Chinese language courses
CHJA 101
Beginning Chinese I
An introduction to elementary Mandarin Chinese. Emphasis on the acquisition of basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with discussions to practice pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. Five class meetings per week. 6 units.
CHJA 102
Beginning Chinese II
A continuation of CHJA 101 with further practice in basic language skills. Five class meetings per week. 6 units. Prerequisite: CHJA 101
CHJA 201
Beginning Intermediate Chinese
A course to help students attain minimal fluency in conversational Chinese and begin to read and write beyond the elementary level. Five class meetings per week. 6 units. Prerequisite: CHJA 102
CHJA 202
Intermediate Chinese I
Intermediate-level Chinese with further practice in conversational fluency and exposure to more difficult levels of reading and writing. Five class meetings per week. 6 units. Prerequisite: CHJA 201
CHJA 203
Intermediate Chinese II
Continued intermediate-level work in Chinese. Focus on developing more sustained use of Mandarin Chinese in conversation, reading, and writing. Five class meetings per week. 6 units. Prerequisite: CHJA 202
CHJA 301
Advanced Intermediate Chinese
An advanced Chinese course for students who want to develop their language skills. Extensive use of contemporary print and media materials to emphasize written as well as oral proficiency while providing students with a basic cultural understanding of today’s China. Course does not count toward the humanities general education requirement for B.A. and B.A./B.Mus students. 6 units. Prerequisite: CHJA 203 or consent of instructor
CHJA 401
Advanced Communicative Chinese
An advanced course, taught in Chinese, designed to strengthen the language proficiency of upper-level students, especially those returning from studying abroad in the Associated Colleges in China program. Students gain intensive practice in all communicative skills through extensive oral discussion, preparation of written reports on various social topics, and exposure to current academic essays, short stories, and films. Course does not count towards the humanities general education requirement for B.A. and B.A./B.Mus students. 6 units. Prerequisite: CHJA 301 and consent of instructor
CHJA 402
Advanced Readings in Chinese
An advanced course in Chinese that introduces students to texts in classical and documentary style. During the first half of the course, students review the basic grammar and vocabulary of classical Chinese through short readings in traditional classical texts. The second half builds upon this base to introduce students to contemporary readings in literature and documents, which draw heavily upon classical elements. Course does not count towards the humanities general education requirement for B.A. and B.A./B.Mus students. 6 units. Prerequisite: CHJA 203 or consent of instructor
Japanese language courses
CHJA 111
Beginning Japanese I
An introduction to beginning Japanese. Emphasis on the acquisition of basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with discussions to practice pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. Five class meetings per week. 6 units.
CHJA 112
Beginning Japanese II
A continuation of CHJA 111 with further practice in basic language skills. Five class meetings per week. 6 units. Prerequisite: CHJA 111 or equivalent
CHJA 211
Beginning Intermediate Japanese
A course to help students attain minimal proficiency in conversational Japanese and begin to read and write beyond the elementary level. Five class meetings per week. 6 units. Prerequisite: CHJA 112
CHJA 212
Intermediate Japanese I
Intermediate-level Japanese with further practice in conversational fluency and exposure to more difficult levels of reading and writing. Five class meetings per week. 6 units. Prerequisite: CHJA 211 or consent of instructor
CHJA 213
Intermediate Japanese II
Intermediate-level Japanese with further practice in all four skills. A continuation of CHJA 212. Five class meetings per week. 6 units. Prerequisite: CHJA 212 or consent of instructor
CHJA 311
Advanced Intermediate Japanese
This advanced course is designed for students who wish to develop their language skills in Japanese beyond the intermediate level. It provides students with a basic cultural understanding of today’s Japan. Contemporary print and media materials will be used to enhance written as well as oral proficiency. Course does not count towards the humanities general education requirement for B.A. and B.A./B.Mus students. 6 units. Prerequisite: CHJA 213 or consent of instructor
CHJA 411
Advanced Communicative Japanese
An advanced course, taught in Japanese, designed to strengthen the language proficiency of upper-level students, especially those returning from studying in Japan. Course does not count towards the humanities general education requirement for B.A. and B.A./B.Mus students. 6 units.
Literature and culture courses
CHJA 260
East Asian Classics in Translation
This introductory course explores encounters with nature in East Asian texts through close reading of primary texts in English translation — Taoist philosophy, lyric poetry, personal memoirs, and fiction — from the traditional periods of China and Japan, ending with a contemporary Japanese novel from the mid-1990s. Particular attention is paid to literary form, voice, aesthetic concerns, and issues relating to humans’ relationship with nature. 6 units. Also listed as Environmental Studies 206, East Asian Studies 260. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing; East Asian Studies 140 recommended
CHJA 265
Introduction to Japanese Language and Culture
A survey introducing major characteristics of Japanese language with reference to the structure of Japanese society. Topics include honorifics, use of pronouns, loan words, age and gender differences in the language. The course will also familiarize students with various aspects of traditional and contemporary Japanese culture. 6 units. Also listed as Linguistics 265, East Asian Studies 265.
CHJA 310
Introduction to East Asian Linguistics
Survey of genetic, regional, and typological classification of East Asian languages; writing systems for Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Tibetan languages; descriptive and comparative analyses of phonological, morphological, and syntactic structures of East Asian languages. More than one language may be investigated in detail. 6 units. Also listed as Linguistics 310, East Asian Studies 310
CHJA 325
Destination China
A required course for students who plan to study in China on the Associated Colleges in China (ACC) Program or an equivalent program. Students will be asked to participate in weekly meetings on various topics related to contemporary China. 2 units.
CHJA 350
Modern Chinese Literature and Cinema in Translation
A survey of 20th-century Chinese fiction and cinema. Iconoclastic works of modern Chinese vernacular fiction from 1919 through the post-Cultural Revolution (1966-1976) will be juxtaposed alongside films dealing with the same period, such as Yellow Earth (1984) and Farewell, My Concubine (1992) made by the so-called Fifth Generation of film directors (born after 1949, when the People’s Republic was founded). Class conducted in English. No knowledge of Chinese required. 6 units. Also listed as East Asian Studies 350.
CHJA 520
Seminar in Chinese Literature
An introduction to some of China’s greatest literary texts of a single genre, period, author, or theme. Issues addressed include gender relations, responses to traditional roles, and the development of fiction in China. Knowledge of Chinese not required. Advanced students of Chinese language may take concurrently CHJA 190, for three units, and work with the instructor to read excerpts in the original Chinese. 6 units. Also listed as East Asian Studies 520.
CHJA 189, 389, 589, 689
Internship in Chinese or Japanese
An opportunity for students to apply their Chinese or Japanese language skills in business, government, and the non-profit sector on the regional, national, and international levels. Arranged in collaboration with and supervised by a member of the department. Includes discussion, report, and/or portfolio. Advance consultation and application required. 3 units, repeatable for up to 6 units.
Prerequisite: Study abroad at the third-year level or CHJA 401 and 402
CHJA 190, 390, 590, 690
Tutorial Studies in Chinese or Japanese
Individualized advanced study under regular staff direction on topics not covered in lower-level courses. Variable units.
CHJA 199, 399, 599, 699
Independent Study in Chinese or Japanese
Individualized advanced research under staff guidance to prepare a substantial paper, usually for submission for honors. Variable units.
Recent tutorial topics in Chinese and Japanese
The Chinese Novel Dream of the Red Chamber
Topics in Chinese Linguistics
Advanced Communicative Chinese
Readings in Chinese Buddhism
Contemporary Fiction in Chinese
German Imperialism in Qingdao
Advanced Reading and Writing in Japanese
Advanced Communicative Japanese
Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language
Chinese (Brush) Calligraphy
Chinese (Hard Pen) Calligraphy