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Academic Calendar 2008 AFFILIATED UNIVERSITY COLLEGES AFFILIATED UNIVERSITY COLLEGE COURSE INFORMATION Chinese (AC)
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UNDERGRADUATE COURSE INFORMATION
FACULTY MEMBERS
AFFILIATED UNIVERSITY COLLEGES
GLOSSARY
NEW MODULES/PROGRAMS
TABLE OF CONTENTS




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Note:  In order to find a course in the new 4 digit numbering system using an old 3 digit number, please refer to the conversion list below. Before registering for courses with the new 4 digit numbering system, please ensure that you have not previously taken the course in its 3 digit form.

Click here for conversion list of former 3-digit course numbers.

Chinese 1150 - Beginners’ Chinese 1
An introduction to oral and written standard Chinese for students with no previous knowledge of the language and no previous exposure to Chinese culture. Students will learn approximately 400 characters, 40 sentence structures, basic grammar, and will be able to write short passages and conduct brief, informal dialogues. The pinyin romanization system will be introduced. Prepares students for progression to Chinese 2250.
Antirequisite(s): Chinese 1151, 1152A/B, 1153A/B, the former Chinese 003, 004, 005a/b, 006a/b, the former ICS 007, grade 12U Chinese or OAC Chinese or equivalent.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department.
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Extra Information: 4 hours, 1.0 course.
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Chinese 1151 - Chinese 1
An introduction to oral and written standard Chinese for students with no previous knowledge of the language. Students will learn approximately 400 characters, 40 sentence structures, basic grammar, and will be able to write short passages and conduct brief, informal dialogues. The pinyin romanization system will be introduced. Prepare students for progression to Chinese 2251.
Antirequisite(s): Chinese 1150, 1152A/B, 1153A/B, the former Chinese 003, 004, 005a/b, 006a/b; grade 12U Chinese or OAC Chinese or equivalent.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department.
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Extra Information: 4 hours, 1.0 course.
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Chinese 1152A/B - Chinese 1
An introduction to oral and written standard Chinese for students with no previous knowledge of the language. In the sequence of Chinese 1152A/B and 1153A/B, students will learn approximately 400 characters, 40 sentence structures, basic grammar, and will be able to write short passages and conduct brief, informal dialogues. The pinyin romanization system will be introduced. Prepares students for progression to Chinese 1153A/B.
Antirequisite(s): Chinese 1150, 1151, the former Chinese 003, 004, 005a/b, 006a/b; grade 12U Chinese or OAC Chinese or equivalent.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department.
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Extra Information: 4 hours, 0.5 course.
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Chinese 1153A/B - Chinese 1
An introduction to oral and written standard Chinese for students with no previous knowledge of the language. In the sequence of Chinese 1152A/B and 1153A/B, students will learn approximately 400 characters, 40 sentence structures, basic grammar, and will be able to write short passages and conduct brief, informal dialogues. The pinyin romanization system will be introduced. Prepares students for progression to Chinese 2251.
Antirequisite(s): Chinese 1150, 1151, the former Chinese 003, 004, 005a/b, 006a/b; grade 12U Chinese or OAC Chinese equivalent.
Prerequisite(s): Chinese 1152A/B or permission of the department.
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Extra Information: 4 hours, 0.5 course.
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Chinese 2240F/G - Understanding Chinese Business Culture 1
An intensive study of contemporary language and socio-cultural issues and topics involved in domestic and international businesses in China. Discussion of selected readings from print and internet resources will help the student to gain language and cultural skills crucial to understanding business interactions in China.
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Chinese 2241F/G - Understanding Chinese Business Culture 2
An intensive study of spoken and non-verbal communication and practices in the cultural context of contemporary Chinese business. Discussion of real cases will help the student to develop an awareness of cultural nuances involved in doing business with the Chinese in China.
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Chinese 2242F/G - Representative Works in Traditional Chinese Literature
A survey of major works of prose by pre-modern Chinese writers. This course focuses on reading texts and analyzing their textual structure, aesthetic values, and historical contexts. Attention will also be paid to the evolution of the Chinese language from the Classical to the vernacular.
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Chinese 2243F/G - The Chinese Diaspora and Its Literary Representation
A study of Chinese literary works written by Chinese-Canadian writers. This course examines the Chinese diaspora in relation to social constructions of ethnicity, identity, community, gender and sexuality. It also looks into reflections on the relations of the diasporic community, the homeland and the host country.
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Chinese 2244F/G - Representative Works in Modern Chinese Literature 
A survey of major works of prose by modern Chinese writers. Selected works will be discussed in relation to the writers’ ideas of political involvement, social change, revolution and the function of literature. Events that have shaped modern Chinese history and society will also be examined.
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Chinese 2250 - Beginners’ Chinese 2
A course in standard Chinese and a continuation of Chinese 1150. Students will build on skills in reading, writing, and speaking developed in earlier courses. They will gain an increased vocabulary (approximately 1000 characters) and a greater understanding of more complex grammatical structures. The pinyin romanization system will be used.
Antirequisite(s): Chinese 2251, 2252A/B, 2253A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Chinese 1150 or 1151, or permission of the department.
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Extra Information: 4 hours, 1.0 course.
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Chinese 2251 - Chinese 2
An intermediate course in standard Chinese and a continuation of Chinese 1151. Students will build on skills in reading, writing, and speaking developed in earlier courses. Students will gain an increased vocabulary (approximately 1000 characters) and a greater understanding of more complex grammatical structures. The pinyin romanization system will be used.
Antirequisite(s): Chinese 2250, 2252A/B, 2253A/B
Prerequisite(s): Chinese 1150 or 1151, or permission of the department.
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Extra Information: 4 hours, 1.0 course.
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Chinese 2252A/B - Chinese 2
An intermediate course in standard Chinese and a continuation of Chinese 1151. Students will build on skills in reading, writing, and speaking developed in earlier courses. Students will gain an increased vocabulary (approximately 1000 characters in Chinese 2252A/B and 2253A/B) and a greater understanding of more complex grammatical structures. The pinyin romanization system will be used. Prepares students for progression to Chinese 2253A/B.
Antirequisite(s): Chinese 2250, 2251.
Prerequisite(s): Chinese 1150 or 1151, or permission of the department.
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Extra Information: 4 hours, 0.5 course.
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Chinese 2253A/B - Chinese 2
An intermediate course in standard Chinese and a continuation of Chinese 2252A/B. Students will build on skills in reading, writing, and speaking developed in earlier courses. Students will gain an increased vocabulary (approximately 1000 characters in Chinese 2252A/B and 2253A/B) and a greater understanding of more complex grammatical structures. The pinyin romanization system will be used.
Antirequisite(s): Chinese 2250, 2251.
Prerequisite(s): Chinese 2252A/B, or permission of the department.
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Extra Information: 4 hours, 0.5 course.
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Chinese 2270F/G - Special Topics
Further study in Chinese language and culture.
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Prerequisite(s): Chinese 2250 or 2251, or the former Chinese 023 or 024, or permission of the department.
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Chinese 2271F/G - Special Topics
Further study in Chinese language and culture.
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Prerequisite(s): Chinese 2250 or 2251, or the former Chinese 023 or 024, or permission of the department.
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Chinese 3340A/B - Business Chinese 1
This course is intended for students who can read and write Modern Standard Chinese. Students will develop specific knowledge and skills in business communication in Chinese. Business etiquette and protocol will be discussed. Translation and competence in interpretation will be fostered by the study of business terms, documents, and practices.
Antirequisite(s): The former Chinese 240a/b.
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Extra Information: 4 hours, 0.5 course.
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Chinese 3341A/B - Business Chinese 2
This course is intended for students who can read and write Modern Standard Chinese. Students will study business terms, communication styles and formats, and acquire linguistic and cultural knowledge for conducting business in Chinese. Students will develop competence through practical experience in reading and writing market reports and analysing contracts.
Antirequisite(s): The former Chinese 241a/b.
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Extra Information: 4 hours, 0.5 course.
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Chinese 3344A/B - Proficiency for HSK
This course is designed for students who speak Cantonese or Fujianese and have a working knowledge of written Chinese. Student will improve their proficiency in: pronunciation, listening and reading comprehension, oral and written communication of Standard Chinese. Students who plan to take the HSK test (Chinese proficiency test) should enrol in this course.
Antirequisite(s): The former Chinese 244a/b.
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Extra Information: 4 hours, 0.5 course.
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Chinese 3345A/B - Improving Communicative Skills in Standard Chinese
This course is intended for students who can read and write Modern Standard Chinese. Students will improve their competence in understanding and using spoken and written Standard Chinese. Print and electronic resources including Chinese television broadcasts and the World Wide Web are used to develop comprehension and writing skills.
Antirequisite(s): The former Chinese 245a/b.
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Extra Information: 4 hours, 0.5 course.
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Chinese 3346A/B - Improving Chinese Pronunciation
This course is designed for students who speak a Chinese dialect and have an intermediate level of reading and writing proficiency. Students will improve their pronunciation through study of the Chinese phonetic system and practice of correct intonation, rhythm and accentuation.
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Prerequisite(s): Chinese 3344A/B or permission of the department.
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Extra Information: 4 hours, 0.5 course.
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Chinese 3350 - Chinese 3
A third-level course in standard Chinese. Advanced conversation, written composition, listening and speaking skills, and translation techniques will be emphasized. Students will learn all the basic grammatical patterns and gain a larger vocabulary (approximately 1600 characters). Selections from newspapers and short essays will be incorporated.
Antirequisite(s): Chinese 3352A/B, 3353A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Chinese 2250 or 2251 or permission of the department.
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Extra Information: 4 hours, 1.0 course.
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Chinese 3352A/B - Chinese 3
A third-level course in standard Chinese. Advanced conversation, written composition, listening and speaking skills, and translation techniques will be emphasized. Students will learn all the basic grammatical patterns and gain a larger vocabulary (approximately 1500 characters in Chinese 3352A/B and 3353A/B). Prepare students for progression to Chinese 3353A/B.
Antirequisite(s): Chinese 3350
Prerequisite(s): Chinese 2250, 2251 or permission of the department.
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Extra Information: 4 hours, 0.5 course.
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Chinese 3353A/B - Chinese 3
A third-level course in standard Chinese and a continuation of Chinese 3352A/B. Advanced conversation, written composition, listening and speaking skills, and translation techniques will be emphasized. Student will learn all the basic grammatical patterns and gain a larger vocabulary (approximately 1500 characters in Chinese 3352A/B and 3353A/B). Prepare students for progression to Chinese 4450.
Antirequisite(s): Chinese 3350
Prerequisite(s): Chinese 3352A/B or permission of the department.
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Extra Information: 4 hours, 0.5 course.
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Chinese 3370F/G - Special Topics
This course is intended for students who can read and write in Modern Standard Chinese and will include studies in Chinese language and culture.
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Chinese 3371F/G - Special Topics
This course is intended for students who can read and write in Modern Standard Chinese and will include studies in Chinese language and culture.
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Chinese 4450 - Chinese 4
An advanced course in standard Chinese, building on skills developed in earlier Chinese courses. Students will read short Chinese literary texts, newspapers and journals, develop skills in conversation and discussion of topics related to the readings, and develop practical writing skills. Students will develop comprehension skills by using Chinese media broadcasts.
Antirequisite(s): Chinese 4452A/B, 4453A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Chinese 3350 or permission of the department.
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Extra Information: 4 hours, 1.0 course.
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Chinese 4452A/B - Chinese 4
An advanced course in standard Chinese. Building on skills developed in Chinese 3350, students will read short Chinese literary texts, newspapers and journals, develop skills in conversation and discussion of topics related to the readings, and develop practical writing skills. Prepare students for progression to Chinese 4453A/B.
Antirequisite(s): Chinese 4450
Prerequisite(s): Chinese 3350 or permission of the department.
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Extra Information: 4 hours, 0.5 course.
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Chinese 4453A/B - Chinese 4
An advanced course in standard Chinese and a continuation of Chinese 4452A/B. Building on skills developed in Chinese 3350, students will read short Chinese literary texts, newspapers and journals, develop skills in conversation and discussion of topics related to the readings, and develop practical writing skills.
Antirequisite(s): Chinese 4450
Prerequisite(s): Chinese 4452A/B or permission of the department.
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Extra Information: 4 hours, 0.5 course.
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