ACCLERATED ADVANCED CHINESE I
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: First advanced course, uses authentic materials to expose students to difference discourse styles, help them cultivate sociocultural awareness and engage them in purposeful communicative tasks, emphasis on essay writing, oral fluency, and communicative competence. Classical Chinese is also introduced. Upon completion, students are expected to write approximately 1200 Chinese characters. Recommended prerequisite(s): Ability to write 1000 characters. Results of Placement Test or CHIN 312 or CHIN 313 or CHIN 316 or Permission of Instructor.
CHIN 412 - ACCEL ADVANCED CHINESE II
Long Title: ACCELERATED ADVANCED CHINESE II
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Continuation of CHIN 411, aims to help students further develop oral and writing skills to provide structured arguments for supporting opinions, to construct hypotheses, to discuss abstract topics, and to critique sociopolitical issues. Continued emphasis on developing communicative strategies, discourse styles, cultural literacy, and the ability to read Classical Chinese texts. Upon completion, students are expected to write approx. 1400 Chinese characters. Recommended prerequisite(s): Placement Test or CHIN 411 or Permission of Instructor.
CHIN 422 - ORIGINAL BEAUTY OF CHINESE LIT
Long Title: THE ORIGINAL BEAUTY OF CHINESE LITERATURE
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: The course will expose students to the best literary works created in the Chinese tradition, both classical and modern, and give them a general introduction to different genres, including poetry, fiction, drama, and philosophical essays. It will improve their language proficiency through reading original texts of Chinese literature. Cross-list: ASIA 422.
CHIN 4XX - DEPT APPROVED TRANSFER CREDIT
Long Title: DEPARTMENT APPROVED TRANSFER CREDIT
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Transfer
Credit Hours: 1 TO 15
Description: Repeatable for Credit.