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Chinese 001. Elementary Chinese (5 units)
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Room | CRN |
| 001 | Yutian Tan | MTWRF 9:00-9:50A | 209 Wellman Hall | 16197 |
| 002 | Yu Li | MTWRF 10:00-10:50A | 209 Wellman Hall | 16198 |
| 004 | Yu Li | MTWRF 11:00-11:50A | 209 Wellman Hall | 16199 |
| 005 | Jiao Li | MTWRF 12:10-1:00P | 209 Wellman Hall | 16200 |
Course Description: Developing elementary level skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in Mandarin Chinese in everyday communication settings. Fundamentals of pronunciation, grammar, and Chinese characters will be introduced. The course is for students who have had no or very limited prior exposure to the Chinese language.
Prerequisite: No background in Chinese or Language Placement Exam (see placement exam details) or consent of instructor.
GE credit (New): Arts & Humanities, Oral Literacy and World Cultures.
Format: Lecture/Discussion - 5 hours.
Textbooks:
- Y. Liu, et al, Integrated Chinese: Level 1, Part 1 Simplified Character Textbook [4th Edition] (Cheng & Tsui, 2016)
- Y. Liu, et al, Integrated Chinese: Level 1, Part 1 Simplified Character Workbook [4th Edition] (Cheng & Tsui, 2016)
- Y. Liu, et al, Integrated Chinese: Level 1, Part 1 Traditional & Simplified Character Workbook [4th Edition] (Cheng & Tsui, 2016)
Chinese 001BL. Accelerated Written Chinese (5 units)
I-chia Lee
MTWRF 3:10-4:00P
209 Wellman Hall
CRN 16202
Course Description: Designed for students who already have elementary level ability to understand or speak Mandarin Chinese. Trainings on all the communicative skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing with emphases on standard Mandarin pronunciation, Chinese characters, and discourse level conversations.
Prerequisite: Language Placement Exam (see placement exam details) or consent of instructor.
GE credit (New): Arts & Humanities, Oral Literacy and World Cultures.
Format: Lecture - 5 hours.
Textbooks:
- Duanduan Li, et al, A Primer for Advanced Beginners of Chinese, Simplified Characters: Volume 1 (Columbia University Press, 2004)
- Chinese Breeze Readers (choose titles as directed by class instructor)
Chinese 002. Elementary Chinese (5 units)
Haiqing Ying
MTWRF 2:10-3:00P
167 Olson Hall
CRN 16203
Course Description: A continuation of Chinese 001. Further developing elementary level skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in Mandarin Chinese in more everyday communication settings. Building upon Chinese 001, continue to introduce basic vocabulary and characters as well as core grammar, and further train pronunciation. The Chinese 1, 2, 3 course series are for students who have had no or very limited prior exposure to the Chinese language.
Prerequisite: Chinese 001 or Language Placement Exam (see placement exam details) or consent of instructor.
GE credit (New): Arts & Humanities, Oral Literacy and World Cultures.
Format: Lecture/Discussion - 5 hours.
Textbooks:
- Yuehua Liu, Integrated Chinese: Level 1, Part 1 Simplified Character Textbook [3rd Edition] (Cheng & Tsui, 2008)
- Yuehua Liu, et al, Integrated Chinese: Level 1, Part 1 Simplified Character Workbook [3rd Edition] (Cheng & Tsui, 2008)
- Yuehua Liu, et al, Integrated Chinese: Level 1, Part 1 Traditional & Simplified Character Workbook [3rd Edition] (Cheng & Tsui, 2008)
- Yuehua Liu and Daozhong Yao, Integrated Chinese: Level 1, Part 2 Simplified Character Textbook [3rd Edition] (Cheng & Tsui, 2008)
- Tao-Chung Yao, Integrated Chinese: Level 1, Part 2 Simplified Character Workbook [3rd Edition] (Cheng & Tsui, 2008)
- Tao-Chung Yao, Integrated Chinese: Level 1, Part 2 Traditional & Simplified Character Workbook [3rd Edition] (Cheng & Tsui, 2008)
- Chinese Breeze Readers (choose titles as directed by class instructor)
Chinese 003. Elementary Chinese (5 units)
Ling-yu Lu
MTWRF 12:10-1:00P
115 Wellman Hall
CRN 16204
Course Description: A continuation of Chinese 002 and the last course in the elementary sequence. Further developing elementary level skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in Mandarin Chinese in more everyday communication settings. Building upon Chinese 002, continue to introduce basic vocabulary and characters as well as core grammar, and further train pronunciation. The Chinese 001, 002, 003 course series are for students who have had no or very limited prior exposure to the Chinese language.
Prerequisite: Chinese 002 or Language Placement Exam (see placement exam details) or consent of instructor.
GE credit (New): Arts & Humanities, Oral Literacy and World Cultures.
Format: Lecture/Discussion - 5 hours.
Textbooks:
- Yuehua Liu and Daozhong Yao, Integrated Chinese: Level 1, Part 2 Simplified Character Textbook [3rd Edition] (Cheng & Tsui, 2008)
- Tao-Chung Yao, Integrated Chinese: Level 1, Part 2 Simplified Character Workbook [3rd Edition] (Cheng & Tsui, 2008)
- Tao-Chung Yao, Integrated Chinese: Level 1, Part 2 Traditional & Simplified Character Workbook [3rd Edition] (Cheng & Tsui, 2008)
- Chinese Breeze Readers (choose titles as directed by class instructor)
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- Yuehua Liu, Integrated Chinese: Level 1, Part 1 Simplified Character Textbook [3rd Edition] (Cheng & Tsui, 2008)
Chinese 004. Intermediate Chinese (5 units)
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Room | CRN |
| 001 | I-chia Lee | MTWRF 1:10-2:00P | 209 Wellman Hall | 16205 |
| 002 | I-chia Lee | MTWRF 2:10-3:00P | 209 Wellman Hall | 16206 |
Course Description: Training of intermediate-level communication skills in spoken and written Mandarin, based on language skills developed in Chinese 003.
Prerequisite: Chinese 003 or Language Placement Exam (see placement exam details) or consent of instructor.
GE credit (New): Arts & Humanities, Oral Literacy and World Cultures.
Format: Lecture/Discussion - 5 hours.
Textbooks:
- Yuehua Liu, et al, Integrated Chinese: Level 2, Part 1 Simplified and Traditional Character Textbook [3rd Edition] (Cheng & Tsui, 2009)
- Yuehua Liu, et al, Integrated Chinese: Level 2, Part 1 Simplified and Traditional Character Workbook [3rd Edition] (Cheng & Tsui, 2009)
- Chinese Breeze Readers (choose titles as directed by class instructors)
Chinese 010. Modern Chinese Literature in Translation [Honors] (4 units) In English
Xiaomei Chen
TR 4:10-6:00P
1132 Bainer Hall
Course Description: CHN 010 is an introduction to modern Chinese literature as well as the exciting Chinese major at UC Davis. Reading assignments include short stories, movies, plays, and personal narratives. Absolutely no previous knowledge of Chinese language, history, or culture is required, but students will be expected to have good English language skills and be able to tackle a large number of artistic works and background texts in English only. This class has a discussion-driven format, active participation in the English language and being able to take notes, write exams and a term paper in English are expected. By the end of the class, students will have enough experience with critical skills, written composition, and modern Chinese history in the English language to attend upper division classes in the East Asian studies department.
Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in Honors Program.
GE credit (New): Arts & Humanities and World Cultures.
Format: Lecture - 3 hours; Term Paper or Discussion - 1 hour.
Textbooks:
- TBA
Chinese 011. Great Books of China (4 units) In English
Dorothee Hou
MW 4:10-6:00P
1038 Wickson Hall
CRN 43330
Course Description: Selected readings in English translation are supplemented with background information on periods, authors and the interrelationships of culture, literature and social change. Methods of analysis are introduced and applied in class discussions.
Prerequisite: None.
GE credit (New): Arts & Humanities and World Cultures.
Format: Lecture - 3 hours; Discussion - 1 hour.
Textbooks:
- TBA
Chinese 104. Modern Chinese Fiction (4 units) In English
Xiaomei Chen
TR 12:10-1:30P
1130 Hart Hall
CRN 16236
Course Description: English language survey of Chinese fiction as it evolved amidst the great historical, social and cultural changes of the twentieth century. Thorough study of the most influential writers and genres. English language skills are essential. This class has a discussion-driven format, active participation in the English language and being able to take notes, write exams and a term paper in English are expected. Students with NO background in Chinese language, history and culture are welcome to join this intellectual journey to gain essential knowledge of modern China!
Prerequisite: None.
GE credit (New): Arts & Humanities and World Cultures.
Format: Lecture - 3 hours; Term Paper or Discussion - 1 hour.
Textbooks:
- Mo Yan, Red Sorghum: A Novel of China, translated by Howard Goldblatt (Penguin Books, 1994)
- A Course Reader
Chinese 107. Traditional Chinese Fiction (4 units) In English
Mark Halperin
MW 10:00-11:50A
147 Olson Hall
CRN 42562
Course Description: English-language course surveying the broad history of traditional Chinese narratives, including early imperial classic histories, tales of the bizarre, romantic fables, and late imperial short stories.
Prerequisite: None.
GE credit (New): Arts & Humanities and World Cultures.
Format: Lecture - 3 hours; Discussion - 1 hour.
Textbooks:
- TBA
Chinese 111. Modern Chinese Readings/Discussion (4 units)
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Room | CRN |
| 001 | Ling-yu Lu | MTWR 10:00-10:50A | 205 Wellman Hall | 16238 |
| 002 | Ling-yu Lu | MTWR 3:10-4:00P | 25 Wellman Hall | 16239 |
Course Description: Building on Chinese 006/003BL, further developing the four communication skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and preparing students to function more effectively and communicate more accurately in Modern Standard Mandarin-speaking environments. Students read both dialogues and articles pertaining to a variety of issues in contemporary China and discuss the ethical, moral, aesthetic, social, and cultural concerns of the Chinese that relate to these issues.
Prerequisite: Chinese 006 or Language Placement Exam (see placement exam details) or consent of instructor.
GE credit (New): Arts & Humanities, Oral Literacy and World Cultures.
Format: Lecture - 3 hours; Discussion - 1 hour.
Textbooks:
- Hong Gang Jin, et al., Shifting Tides: Culture in Contemporary China - An Intermediate Chinese Course [with 2 CDs] (Cheng & Tsui, 2003)
- Chinese Breeze Readers (choose titles as directed by class instructors)
Chinese 114. Introduction to Classical Chinese I (4 units)
Mark Halperin
MW 2:10-4:00P
1342 Storer Hall
CRN 16240
Course Description: Classical Chinese will be introduced through brief descriptions of syntax followed by readings in original sources. Sources will range from pre-Han philosophical texts to Han anecdotal literature. Historical and cultural issues will be discussed as they arise.
Prerequisite: Chinese 112 or equivalent language proficiency (see placement exam details); consent of instructor (mhalperin@ucdavis.edu).
GE credit (New): Arts & Humanities and World Cultures.
Format: Lecture - 3 hours; Discussion - 1 hour.
Textbooks:
- TBA
Chinese 120. Advanced Chinese (4 units)
Yutian Tan
MW 12:10-2:00P
1342 Storer Hall
CRN 16241
Course Description: Evaluation of readings from various genres (literature, newspapers, TV and movies, etc.) develop advanced reading, writing, aural comprehension, and formal/professional speech skills in Mandarin Chinese. Chinese society/cultural studies, especially those sociocultural issues reflected in the language used in learning materials.
Prerequisite: Chinese 113 or Language Placement Exam (see placement exam details) or request consent from Professor Chengzhi Chu (czchu@ucdavis.edu).
GE credit (New): Arts & Humanities, Oral Literacy and World Cultures.
Format: Lecture - 3 hours; Discussion - 1 hour.
Textbook:
- Chih-p'ing Chou, et al., Anything Goes: An Advanced Reader of Modern Chinese [Revised Edition] (Princeton University Press, 2011)
Chinese 120. Advanced Chinese - Transition (4 units)
Jiao Li
MW 2:10-4:00P
1106 Hart Hall
Course Description: Evaluation of readings from various genres (literature, newspapers, TV and movies, etc.) develop advanced reading, writing, aural comprehension, and formal/professional speech skills in Mandarin Chinese. Chinese society/cultural studies, especially those sociocultural issues reflected in the language used in learning materials.
Prerequisite: Students who have successfully completed CHN 113 may enroll via PTA (please contact Elizabeth Yang, elzyang@ucdavis.edu). Students who have not successfully completed Chinese 113 should contact Professor Chengzhi Chu (czchu@ucdavis.edu).
GE credit (New): Arts & Humanities, Oral Literacy and World Cultures.
Format: Lecture - 3 hours; Discussion - 1 hour.
Textbook:
- Helen Shan, et al., The Routledge Intermediate Chinese Reader (Princeton University Press, 2011)
Chinese 150. Fifth Year Chinese (4 units)
Chengzhi Chu
TR 10:00-11:50A
25 Wellman Hall
CRN 16243
Course Description: This fifth-year Chinese course is designed to prepare students with advanced-high level competence for future professional engagement in Chinese. It focuses on developing sophisticated Chinese speaking and writing skills for formal settings of communication as well as deep understandings of Chinese culture and society. Students study authentic Chinese texts, mainly literary works and scholarly essays on selected topics of Chinese language, literature, culture, and society. Multimedia materials may also be adopted. Students gain familiarity with and better command of the expressive system of written Chinese, including its rhetorical strategies, discourse devices, sentence patterns, formulaic expressions, prosodic characteristics, and vocabularies featuring different types of written Chinese. They also develop critical thinking and scholarly understanding of social and cultural issues of modern China as related to the course materials. Major class activities include intensive reading, discussion, composition and paper writing, and formal presentations. All classes are conducted in Chinese.
Prerequisite: Chinese 120 or Language Placement Exam (see placement exam details) or consent of instructor (czchu@ucdavis.edu).
GE credit (New): Arts & Humanities, Oral Literacy, World Cultures, and Writing Experience.
Format: Lecture/Discussion - 4 hours.
Textbooks:
- Course materials to be posted online
Chinese 160. The Chinese Language (4 units)
Chengzhi Chu
TR 2:10-4:00P
223 Olson Hall
CRN 16244
Course Description: This is an introductory course of Chinese "Linguistics", i.e., theoretical studies of the structure of the Chinese language, including its sound structure (phonetics & phonology), lexical system, sentence structure (syntax), and semantic system. It also discusses the structure of Chinese scripts (characters). It is NOT a Chinese language training class and does NOT teach "advanced Chinese."
Prerequisite: Chinese 006 (may be taken concurrently) or Language Placement Exam (see placement exam details) or consent of instructor (czchu@ucdavis.edu); Linguistics 001 recommended.
GE credit (New): Arts & Humanities and World Cultures.
Format: Lecture/Discussion - 4 hours.
Textbooks:
- Course materials to be posted online