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Bryn Mawr East Asian Studies Courses
This page displays the schedule of Bryn Mawr courses for this academic year. It also displays descriptions of courses offered by the department during the last four academic years.
For information about courses offered by other Bryn Mawr departments and programs or about courses offered by Haverford and Swarthmore Colleges, please consult the Tri-College Course Guide.
For information about the Academic Calendar, including the dates of first and second quarter courses, please visit the College's master calendar
.Spring 2012
| COURSE | TITLE | SCHEDULE/ UNITS |
MEETING TYPE TIMES/DAYS | LOCATION | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAST B200-001 | Major Seminar: Methods and Approaches in East Asian Studies | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 7:00 PM-10:00 PM T | Dalton Hall 1 | Jiang,Y. |
| EAST B210-001 | Topics in Chinese Cultural History: The Chinese Visual Imagination | Semester / 1 | LEC: 1:00 PM- 2:30 PM MW | Dalton Hall 10 | Bower,V. |
| EAST B229-001 | Topics in Comparative Urbanism: Colonial & Post Colonial Reflections | Semester / 1 | LEC: 1:00 PM- 2:30 PM MW | Taylor Hall F | McDonogh,G. |
| EAST B250-001 | Growth & Spatial Organization of the City: Urbanization in China, 1842-2010 | Semester / 1 | LEC: 12:45 PM- 2:15 PM TTH | Thomas Hall 129 | Zhang,J. |
| EAST B264-001 | Human Rights in China | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 2:30 PM- 4:00 PM MW | Thomas Hall 116 | Wu,Y. |
| EAST B325-001 | Topics in Chinese History and Culture: China's Local Society | Semester / 1 | LEC: 7:00 PM-10:00 PM M | Dalton Hall 6 | Wu,Y. |
| EAST B403-001 | Supervised Work | Semester / 1 | Dept. staff, TBA |
Fall 2012
(Class schedules for this semester will be posted at a later date.)
Spring 2013
(Class schedules for this semester will be posted at a later date.)
Haverford East Asian Studies Courses
Spring 2011
| COURSE | TITLE | SCHEDULE/UNITS | MEETING TYPE TIMES/DAYS | LOCATION | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H120B01 | Chinese Perspectives on the Individual and Society | Semester 2/1 | TTh 2:30-4:00 |
Paul Smith | |
| H132B01 | Japanese Civilization | Semester 2/1 | MW 2:30-4:00 |
Hank Glassman |
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| H235B01 | Early Chinese Philosophy | Semester 2/1 | TTh 1:00-2:30 |
Kethleen Wright | |
| H240B01 | Economic Development and Transformation: China vs. India | Semester 2/1 | TTh 1:00-2:30 |
Saleha Jilani | |
| H256B01 | Zen Thought, Zen Culture, Zen History | Semester 2/1 | MW 12:30-2:00 |
Hank Glassman | |
| H282B01 | Structure of Chinese | Semester 2/1 | F 1:30-4:00 |
Shizhe Huang | |
| H342B01 | Topics in Asian Philosophy: Japanese Zen in Global Context | Semester 2/1 | TTh 11:30-1:00 |
Ashok Gangadean | |
| H347B01 | Topics in East Asian History | Semester 2/1 | F 1:30-4:00 |
Paul Smith |
Fall 2011
| COURSE | TITLE | SCHEDULE/UNITS | MEETING TYPE TIMES/DAYS | LOCATION | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
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Bryn Mawr Chinese Language Courses
This page displays the schedule of Bryn Mawr courses for this academic year. It also displays descriptions of courses offered by the department during the last four academic years.
For information about courses offered by other Bryn Mawr departments and programs or about courses offered by Haverford and Swarthmore Colleges, please consult the Tri-College Course Guide.
For information about the Academic Calendar, including the dates of first and second quarter courses, please visit the College's master calendar
.Spring 2012
| COURSE | TITLE | SCHEDULE/ UNITS |
MEETING TYPE TIMES/DAYS | LOCATION | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNSE B004-001 | Second-Year Chinese | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 9:00 AM-10:00 AM MWF | Thomas Hall 129 | Dept. staff, TBA |
| Drill: Date/Time TBA | Thomas Hall 129 | ||||
| CNSE B004-002 | Second-Year Chinese | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM MWF | Thomas Hall 129 | Dept. staff, TBA |
| Drill: Date/Time TBA | |||||
| CNSE B008-001 | First Year Chinese II (Non-intensive) | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM MWF | Thomas Hall 129 | Chiang,T. |
| CNSE B102-001 | Third-Year Chinese: Readings in the Modern Chinese Short Story and Theater | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 10:00 AM-11:30 AM MW | Thomas Hall 223 | Zhang,C. |
Fall 2012
(Class schedules for this semester will be posted at a later date.)
Spring 2013
(Class schedules for this semester will be posted at a later date.)
Haverford Chinese Language Courses
Spring 2011
| COURSE | TITLE | SCHEDULE/UNITS | MEETING TYPE TIMES/DAYS | LOCATION | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H002A01 | First-year Chinese | Semester 2/1.5 | Master Class: MWF 9:30-10:30;
Drills: TTh 8:30-10:00 or 10:00-11:30 or 1:00-2:30 (All at BMC) |
Changchun Zhang | |
| H002A02 | First-year Chinese | Semester 2/1.5 | Master Class: MWF 10:30-11:30
Drills: TTh 8:30-10:00 or 10:00-11:30 or 1:00-2:30 (All at BMC) |
Changchun Zhang | |
| H202A01 | Adv Chinese: Food in Chinese Culture | Semester 2/1.5 | TTh 10:00-11:30 |
Shizhe Huang |
Fall 2011
| COURSE | TITLE | SCHEDULE/UNITS | MEETING TYPE TIMES/DAYS | LOCATION | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
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Haverford Japanese Language Courses
Spring 2011
| COURSE | TITLE | SCHEDULE/UNITS | MEETING TYPE TIMES/DAYS | LOCATION | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H002A01 | First-year Japanese (Intensive) | Semester 2/1.5 | Master Class: MWF 8:30-9:30
Drills: TTH 8:30-10:00 or TTH 10:00-11:30 |
Kurokawa | |
| H002A02 | First-year Japanese (Intensive) | Semester 2/1.5 | Master Class: MWF 9:30-10:30
Drills: TTH 8:30-10:00 or TTH 10:00-11:30 |
Kurokawa | |
| H004A01 | Second-Year Japanese | Semester 2/1 | Master Class: MWF 8:30-9:30
Drills: TTh 10:00-11:30 or TTh 11:30-1:00 |
Suzuki | |
| H004A02 | Second-Year Japanese | Semester 2/1 | Master Class: MWF 10:30-11:30
Drills: TTh 10:00-11:30 or TTh 11:30-1:00 |
Suzuki | |
| H102A01 | Third-Year Japanese | Semester 2/1 | Master Class: MWF 11:30-12:30
+ one hour of drills TBA |
Suzuki | |
| H202A01 | Fourth-Year Japanese | Semester 2/1 | MF 12:30-2:00 |
Kurokawa |
Fall 2011
| COURSE | TITLE | SCHEDULE/UNITS | MEETING TYPE TIMES/DAYS | LOCATION | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
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Bryn Mawr East Asian Studies Courses
EAST B131 Chinese Civilization Fall 2011 A broad chronological survey of Chinese culture and society from the Bronze Age to the present, with special reference to such topics as belief, family, language, the arts and sociopolitical organization. Readings include primary sources in English translation and secondary studies. (Jiang,Y. -- Division I or Division III) Cross-listed as HIST B131 EAST B200 Major Seminar: Methods and Approaches in East Asian Studies Spring 2012 This course introduces current and prospective majors to the scope and methods of East Asian Studies. It employs readings on East Asian history and culture as a platform for exercises in critical analysis, bibliography, cartography and the formulation of research topics and approaches. It culminates in a substantial research essay. Required of East Asian Studies majors, but open to others by permission, the course should be taken before the senior year. Prerequisite: One year of Chinese or Japanese. (Jiang,Y. -- Division I or Division III) EAST B210 Topics in Chinese Cultural HistorySection 001 (Spring 2012): The Chinese Visual Imagination
Section 002 (Spring 2011): The Chinese Visual Imagination Spring 2012 This is a topics course. Topics vary. (Bower,V. -- Division III: Humanities) Cross-listed as HART B209 EAST B212 Introduction to Chinese Literature
Section 001 (Spring 2011): Literature of Everyday Life
Section 001 (Fall 2011): Literature of Everyday Life Fall 2011 This is a topics course. This course explores literature about everyday life beginning from the earliest times with the Book of Songs to the great 18th century novel, the Dream of the Red Chamber. Topics may vary. (Lin,P., Wilcox,M. -- Division III: Humanities) EAST B218 Topics in World Cities
Section 001 (Fall 2011): Contemporary Chinese Urbanism Fall 2011 An introduction to contemporary issues related to the urban environment. Topics vary. (Zhang,J. -- Division I: Social Science) Cross-listed as CITY B218 EAST B225 Topics in Modern Chinese Literature Not offered 2011-12 This a topics course. This course explores modern China from the early 20th century to the present through its literature, art and films, reading them as commentaries of their own time. Topics vary. (Lin,P. -- Division III: Humanities) Cross-listed as HART B225 Cross-listed as HIST B220 EAST B229 Topics in Comparative Urbanism
Section 001 (Spring 2012): Colonial & Post Colonial Reflections
Section 001 (Spring 2011): DividedCities:Race,Class,Gender & Other Debates Spring 2012 This is a topics course. Topics vary. Enrollment limited to 25 with preference to Cities majors. (McDonogh,G. -- Division I: Social Science) Cross-listed as CITY B229 Cross-listed as ANTH B229 Cross-listed as HART B229 EAST B250 Growth & Spatial Organization of the City
Section 001 (Spring 2012): Urbanization in China, 1842-2010 Spring 2012 An introduction to growth & spatial organization of cities. Topics vary. (Zhang,J. -- Division I: Social Science) Cross-listed as CITY B250 EAST B260 The History and Rhetoric of Buddhist Meditation Fall 2011 While Buddhist meditation is often seen as a neutral technology, free of ties to any one spiritual path or worldview, we will examine the practice through the cosmological and soteriological contexts that gave rise to it. This course examines a great variety of discourses surrounding meditation in traditional Buddhist texts. (Glassman,H.) EAST B263 The Chinese Revolution Not offered 2011-12 Places the causes and consequences of the 20th century revolutions in historical perspective, by examining its late-imperial antecedents and tracing how the revolution has (and has not) transformed China, including the lives of such key revolutionary supporters as the peasantry, women, and intellectuals. (Jiang,Y. -- Division I: Social Science) Cross-listed as HIST B262 EAST B264 Human Rights in China Spring 2012 This course will examine China's human rights issues from a historical perspective. The topics include diverse perspectives on human rights, historical background, civil rights, religious practice, justice system, education, as well as the problems concerning some social groups such as migrant laborers, women, ethnic minorities and peasants. (Wu,Y. -- Division I or Division III) Cross-listed as HIST B260 EAST B267 The Development of the Modern Japanese Nation Not offered 2011-12 An introduction to the main social dimensions central to an understanding of contemporary Japanese society and nationhood in comparison to other societies. The course also aims to provide students with training in comparative analysis in sociology. (Takenaka,A. -- Division I: Social Science) Cross-listed as SOCL B267 Cross-listed as ANTH B267 EAST B272 Topics in Early and Medieval China Not offered 2011-12 This is a topics course. Course content varies. (Lin,P. -- Division I: Social Science) Cross-listed as CITY B273 Cross-listed as HART B272 EAST B325 Topics in Chinese History and Culture
Section 001 (Spring 2012): China's Local Society Spring 2012 This is a topics course. Course content varies. (Wu,Y. -- Division III: Humanities) Cross-listed as HIST B326 EAST B352 China's Environment Fall 2011 This seminar explores China's environmental issues from a historical perspective. It begins by considering a range of analytical approaches , and then explores three general periods in China's environmental changes, imperial times, Mao's socialist experiments during the first thirty years of the People's Republic, and the post-Mao reforms. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. (Jiang,Y. -- Division I: Social Science) Cross-listed as HIST B352 EAST B354 Identity, Ritual and Cultural Practice in Contemporary Vietnam Not offered 2011-12 This course focuses on the ways in which recent economic and political changes in Vietnam influence and shape everyday lives, meanings and practices there. It explores construction of identity in Vietnam through topics including ritual and marriage practices, gendered socialization, social reproduction and memory. Prerequisite: at least ANTH B102 or permission of the instructor. (Pashigian,M. -- Division I: Social Science) Cross-listed as ANTH B354 EAST B362 Environment in Contemporary East Asia: China and Japan Not offered 2011-12 This seminar explores environmental issues in contemporary East Asia from a historical perspective. It will explore the common and different environmental problems in Japan and China, and explain and interpret their causal factors and solving measures in cultural traditions, social movements, economic growth, political and legal institutions and practices, international cooperation and changing perceptions. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or above. (Jiang,Y. -- Division I or Division III) EAST B398 Senior Seminar A research workshop culminating in the writing and presentation of a senior thesis. Required of all majors; open to concentrators and others by permission. (Glassman,H., Jiang,Y., Lin,P., Kaneko,M.) EAST B399 Senior Seminar A research workshop culminating in the writing and presentation of a senior thesis. Required of all majors; open to concentrators and others by permission. (Glassman,H., Jiang,Y.) EAST B403 Supervised Work
Haverford East Asian Studies Courses
EAST H120 Chinese Perspectives on the Individual and Society
A survey of philosophical, literary, legal, and autobiographical sources on Chinese notions of the individual in traditional and modern China . Particular emphasis is placed on identifying how ideal and actual relationships between the individual and society vary across class and gender and over time. Special attention will be paid to the early 20th century, when Western ideas about the individual begin to penetrate Chinese literature and political discourse. (Smith)
EAST H129 The Lotus Sutra: Text, Image, and Practice
An exploration of the Lotus Sutra, arguably the most important text in the history of East Asian Buddhism. We will examine its narrative and doctrinal dimensions, study artistic representations of its stories, and explore the practice and cult of the text. (Glassman, Division III; cross-listed in Writing Program and Religion.)
EAST H132 Japanese Civilization
A broad chronological survey of Japanese culture and society from the earliest times to the present, with special reference to such topics as belief, family, language, the arts and sociopolitical organization. Readings include primary sources in English translation and secondary studies. (Glassman, Division I or III)
EAST H201 Introduction to Buddhism
Focusing on the East Asian Buddhist tradition, the course examines Buddhist philosophy, doctrine and practice as textual traditions and as lived religion. (Glassman, Division III)
EAST H218 Chinese Calligraphy as an Art Form
Studio art course. Students learn fundamental techniques of the art of Chinese calligraphy. Considers its impact on Western artists. Students create art projects inspired by Chinese calligraphy. No knowledge of the Chinese language is necessary. Cross listed in Fine Arts. (Li)
EAST H228 The Logos and the Tao
This course challenges the postmodern construction of " China " as the (feminine) poetic " Other " to the (masculine) metaphysical " West " by analyzing postmodern concepts of word, image and writing in relation to Chinese poetry, painting and calligraphy. (Wright)
EAST B229 Comparative Urbanism: Colonial and Postcolonial Cities
This course exams the issues of colonialism, postcolonialism, and urbanism in a Chinese context. As Chinese society transformed in the 19th and early 20th centuries, cities were at the forefront of change, becoming symbols of both the promise and the discontents of modernity. At the same time, Chinese cities maintained their roles as centers of economic, political, and religious activity. How did these shifts affect urban life? We will consider answers to these questions with reference to hygiene, markets, military bases, crime, imperialism and labor. (McDonogh, Division I; cross-listed as CITY B229, ANTH B229, and HART B229) Not offered in 2009-10.
EAST H235 Early Chinese Philosophy
An introduction to the lively and sharp disputes between competing schools of philosophy in ancient Chinese philosophy, that is, philosophy in the pre-Han period prior to the syncretism that marks “Confucianism,” neo-Confucianism, and most recently New Confucianism. (Kathleen Wright)
Prerequisite: One 100-level course in philosophy or EAST 131 Chinese Civilization or by permission of the instructor
Enrollment limited to 25 students.
EAST H240 Economic Development and Transformation: China vs. India
A survey of the economic development and recent transitional experience in China and India, giant neighboring countries, accounting for roughly one third of total world population. The course will examine the economic structure and policies in the two countries, with a focus on comparing China and India's recent economic successes and failures, their development policies and strategies, institutional changes, and factors affecting the transformation process in the two countries. (Jilani, Division I; cross-listed as Economics H240)
EAST H242 Buddhist Philosophy
An introduction to classical Indian Buddhist thought in a global and comparative context. The course begins with a meditative reading of the classical text -- The Dhamapada -- and proceeds to an in depth critical exploration of the teachings of Nagarjuna, the great dialectician who founded the Madhyamika School. (Gangadean)
EAST H244 Anthropology of China
This course is a basic introduction to the anthropology of China. We investigate family, religion, and politics, paying particular attention to "the problem of women," as anthropologists and the Chinese Communist Party have termed the study of gender relations and gendered representations. The scope of our inquiry is about one century: we begin with traditional China and end with the present. Our primary site is the Chinese mainland (rather than Taiwan, Hong Kong, or the Chinese diaspora). Our goals include learning specific information about China, Chinese society, and Chinese culture; examining a range of diverse anthropological approaches to the study of human beings; and exploring the political dimensions of representation. Cross-listed in Anthropology. Prerequisite: One course in ANTH or EAST or consent. (Gillette)
EAST H256 Zen Thought, Zen Culture, Zen History
What are we talking about when we talk about Zen? This course is an introduction to the intellectual and cultural history of the style of Buddhism known as Zen in Japanese. We will examine the development and expression of this religious movement in China, Korea, Japan and Vietnam. (Glassman)
EAST H261 Mid-Imperial China, 1600-1900
Surveys Chinese culture and society at the height of the imperial era through the 18th century and the ensuing political and cultural crises catalysed by institutional decline and Western imperialism in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Cross-listed in History. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and one course in either History or East Asian Studies. (Smith)
EAST H262 Chinese Social History: Gods, Ghosts and Ancestors in Traditional Chinese Society
Surveys a rotating series of topics in the Chinese social and cultural history. (Smith, Division III; cross-listed as History H262)
EAST H265 Modern Japan
Explores selected topics in the rise of modern Japan from the late-16th century to the Pacific War, including the creation of the centralized Tokugawa state, the urban culture of the 17th and 18th centuries, the Meiji Restoration and modernization in the late-19th and early-20th centuries, and the sources and consequences of Japanese imperialism. (Walsh, Division III; cross-listed as History H265)
EAST H282 Structure of Chinese
This course is designed to provide an overview of the historical development of the Chinese language and its structures in terms of phonetics/phonology, syntax and semantics. Students of linguistics will have an opportunity to enrich and broaden their understanding of linguistic theories and methodologies, and to develop skills in analyzing a non-Indo-European language, while students who have completed at least second-year Chinese will be exposed to systematic analyses of the language to learn the general patterns. Prerequisites: at least two of the following three: Introduction to Syntax, Introduction to Semantics or second-year Chinese or above; or consent of the instructor. (Huang)
EAST H299 Modern Japanese Literature and Its Encounter with the West
Agnes Chen Memorial Lectureship in East Asian Studies, established in honor of his sister by Francis J. Chen '40. One of the defining features of Japanese literature is an absorption of styles and concepts drawn from the West; yet Japanese aesthetics and literary techniques have deep roots and continue to be fertile in the literary soil of Japan . We will explore some of the cross-cultural phenomena, such as the aesthetic ambitions of imported romanticism; intellectualism and anti-intellectualism; and the agonies of forging new literary traditions in the wake of a cataclysmic world war. Prerequisite: sophomore standing or above. (Kaneko)
EAST H310 Religion and Gender in Premodern Japanese Literature
Examination of the intersection of religion and gender in Japanese literature from the eighth through the 16th centuries; from Japanese creation myths to Lady Murasaki's courtly Tale of Genji and the homoerotic Buddhist literature of the late medieval period. The course assumes no prior academic experience in gender studies, literature, religion or Japanese culture. All sources are in English translation. (Glassman, Division III; cross-listed as Religion H310)
EAST B325 Topics in Chinese History and Culture: China’s Environment:History, Policy, and Rights
Most commentators link China’s environmental issues to the country’s post-1978 economic growth and overlook the historical roots of many of these ecological problems. This course will investigate key topics in the environmental history of China over the last three thousand years. We will begin by considering a range of analytical approaches, including environmental history, institutional politics, human rights, and political ecology, and will then explore three general periods in China’s environmental changes: imperial times, Mao’s socialist experiments, and the post-Mao reforms. (Jiang, Division III; cross-listed as HIST B326)
EAST H342 Topics in Asian Philosophy: Buddhism in a Global Context
This advanced seminar focuses on the development of Zen (Japanese) Buddhism culminating in the work of Nishida and his influential Kyoto School of Zen Philosophy. The background in the Indian origins of Madhyamika dialectic introduced by Nagarjuna is traced through the Zen Master Dogen and into the flourishing of the modern Kyoto School founded by Nishida. The seminar focuses on texts by Dogen and on selected writings in the Kyoto School: Nishida, Nishitani and Abe. Nishida's thought is developed in dialogue with thinkers such as Aristotle, Descartes, Kant, Hegel, Husserl, Sartre and Heidegger, Nagarjuna and others. (Gangadean)
EAST H347 Topics in East Asian History
An exploration of China's place in the current world history from the first through the late 19th centuries, with equal focus on theoretical debates and primary-source observations. Recommended for junors and seniors with prior courses in history. (Smith)
EAST H349 The Medieval Transformation of Eurasia, circa 1000-1400
This course surveys the nature of and linkages between changes in Europe, the Islamic world, China and Japan , with a primary focus on such literary sources as The Canterbury Tales (Europe), The Arabian Nights (Middle East), Tale of the Heike (Japan) and The Story of the Western Wing (China). (Smith
EAST H370 Topics in Buddhist Studies: The Lotus Sutra
The purpose of this course is to give students with a basic background in Buddhist Studies deeper conversancy with a particular textual, thematic, or practice tradition in the history of Buddhism. (Glassman)
EAST H382 Syntax and Semantics of Mandarin Chinese
An examination of the core issues in the study of Chinese syntax and semantics, such as phrase structure, modification structure, quantification, or event semantics. The aim is to examine a rich array of data as analyzed by specialists and study the inner workings of the language and its theoretical implications. Prerequisite: Intro to Syntax & Intro to Semantics. Cross-listed in Linguistics.
EAST H415 Theory and Experience
This advanced research seminar is about Chinese material culture in its historical and contemporary manifestations. Particular attention will be paid to Chinese ceramics. Students will design & complete individual research projects centered on objects, architectural installations, and other manifestations of Chinese material culture available in the Philadelphia area. (Gillette; cross-listed as Anthropology H415)
Bryn Mawr Chinese Language Courses
CNSE B001 First-year Chinese Not offered 2011-12 An intensive introductory course in modern spoken and writ-ten Chinese. The development of oral-aural skills is inte-grated through grammar explanations and drill sessions de-signed to reinforce new material through active practice. Six hours a week of lecture and oral practice plus one-on-one sessions with the instructor. This is a year-long course; both semesters are required for credit. (Chiang,T., Zhang,C. -- Language Level 1) CNSE B002 First-year Chinese Not offered 2011-12 An intensive introductory course in modern spoken and written Chinese. The development of oral-aural skills is integrated through grammar explanations and drill sessions designed to reinforce new material through active practice. Six hours a week of lecture and oral practice plus one-on-one sessions with the instructor. This is a year-long course; both semesters are required for credit. (Chiang,T., Zhang,C. -- Language Level 1) CNSE B003 Second-year Chinese Fall 2011 Second-year Chinese aims for further development of language skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Five hours of class plus individual conference. This is a year-long course; both semesters (CNSE 003 and 004) are required for credit. Prerequisite: First-year Chinese or consent of instructor. Limited to 18 students. (Department staff,T., Chiang,T. -- Language Level 2) CNSE B004 Second-Year Chinese Spring 2012 Second-year Chinese aims for further development of language skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Five hours of class plus individual conference. This is a year-long course; both semesters (CNSE 003 and 004) are required for credit. Prerequisite: First-year Chinese or consent of instructor. Limited to 18 students. (Department staff,T., Chiang,T., Zhang,C. -- Language Level 2) CNSE B007 First Year Chinese I Non-intensive Fall 2011 This course is designed for students who have some facility in listening, speaking, reading and writing Chinese but have not yet achieved sufficient proficiency to take Second Year Chinese. It is a year-long course that covers the same lessons as the intensive First Year Chinese, but the class meets only three hours a week. Prerequisite: Chinese Language Placement exam. (Chiang,T. -- Language Level 1) CNSE B008 First Year Chinese II (Non-intensive) Spring 2012 This course is designed for students who have some facility in listening, speaking, reading and writing Chinese but have not yet achieved sufficient proficiency to take Second Year Chinese. Prerequisite: CNSE B007 (Chiang,T. -- Language Level 1) CNSE B101 Third-Year Chinese: Readings in the Modern Chinese Short Story and Theater Fall 2011 A focus on overall language skills through reading and discussion of modern short stories, as well as on students facility in written and oral expression through readings in modern drama and screenplays. Readings include representative works from the May Fourth Period (1919-27) to the present. Audio- and videotapes of drama and films are used as study aids. Prerequisite: Second-Year Chinese or consent of instructor. (Zhang,C. -- Language Level 2) CNSE B102 Third-Year Chinese: Readings in the Modern Chinese Short Story and Theater Spring 2012 A focus on overall language skills through reading and discussion of modern short stories, as well as on students facility in written and oral expression through readings in modern drama and screenplays. Readings include representative works from the May Fourth Period (1919-27) to the present. Audio- and videotapes of drama and films are used as study aids. Prerequisite: Second-Year Chinese or consent of instructor.Current topic description: Title should be Third Year Chinese (Zhang,C., Chiang,T. -- Language Level 2) CNSE B201 Advanced Chinese
Section 001 (Fall 2011): Readings in Modern Chinese Lit Fall 2011 Development of language ability by readings in modern Chinese literature, history and/or philosophy. Speaking and reading skills are equally emphasized through a considera-tion of the intellectual, historical and social significance of representative works. May be repeated as topics vary. Prerequisite: Third-year Chinese or permission of instructor. (Zhao,J. -- Division III: Humanities) CNSE B204 Advanced Chinese: Readings in Contemporary Chinese Culture Not offered 2011-12 Through non-fiction writings this course begins with the 1980's and concludes with contemporary China. Enriches the students' vocabulary in and understanding of social, cultural and business issues confronting China today. Students will read and write about urgent matters that China is facing; while enhancing aural and spoken skills through presentations and discussions. Prerequisite: Third Year Chinese or the equivalent. (Lin,P.) CNSE B403 Supervised Work
Haverford Chinese Language Courses
CNSE H003, H004 Second-year Chinese
Second-year Chinese aims for further development of language skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Five hours of class plus one-on-one sessions with the instructor. This is a year-long course; both semesters are required for credit. (Chiang, Zhang, Language Level 2)
CNSE H202 Advanced Chinese: Food in Chinese Culture
Development of language ability in the areas of modern Chinese literature, history and/or philosophy. Speaking and reading skills are equally emphasized through a consideration of the intellectual, historical and social significance of representative works. (Huang)
Haverford Japanese Language Courses
JPNSE H001, H002 First-year Japanese (Intensive)
An intensive introduction to the four basic skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening), with special emphasis on the development of conversational fluency in sociocultural contexts. Six hours per week of lecture and oral practice. This is a year-long course; both semesters are required for credit. (Koike)
JPNSE H003, H004 Second-year Japanese
A continuation of first-year Japanese, with a focus on the further development of oral proficiency, along with reading and writing skills. Five hours per week of lecture and oral practice. Prerequisite: First-year Japanese or equivalent. (Suzuki)
JPNSE H101, H102 Third-year Japanese
A continuation of language study with further development of oral proficiency. Emphasis on reading and discussing simple texts. Advanced study of grammar and kanji; introduction to composition writing. Three hours of class, one hour of oral practice. Prerequisite: Second-year Japanese or equivalent. (Suzuki)
JPNSE H201, H202 Fourth-year Japanese
Advanced Japanese language training with a focus on reading. Students in this course will learn many new kanji, will be introduced to classical Japanese grammar, will watch movies and films dealing with contemporary topics, and will continue to deepen their understanding of the Japanese language. Prerequisite: Third-year Japanese or equivalent and consent of the instructor. (Koike)