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Chinese
1150 -
Beginners’ Chinese 1
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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.
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Chinese 1151, 1152A/B, 1153A/B, the former Chinese 003, 004, 005a/b, 006a/b, the former ICS 007, Grade 12U Chinese or equivalent.
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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.
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1152A/B -
Chinese 1
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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.
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Chinese 1150, 1151, the former Chinese 003, 004, 005a/b, 006a/b; Grade 12U Chinese or equivalent.
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1153A/B -
Chinese 1
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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.
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Chinese 1150, 1151, the former Chinese 003, 004, 005a/b, 006a/b; Grade 12U Chinese or equivalent.
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Chinese
1650F/G -
Perspectives on China
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An examination of China as it emerges in the era of globalization. Contents include territory, people, society, language, science and technology, development and sustainability. Analysis of dominant and diverse realities will provide an essential basis for an appreciation of continuity and change in China. Students will learn how to access major sources of information and critically to evaluate perspectives and debates. Taught in English.
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Chinese
2240F/G -
Understanding Chinese Business Culture 1
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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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Chinese
2241F/G -
Understanding Chinese Business Culture 2
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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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Chinese
2242F/G -
Representative Works in Traditional Chinese Literature
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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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Chinese
2243F/G -
The Chinese Diaspora and Its Literary Representation
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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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Chinese
2244F/G -
Representative Works in Modern Chinese Literature
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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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2250 -
Beginners’ Chinese 2
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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.
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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.
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2252A/B -
Chinese 2
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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.
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2253A/B -
Chinese 2
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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.
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Chinese
2270F/G -
Special Topics
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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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2271F/G -
Special Topics
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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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Chinese
2601A/B -
The Political and Socio-Economic Foundations of Modern China
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A survey of the social, political, and economic factors that shape modern China. Taught in English.
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The former Centre of Global Studies 2202A/B.
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Chinese
2602A/B -
The Cultural Foundations of Modern China
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A survey of the artistic, philosophical, and religious factors that shape modern China. Taught in English.
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The former Centre for Global Studies 2203A/B.
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Chinese
2650F/G -
Fiction and Traditional Chinese Society
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A study of the philosophical, cultural, and political aspects of traditional Chinese society through the reading of narrative texts, short stories, and novels. Literature of various genres and historical periods will be considered to illustrate the thought patterns, popular beliefs, and daily lives characteristic of traditional China. Taught in English.
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The former Centre for Global Studies 2310F/G.
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Chinese
2651F/G -
Fiction and Modern Chinese Society
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Designed to enhance the understanding of modern Chinese society, this course will consider works by major Chinese authors from the Republican and contemporary periods. Emphasis will be on the writers' ideas of political involvement, social change, revolution, and the functions of literature. Events that have shaped modern Chinese history and society, and the writers' responses to them, will also be examined. Taught in English.
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The former Centre for Global Studies 2311F/G.
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3340A/B -
Business Chinese 1
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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.
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The former Chinese 240a/b.
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3341A/B -
Business Chinese 2
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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.
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The former Chinese 241a/b.
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3344A/B -
Proficiency for HSK
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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.
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The former Chinese 244a/b.
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3345A/B -
Improving Communicative Skills in Standard Chinese
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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.
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The former Chinese 245a/b.
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3346A/B -
Improving Chinese Pronunciation
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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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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.
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3352A/B -
Chinese 3
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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.
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3353A/B -
Chinese 3
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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.
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3370F/G -
Special Topics
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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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3371F/G -
Special Topics
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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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3650F/G -
The Chinese Short Story
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A survey of major developments in the history and art of the Chinese short story that examines selected works in classical and vernacular languages representing a variety of narrative forms. Taught in English.
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The former Centre for Global Studies 3401F/G.
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3651F/G -
The Chinese Novel
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A study of the Chinese novel from the 16th to the 20th century that addresses the historical background, the social and cultural context, the aesthetic values, and achievements of individual authors. Taught in English.
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The former Centre for Global Studies 3402F/G.
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3652F/G -
Chinese Discourse on Women and Gender Relations
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The course offers a close reading of male and female writings on women's roles and gender relations in Chinese society. It examines the various normative principles that describe and impose boundaries on women's political and social practices. Taught in English.
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The former Centre for Global Studies 3405F/G.
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3653F/G -
Women in Chinese Society: Images in Literature
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The course examines the roles of women in Chinese society reflected in literature. Texts of different genres and historical periods, with emphasis on the narrative forms of the imperial era, will be read to explore the changing images of the female paragon and the femme fatale. Taught in English.
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The former Centre for Global Studies 3406F/G.
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3950F/G-3959F/G -
Special Topics in China Studies
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Topics selected by the instructor. Consult the Department of French and Asian Studies.
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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.
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Chinese 3350 or permission of the department.
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4452A/B -
Chinese 4
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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.
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4453A/B -
Chinese 4
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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.
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