Course Schedule and Catalog

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: HISTORY OF THE CHINESE LANGUAGE ***** This course investigates major developments in the history of Chinese, emphasizing structural changes from Archaic to Modern Chinese. We will examine patterns of thought and cultural perceptions as reflected in vocabulary change. Introduction to sound changes in Chinese and the evolution of the writing system. ***** Students are required to have basic knowledge of Chinese or have taken an introductory linguistics course. ***** Enrollment is limited to 20.