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Chinese (CHNS)

CHNS 001 Elementary Chinese I (4) Introductory study of Chinese language, with audio-lingual practice of Mandarin Chinese and attention to structure and the writing system.
Effective: Spring 1989
 

CHNS 002 Elementary Chinese II (4) Continued audio-lingual practice of Mandarin Chinese, further study of structure, practice in reading and writing Chinese.
Effective: Spring 1989
Prerequisite: CHNS 001  

CHNS 003 Intermediate Chinese (4) Continued audio-lingual practice of Mandarin Chinese, more extensive practice in reading and writing; study of Chinese culture.
Effective: Winter 1978
Prerequisite: CHNS 002  

CHNS 051 Elementary Intensive Chinese for Graduate Students I (3) Intensive introduction to Mandarin Chinese: first half of graduate intensive sequence in elementary reading, writing, speaking, listening, cultural contexts.
Effective: Summer 2008
Prerequisite: graduate standing  

CHNS 052 Elementary Intensive Chinese for Graduate Students II (3) Intensive introduction to Mandarin Chinese: second half of graduate intensive sequence in elementary reading, writing, speaking, listening, cultural contexts.
Effective: Summer 2008
Prerequisite: CHNS 051 and graduate standing  

CHNS 053 Intermediate Intensive Chinese for Graduate Students (3) Continued intensive study of Mandarin Chinese at the intermediate level: reading, writing, speaking, listening, cultural contexts.
Effective: Summer 2008
Prerequisite: CHNS 052 or equivalent and graduate standing  

CHNS 083S (IL) Chinese First-year Seminar (3) The meaning and advantages of a Liberal Arts education in context of a specific discipline.
Effective: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
Prerequisite: first-semester standing and enrollment in the College of the Liberal Arts  

CHNS 097 Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 1992
 

CHNS 099 (IL) Foreign Studies (1-12) Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.
Effective: Summer 2005
 

CHNS 110 (IL) Conversation, Reading, and Composition (3) Readings in selected modern Chinese literature (short stories, plays, essays, poems) and other texts; practice in conversation and simple composition.
Effective: Spring 2006 Ending: Fall 2009
Prerequisite: CHNS 003  

CHNS 110 (IL) Conversation, Reading, and Composition (4) Readings in selected modern Chinese literature (short stories, plays, essays, poems) and other texts; practice in conversation and simple composition.
Effective: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
Prerequisite: CHNS 003  

CHNS 120 (GH;IL) Introduction to Chinese Literature and Culture (3) Chinese cultural productions, classical through contemporary; literature and film; changing cultural settings in multiple Chinese-speaking locations. Taught in English.
Effective: Summer 2008
 

CHNS 121 (GH;IL) Chinese Film and New Media (3) Survey of Chinese film and new media in the twentieth century and beyond, with attention to changing cultural settings. Taught in English.
Effective: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
 

CHNS 187 (IL) Chinese Freshman Seminar (3) The meaning and advantages of a Liberal Arts education in context of a specific discipline.
Effective: Spring 2006 Ending: Fall 2009
Prerequisite: first-semester standing and enrollment in the College of the Liberal Arts  

CHNS 197 Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 1992
 

CHNS 199 (IL) Foreign Studies (1-12) Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.
Effective: Summer 2005
 

CHNS 294 Research Project (1-12) Supervised student activities on research projects identified on an individual or small-group basis.
Effective: Summer 1994
 

CHNS 295 Internship (1-18) Supervised off-campus, nongroup instruction including field experiences, practica, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required.
Effective: Spring 1995
Prerequisite: prior approval of proposed assignment by instructor  

CHNS 296 Independent Studies (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Fall 1983
 

CHNS 297 Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 1983
 

CHNS 299 (IL) Foreign Studies (1-12) Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.
Effective: Summer 2005
 

CHNS 395 Internship (1-18) Supervised off-campus, nongroup instruction including field experiences, practica, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required.
Effective: Summer 1996
Prerequisite: prior approval of proposed assignment by instructor  

CHNS 397 Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 1992
 

CHNS 399 (IL) Foreign Studies (1-12) Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.
Effective: Summer 2005
 

CHNS 401 (IL) Advanced Conversation (3 per semester/maximum of 6) Emphasis on oral proficiency through discussions of aspects of contemporary Chinese culture.
Effective: Spring 2006 Ending: Fall 2009
Prerequisite: CHNS 110  

CHNS 401 (IL) Advanced Conversation (4) Emphasis on oral proficiency through discussions of aspects of contemporary Chinese culture.
Effective: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
Prerequisite: CHNS 110  

CHNS 402 (IL) Advanced Reading (3 per semester/maximum of 6) Readings in representative works of traditional and modern literature; practice in composition; study of aspects of Chinese culture.
Effective: Spring 2006 Ending: Fall 2009
Prerequisite: CHNS 110  

CHNS 402 (IL) Advanced Reading (4) Readings in representative works of traditional and modern literature; practice in composition; study of aspects of Chinese culture.
Effective: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
Prerequisite: CHNS 401 OR EQUIVALENT  

CHNS 403W Practical Written Communication: Chinese for Professional and Academic Purposes (3) Discussions, presentations, readings, and compositions emphasizing written styles used in newspapers, magazines, business reports, academic writing, and other texts.
Effective: Fall 2009
Prerequisite: CHNS 401  

CHNS 452 (IL) Contemporary China: Culture and Trends (3 per semester/maximum of 6) Survey of aspects of the contemporary Chinese-speaking world. Includes readings from Chinese newspapers, magazines, and fiction. Topics may vary each semester.
Effective: Fall 2009
Prerequisite: CHNS 401  

CHNS 453 (IL) Chinese Film (3 per semester/maximum of 6) Selected films and directors representing various aspects of Chinese culture and cinema. Topics may vary each semester. Taught in Chinese.
Effective: Fall 2009
Prerequisite: CHNS 401  

CHNS 454 (IL) Introduction to Classical Chinese (3 per semester/maximum of 6) Basic patterns and structures of Classical Chinese to the first millennium B.C. to the 19th century.
Effective: Fall 2009
Prerequisite: CHNS 401 or equivalent (such as study abroad credit)  

CHNS 455 (IL) Masterpieces of Traditional Chinese Literature (3) Survey of traditional Chinese literature, including poetry, historical narratives, philosophical texts, and drama and novel.
Effective: Fall 2009
Prerequisite: CHNS 401 or equivalent  

CHNS 494 Research Project (1-12) Supervised student activities on research projects identified on an individual or small-group basis.
Effective: Summer 1994
 

CHNS 494H Research Project (1-12) Supervised student activities on research projects identified on an individual or small-group basis.
Effective: Fall 2007
 

CHNS 496 Independent Studies (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Fall 1983
 

CHNS 497 Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 1983
 

CHNS 497A Practical Written Communication (3) This course will provide an opportunity for advanced students of Chinese to practice reading and writing.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
 

CHNS 498 Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 1992
 

CHNS 499 (IL) Foreign Studies (1-12) Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.
Effective: Summer 2005
 

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