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Course ListingsFall 2012ChineseCHNS0001ELEMENTARY CHINESEActive command of both oral and written Chinese stressed; emphasison pronunciation and conversation, pinyin and characters, basicvocabulary and structures. Supplemented by laboratory drills.Sections00869 CHNS0001A F+FF Feng, Jianping 1.000870 CHNS0001B H+HF Feng, Jianping 1.000871 CHNS0001C E+EF Wang, Mingquan 1.000872 CHNS0001D C+CF Li, Mushi 1.003628 CHNS0001E G+GF Li, Mushi 1.0CHNS0003INTERMEDIATE CHINESEContinuation of CHNS 1, 2. Emphasis on basic vocabulary andstructures, conversation, reading, and writing. Supplemented bylaboratory drills.Prerequisites: CHNS 2 or equivalent.Sections00874008750087600877CHNS0003A C+CF Wang, Shaomei 1.0CHNS0003B F+FF Wang, Shaomei 1.0CHNS0003C C+CF Wan, Min 1.0CHNS0003H D Kuriyama, Joann 1.0 InstructorRecommendationCHNS0021READING & CONVERSATIONDesigned for students with the equivalent of two years of collegeChinese. In addition to further vocabulary development, grammarreview, and reading of contemporary prose essays, skills inconversation, translation, and composition are also stressed.Conducted mainly in Chinese. Supplemented by laboratory drills.Prerequisites: CHNS 4 or equivalentSections00878008790088000881CHNS0021A F+FF Li, Jinyu 1.0CHNS0021B C+CF Kuriyama, Joann 1.0CHNS0021C E+EF Kuriyama, Joann 1.0CHNS0021H H Li, Jinyu 1.0 InstructorRecommendationCHNS0061CLASSICAL CHINESE LITIntroduction to source materials and major genres and writers of theclassical period, from 800 B.C.E. to the nineteenth century, with specialemphasis on recurrent themes, generic developments, aesthetics, andcultural and historical contexts. Readings include selections from TheBook of Poetry, Songs of the South; early historical narratives; Hanrhyme-prose and folk ballads; Six Dynasties nature poetry andprotofiction; Tang-Song poetry, lyrics, and short stories; Yuan songsand drama; and Ming-Qing novels. (May be taken at 100 level withconsent.)Sections00882 CHNS006101 D+ Ma, Ning 1.0 In EnglishCHNS0091SPECIAL TOPICSSpecial Topics.Please see departmental website for specific details.SectionsREADINGS IN CHNS POETRY03630 CHNS009101 H+ Ma, Ning 1.0 In EnglishCHNS0093INDEPENDENT STUDYIndependent study.Please see departmental website for specific details.Prerequisites: Prior premission of instructor is required.Sections00884CHNS009301 TBA Zhong, Xueping 1.0 Permission OfInstructor, InEnglishCHNS01/2INTENSIVE ELEM CHINESECombines CHNS 1 and 2 into one semester. Followed by CHNS 3-4,this intensive course allows students to begin third-year Chinese(CHNS 21) after only one year of study. Designed for those who want tomove faster. Meets every day. Two credits.Sections00885 CHNS01/201 ARR Wang, Mingquan 2.0 MeetsMtwf9:30-10:20,Tr10:20-11:45CHNS0121ADVANCED CHINESE IDesigned for students with the equivalent of three years of collegeChinese. Intensive practice in speaking, reading, writing, andtranslating. Emphasis on contemporary materials dealing with culturaltopics. Conducted in Chinese. Supplemented by laboratory drills.Prerequisites: CHNS 22 or equivalent.Sections008870088800889CHNS0121A DMD+ Wan, Min 1.0CHNS0121B E+EF Wan, Min 1.0CHNS0121H ARR Feng, Jianping 1.0 Meets Tr4:30-5:45,f1:30-2:20;instructorPermissionCHNS0123ADVAN READ CHNS CULTUREConsult Department for details of specific offerings.Prerequisites: CHNS 122 or equivalent.Sections00890CHNS012301 H+ Wang, Shaomei 1.0CHNS0127READING SHORT STORIESAdvanced Chinese language course designed to develop reading skillsand appreciation of short stories by Chinese writers, from the early 20thcentury to present. Both cultural and linguistic aspects covered, withemphasis on grammar, diction and style. Training in composition andoral presentations also included.Prerequisites: CHNS 122 or equivalentSections03631CHNS012701 J+ Li, Jinyu 1.0CHNS0198SENIOR HONORS THESISSee Thesis Honors Program for details.Please see departmental website for specific details.Sections00892 CHNS019801 TBA 1.0 Permission OfInstructorTufts University Course Listings, Fall 2012Page 42