Rice Course Schedule, Fall 2001
Chinese (CHIN)

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CHIN 101   INTRODUCTION TO CHINESE LANGUAGE AND CUL Credits 5.00  Fall 01
For students with no background in Chinese.  Introduction
to the Pinyin writing
system, and emphasis on the fundamental vocabulary and structure of Chinese
required for basic conversation. The Chinese writing system will be introduced,
but will not be emphasized until the second semester. Elements of Chinese
culture will be introduced through the language. Weekly attendance at the
language laboratory and participation in a weekly tutorial are required to
receive full credit. Students must complete CHIN 102 to receive distribution
credit for CHIN 101.
001 HUM 118 - MWF 01:00PM - 01:50PM     McArthur, Charles Marshal Enr: 14 Max: NA
002 HUM 118 - MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM     McArthur, Charles Marshal Enr: 16 Max: NA

CHIN 201   INTRODUCTION TO CHINESE LANGUAGE AND CUL Credits 5.00  Fall 01
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP I
Continuation of Chinese 102. Increasing emphasis will be paid to cultivating
reading and writing skills in Chinese. The class is conducted primarily in
Chinese. Weekly attendance at the language laboratory and participation in a
weekly tutorial required to receive full credit. Students must complete CHIN
202 to receive distribution credit for CHIN 201.
Prereq- Completion of Chin 102 or with instructor approval.
001 HUM 118 - MWF 02:00PM - 02:50PM     Shen, Chao-Mei            Enr: 10 Max: NA

CHIN 211   ACCELERATED CHINESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE Credits 4.00  Fall 01
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP I
Emphasis will be on oral skills and writing. Students will
learn to write 200
characters and read 400. Supplementary
reading materials such as resturant
menus, lyrics of popular songs are also included.
Emphasis will be on oral skills and writing. Students will
learn to write 200
characters and read 400. Supplementary
reading materials such as restur
001 FL 525 - MWF 01:00PM - 01:50PM      Shen, Chao-Mei            Enr: 10 Max: NA

CHIN 301   INTERMEDIATE CHINESE LANGUAGE AND CULTUR Credits 4.00  Fall 01
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP I
Continuation of CHIN 202. Students will continue to make oral presentations in
class, in addition to gaining further reading practice. At the end of the
course, students should have familiarity with about 600 Chinese
characters and
the use of Chinese dictionaries, and be able to write short compositions using
Chinese characters.
Prereq- completion of CHIN 202 or with instructor approval
001 HZ 118 - MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM      Yeh, Meng                 Enr: 10 Max: NA

CHIN 311   INTERMEDIATE ACCELERATED CHINESE LANGUAG Credits 4.00  Fall 01
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP I
Improves communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing Chinese) and
increases familiarity with Chinese culture.  Video films serve as the basis fro
discussions and compositions.
Prereq- CHIN 204 or ability to write 500 characters
001 HZ 117 - MWF 01:00PM - 01:50PM      Chen, Lilly C.            Enr: 14 Max: NA

CHIN 335   INTRODUCTION TO CLASSICAL CHINESE LITERA Credits 3.00  Fall 01
Examination of the basic characteristics of classical Chinese novels, primarily
through six important works from the 16th to 18th centuries: Water margin,
Monkey, golden Lotus, Scholars, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, and Dream of the
Red Chamber. Also offered as ASIA 355.
001 SH 560 - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM      Qian, Nanxiu              Enr: 1 Max: NA

CHIN 399   CHINESE TEACHING PRACTICUM               Credits   Fall 01
This course gives students with advanced proficiency in Chinese the opportunity
to acquire teaching experience in tutorial format.  Regular meetings with
supervising faculty member.
001 TBA - TBA                           McArthur, Charles Marshal Enr: 6 Max: NA

CHIN 411   ADVANCED CHINESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE I  Credits 3.00  Fall 01
Read native Chinese language materials and develop oral skills to express
opinions, make comments and critique social issues. Homework includes writing
skits to perform
in class. Prereq- CHIN 312 or ability to write 750 characters.
Prerequisite:  CHIN 312 or ability to write 750 characters.
001 HZ 117 - MWF 02:00PM - 02:50PM      Chen, Lilly C.            Enr: 4 Max: NA