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MSU Undergraduate Catalog
CHIN
Modern Languages, Chinese
Department of Modern Languages & Literatures
(406) 994-4448
CHIN 101 ELEMENTARY CHINESE I
CHIN 102D ELEMENTARY CHINESE II
CHIN 120 HISTORY, CULTURE AND SOCIETY IN CHINESE FILMS
CHIN 130D HISTORICAL AND LITERARY JOURNEY INTO MODERN CHINA
CHIN 101 ELEMENTARY CHINESE I
F 4 cr. RCT 4
-- Elementary course designed to help students acquire
basic language skills in Mandarin: reading, writing,
listening, speaking. Introduction to Chinese writing
systems. Emphasis on establishing correct pronunciation
and grasp of grammar. Cultural perspectives such as
greetings, simple dialogues re introduced.
CHIN 102D ELEMENTARY CHINESE II
S 4 cr. RCT 4
PREREQUISITE: CHIN 101 or equivalent, or placement interview with instructor.
-- Continuation of CHIN 101. Builds upon the foundation
established in 101. Greater emphasis is placed upon
oral and written expression. Reading and discussions
are designed to increase comprehension of more linguistically
complex texts and more conceptually complex cultural
issues.
CHIN 120 HISTORY, CULTURE AND
SOCIETY IN CHINESE FILMS
F 3 cr. LEC 3
-- This course is intended to present students with
a clear picture of contemporary Chinese society in transition,
as reflected in the cinematic works of the fifth-generation
and sixth-generation Chinese directors.
CHIN 130D HISTORICAL AND LITERARY
JOURNEY INTO MODERN CHINA
S 3 cr. LEC 3
-- The focus of this course will be on twentieth-century
Chinese short stories and novellas in English translation.
We will look at modern Chinese literature in its historical
setting as well as from the point of view of literary
critical theory.
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