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CHI 100 Business Chinese: Conversation
Credits: 4Semester(s): F
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC
Not offered on a regular basis
Develops necessary language skills for both business and travel. Little or no knowledge of the Chinese language required. Basics about Chinese culture and business etiquettes are also integrated in the course.
CHI 101 First-Year Chinese
Credits: 5Semester(s): F Sp
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC
Basic language skills in speaking, reading, and writing of modern vernacular Chinese. Strongly emphasizes fluency in speaking and reading. Not open to native speakers of Mandarin or those who can read and/or write Chinese characters.
CHI 102 First-Year Chinese
Credits: 5Semester(s): F Sp
Prerequisites: CHI 101
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC
Basic language skills in speaking, reading, and writing of modern vernacular Chinese. Strongly emphasizes fluency in speaking and reading. Not open to native speakers of Mandarin or those who can read and/or write Chinese characters.
CHI 104 Transitional First-Year Chinese
Credits: 5Semester(s): Sp
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC
CHI 105 Intensive 1st Year Chinese
Credits: 10Semester(s): Sp
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC
Not offered on a regular basis
CHI 110 Beginning Business Chinese
Credits: 4Semester(s): F
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC
Designed to help students develop basic language skills for both business and travel. No prior knowledge of the Chinese language required. Basics about Chinese culture and business etiquettes are also integrated in the course.
CHI 201 Second-Year Chinese
Credits: 3Semester(s): F
Prerequisites: CHI 102 or permission of instructor
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC
Continuation CHI 102. Reading speed is substantially accelerated, and there is oral practice based on the reading materials.
CHI 280 Survey of Chinese Culture
Credits: 3Semester(s): Sp
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC
Surveys major cultural and traditional elements that have influenced various aspects of Chinese life. Topics include classical Chinese philosophical ideals, religion, women, family, education, Chinese language and symbolic reference, and literature and art. Taught in English; requires no knowledge of Chinese language.
CHI 301 Third-Year Chinese
Credits: 3Semester(s): F
Prerequisites: CHI 202 or permission of instructor
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC
Involves readings and discussions, both written and oral, of works on contemporary cultural and social life in the vernacular.
CHI 302 Third-Year Chinese
Credits: 3Semester(s): Sp
Prerequisites: CHI 301 or permission of instructor
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC
Continuation of CHI 301. Involves readings and discussions, both written and oral, of works on contemporary cultural and social life in the vernacular.
CHI 311 Masterpieces of Classical Chinese Literature in Translation
Credits: 3Semester(s): N/A
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC
Not offered on a regular basis
Studies representative works of classical Chinese literature. Taught in English; requires no knowledge of Chinese language.
CHI 322 Modern Chinese Literature in Translation
Credits: 3Semester(s): N/A
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC
Not offered on a regular basis
The history of modern China is a continuous process of political, social, cultural, and intellectual metamorphoses, and modern Chinese literature is a part of and a reflection of these changes. With readings of representative literary works in English translation, the course discusses the birth and development of modern Chinese literature, emphasizing this literature as a mirror of and a moving force for modern China's social, political, cultural, and intellectual changes. Taught in English; requires no knowledge of Chinese language.
CHI 341 Literary Chinese I
Credits: 3Semester(s): F
Prerequisites: CHI 202 or equivalent
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC
Not offered on a regular basis
A reading course on historical, philosophical, and literary works in the literary language of Wenyan by leading men of letters in classical China.
CHI 342 Literary Chinese II
Credits: 3Semester(s): Sp
Prerequisites: CHI 341 or equivalent
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC
Continuation of CHI 341. A reading course on historical, philosophical, and literary works in the literary language of Wenyan by leading men of letters in classical China.
CHI 371 Business Chinese
Credits: 4Semester(s): N/A
Prerequisites: CHI 202 or equivalent
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC
Not offered on a regular basis
Emphasizes speaking and listening skills in a business context. Uses reading and writing assignments extensively to enhance students' conversational skills, presentations and classroom discussions. Topics covered include the influence of traditional Chinese culture, such as Confucianism, Taoism, and military strategies, on the Chinese style of business negotiation and etiquette. Students also study current materials concerning China's business and trade organizations, regulations, and practices.
CHI 372 Business Chinese
Credits: 4Semester(s): N/A
Prerequisites: CHI 371 or equivalent
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC
Not offered on a regular basis
Continuation of CHI 371. Emphasizes speaking and listening skills in a business context. Uses reading and writing assignments extensively to enhance students' conversational skills, presentations and classroom discussions. Topics covered include the influence of traditional Chinese culture, such as Confucianism, Taoism, and military strategies, on the Chinese style of business negotiation and etiquette. Students also study current materials concerning China's business and trade organizations, regulations, and practices.
CHI 380 Chinese Tradition & Guanxi
Credits: 3Semester(s): F
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC
Not offered on a regular basis
Surveys major cultural and traditional elements that have influenced various aspects of contemporary Chinese life. Topics include Chinese philosophical ideals, religion, women, family, education, Chinese language and symbolic reference, literature and art in both traditional and modern China. Taught in English; requires no knowledge of Chinese language.
CHI 401 Readings on Chinese Culture and Customs
Credits: 3Semester(s): N/A
Prerequisites: CHI 302 or equivalent
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC
An advanced vernacular Chinese (Baihua) language course with readings on daily life and customs in China today. In learning the language, students learn how a Chinese person would behave, think, and talk in various situations. Students also study and discuss the differences between Chinese and American social customs and behaviors (all in Chinese, of course). An informative course for a student whose future career may require close contact and association with China.
CHI 402 Readings on Chinese Culture and Customs
Credits: 3Semester(s): N/A
Prerequisites: CHI 401 or equivalent
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC
Continuation of CHI 401. An advanced vernacular Chinese (Baihua) language course with readings on daily life and customs in China today. In learning the language, students learn how a Chinese person would behave, think, and talk in various situations. Students also study and discuss the differences between Chinese and American social customs and behaviors (all in Chinese, of course). An informative course for a student whose future career may require close contact and association with China.
CHI 430 Special Topics
Credits: 3Semester(s): N/A
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC
May be offered in Chinese, English, or both.
CHI 431 Special Topics
Credits: 3Semester(s): N/A
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC
May be offered in Chinese, English, or both.
CHI 490 Directed Readings in Chinese
Credits: 2 - 3Semester(s): N/A
Prerequisites: permission of instructor
Corequisites: None
Type: TUT
The content of this course is variable and therefore it is repeatable for credit. The University Grade Repeat Policy does not apply.
Involves readings tailored to the individual needs and interests of students of advanced standing.
CHI 494 Senior Capstone Course
Credits: 3Semester(s): F
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Type: TUT
Course for senior-level majors intended to provide a learning experience that integrates knowledge from lower-level courses. Topics may vary.
CHI 496 Internship/Practicum
Credits: 3Semester(s): N/A
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Type: TUT
The content of this course is variable and therefore it is repeatable for credit. The University Grade Repeat Policy does not apply.
Hands-on experience in language and cultural studies at institutions and organizations in Western New York and/or nationwide.
CHI 498 Undergraduate Research
Credits: 1 - 8Semester(s): N/A
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Type: TUT
The content of this course is variable and therefore it is repeatable for credit. The University Grade Repeat Policy does not apply.
Students collaborate with faculty research mentors on an ongoing project or conduct independent research under the guidance of a faculty member. This experience provides students with an inquiry-based learning opportunity and engages them as active learners in a research setting.
CHI 499 Independant Study
Credits: 1 - 3Semester(s): N/A
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Type: TUT
The content of this course is variable and therefore it is repeatable for credit. The University Grade Repeat Policy does not apply.
Allows students with some prior knowledge of Chinese to sit in courses, be involved in classroom activities, help tutor students taking lower level Chinese courses and
help the instructors with some of the grading.
help the instructors with some of the grading.
Last updated: Wednesday, 23-Apr-2008 15:42:51 EDT