Chinese Studies (CHST)
CHST 200G. Introduction to Chinese Studies GI. (3 Credits)
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005
Taught in English. Introduces Chinese Language and Culture to interested students and gives them an overview about the minor study program. Includes an introduction into the characteristics of Chinese script by memorizing a few everyday expressions in Chinese. Introduces Chinese history, economy, society, politics, culture and popular culture, and ethics including philosophy, religions, beliefs, film, literature, contemporary discourses.
Taught in English. Introduces Chinese Language and Culture to interested students and gives them an overview about the minor study program. Includes an introduction into the characteristics of Chinese script by memorizing a few everyday expressions in Chinese. Introduces Chinese history, economy, society, politics, culture and popular culture, and ethics including philosophy, religions, beliefs, film, literature, contemporary discourses.
CHST 362G. Traditional Chinese History GI. (3 Credits)
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 2010 and University Advanced Standing
Introduces the student to the broad outlines of the cultural history of traditional China from some of the earliest historical records (about 1200 BCE) up through the late imperial period (about 1800 CE). Taught in English.
Introduces the student to the broad outlines of the cultural history of traditional China from some of the earliest historical records (about 1200 BCE) up through the late imperial period (about 1800 CE). Taught in English.
CHST 363G. Modern Chinese History GI. (3 Credits)
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 2010 and University Advanced Standing
Introduces the student to the broad outlines of Chinese Civilization from the last Imperial Dynasty until the present day. Taught in English.
Introduces the student to the broad outlines of Chinese Civilization from the last Imperial Dynasty until the present day. Taught in English.
CHST 3650. China Transformations from 1949. (3 Credits)
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 2010 and University Advanced Standing
Introduces China transformations from the broad outlines under the Communist Party of China since 1949 until the present day. Taught in English.
Introduces China transformations from the broad outlines under the Communist Party of China since 1949 until the present day. Taught in English.
CHST 3739. Selected Readings from Pre-Qin Writings. (3 Credits)
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 2010 and University Advanced Standing
Introduces traditional Chinese thinkers in pre-Qin time and enrich students’ knowledge of ancient Chinese culture and civilization through selected readings from pre-Qin classical writings. Taught in English.
Introduces traditional Chinese thinkers in pre-Qin time and enrich students’ knowledge of ancient Chinese culture and civilization through selected readings from pre-Qin classical writings. Taught in English.
CHST 373G. Classical Chinese Literature GI. (3 Credits)
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 2010 and University Advanced Standing
Studies classical Chinese literature within the historical, cultural, thematic, and aesthetic context. Taught in English.
Studies classical Chinese literature within the historical, cultural, thematic, and aesthetic context. Taught in English.
CHST 375G. Modern Chinese Literature GI. (3 Credits)
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 2010 and University Advanced Standing
Studies modern Chinese literature within the historical, cultural, thematic, and aesthetic context. Taught in English.
Studies modern Chinese literature within the historical, cultural, thematic, and aesthetic context. Taught in English.
CHST 416G. Chinese Culture and Film GI. (3 Credits)
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 2010 and University Advanced Standing
Examines a selection of films from internationally acclaimed Chinese film directors.
Examines a selection of films from internationally acclaimed Chinese film directors.
CHST 4280. Modern Chinese Culture and Politics. (3 Credits)
Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing
Examines the social, political and cultural institutions that have informed the evolution of contemporary China following China's reform and opening up since 1980.
Examines the social, political and cultural institutions that have informed the evolution of contemporary China following China's reform and opening up since 1980.
CHST 481R. Internship. (1-8 Credits)
Prerequisite(s): Departmental Approval, and University Advanced Standing
For upper-division students working toward a Minor in Chinese Studies or Chinese Commerce. On approval also counts for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management. Provides a transition from school to work where learned theory is applied to actual practice through meaningful on-the-job experience. No more than three credit hours of internship work experience will apply toward graduation in Chinese Studies or in any Business Management Specialization; may be repeated for a maximum of 16 credits. May be graded credit/no credit.
For upper-division students working toward a Minor in Chinese Studies or Chinese Commerce. On approval also counts for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management. Provides a transition from school to work where learned theory is applied to actual practice through meaningful on-the-job experience. No more than three credit hours of internship work experience will apply toward graduation in Chinese Studies or in any Business Management Specialization; may be repeated for a maximum of 16 credits. May be graded credit/no credit.
CHST 490R. Special Topics in Chinese Studies or Commerce. (3 Credits)
Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing
Taught in English. Covers topics of social change, history, political science, culture including literature, art, cinema, economy including commerce, and business culture. Offers insights into Chinese life in the past and today. Defines terminology involved, studies evolution and/or specific texts or contexts, and considers theoretical discourse. Provides additional materials in Chinese for students who want more language practice, e.g., in the Chinese Language minor. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits toward graduation.
Taught in English. Covers topics of social change, history, political science, culture including literature, art, cinema, economy including commerce, and business culture. Offers insights into Chinese life in the past and today. Defines terminology involved, studies evolution and/or specific texts or contexts, and considers theoretical discourse. Provides additional materials in Chinese for students who want more language practice, e.g., in the Chinese Language minor. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits toward graduation.