Course Overview When Gandhi said that “India does not live in its towns but in its villages,” he was agreeing with the conventional wisdom of his contemporaries, both Indian and British. In this course, we will disregard this view and focus instead on South Asia’s mesmerizing, contentious cities.
The class’s organization is thematic as well as chronological; but over the course of the quarter, we will move from the early nineteenth century to the twenty-first century. We will spend time with a variety of texts, including fiction, poetry, memoirs, blog posts, and films. Secondary works by scholars of literature and history will help us get below the surface and to consider a variety of ways to think about cities, art, and society. Approaching these texts as documents of ways of thinking and living, while remaining alert to their aesthetic qualities, will help us think about what makes modernity modern, what makes cities urban, and what makes a colony colonial.
At the same time as we consider the form and content of the texts, we will also address questions of translation. Translation is famously difficult, or maybe impossible, but at the same time it is not only necessary but can also offer us new ways to read. By critically approaching texts in the original and in translation, and by reading reflections on the practice of translation, we will seek to understand the dilemmas and insights that emerge from reading and writing translations.
Two overlapping courses are offered: ASIAN_LC 260 (meeting MW) is open to anyone and will be taught entirely in English, while HIND_URD 316 (meeting MF) is open to students with suitable proficiency in Hindi or Urdu. Readings for HIND_URD 316 will be available in both Hindi and Urdu scripts.
Prerequisites: HIND-URD 211-1,2,3, with a C- or better, or instructor consent.
Learning objectives: Students will be able to: - understand and interpret South Asian literary works. - evaluate the relationship between texts and their cultural and historical contexts; - critically evaluate translations of South Asian literature; - critically evaluate scholarly work relating to South Asian history and culture; - make cogent and persuasive arguments, orally and in writing, incorporating careful analysis of primary and secondary materials; - work with classmates to produce knowledge collaboratively.
Teaching method:
seminar
Evaluation Method: papers and presentations
Class Materials (required):
None (all class materials will be distributed on Canvas).
Even a cursory reading of world history reminds us of the pervasive power religion possesses to incite violence, yet instances of violence incited in the name of Buddhism still tends to elicit surprise, given its associations with tranquility and nonviolence. In this course students will investigate the intersections between Buddhism and violence, with an eye toward considering their imbrication in specific cultural and historical contexts in Asia, including Myanmar, Sri Lanka, China, Tibet, Japan, and Thailand. In the first part of the course students will examine basic concepts and definitions of relevant categories including “religion,” “violence,” “sacrifice,” “ritual,” “martyrdom,” “nationalism,” and “terrorism.” The second part will focus on specific case studies in which Buddhism has played a significant role in inciting political violence, terrorism, and self-immolation in Asia. Some of the provocative questions that this course asks include: Do Buddhist texts condone violence in particular circumstances? Is there a Buddhist version of just war theory? How and why have Buddhist institutions aligned with state sanctioned forms of violence in certain contexts and resisted them in others? In what ways is there precedent in Buddhist cultural and textual history for self-immolation, and does this qualify as violence? There are no pre-requisites for this course aside from a curiosity to explore the relationship between religion and violence in Asia beyond the stereotype of Buddhism as the spiritual tradition of peace calm.
Teaching Method Class participation, Discussion, Lecture (on Zoom), Presentations
Evaluation Method Class participation, "Paper, final", Presentations
Class Material (required)
1. "Princeton Readings in Religion and Violence" by Mark Juergensmeyer and Margo Kitts, Princeton University Press, 2011 - 978-0691129143
2. "Buddhist Warfare" edited by Michael Jerryson and Mark Juergensmeyer, Oxford University Press, 2010 - 978-0195394849
Additional reading assignments will be provided as PDFs on Canvas
ASIAN LC 375* Politics of Exclusion: Caste and Race in India and the United States
Overview of Course In this course we will explore the historical, political, intellectual, and aesthetic connections between caste in India and race in the United States. We will use the occasion of the recent publication of Isabel Wilkerson’s book, Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents, which has brought increased public attention to the shared structures and political philosophies that underwrite both U.S. racial segregation and Hindu/Indian caste hierarchies as particular kinds of political systems that mobilize social hierarchies through color and colorism. We’ll seek to contextualize Wilkerson’s evocative analogy through a focused reading of the works of scholars of race, caste, postcolonialism, religion, history, ethnic and area studies who have traced this relationship in more specific contexts. We will also pay special attention to the genre of memoir, reading several recent examples from both Dalit and Black American writers.
Learning Objectives In this class students will learn to - make informed connections between the histories and literatures of race in the US and caste in India - synthesize and compare nuanced historical and literary work to support original analytical arguments orally and in writing.
Teaching Method Discussion
Evaluation Method Class participation and daily preparedness, response papers, analytical essay
Class Materials (required) Isabel Wilkerson, Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents (Random House, 2020) 0593230256 Frank B. Wilderson III, Afropessimism (Liveright, 2020) 163149614X Kiese Laymon, Heavy (Sribner, 2019) 1501125664 Suraj Yengde, Caste Matters (Viking, 2019) 0670091227 Yashica Dutt, Coming Out As Dalit (Aleph, 2019) 9388292405
ASIAN LC 492* Grad Seminar: Studies in Modern Buddhism
Course overview This graduate seminar will probe the notion of modernity and modernism in the field of Buddhist studies. Through weekly readings of some of the most recent monographs on the subject, students will consider the meanings and implications of modern Buddhism as it is understood in relation to different contexts including Myanmar, China, Mongolia, Tibet, and the U.S. Questions we will explore include: What are the distinguishing features of modern Buddhism (and Buddhist modernism), and how are recent scholars invoking these categories? Who are the agents of Buddhist modernity, and how do they relate to forms of secularism, colonialism, and nationalism? What socio-political and intellectual forces are mobilizing innovation and rationalization of Buddhism on a global scale? Is modernism about homogenization? Is dis-indigenization and the re-emphasis on canonical scriptures aimed at appealing to Euro-American societies? Is mindfulness the new yoga? These questions and more that are tailored to the research interests of students in the course will fuel our classroom conversations.
Evaluation Method Class participation, "Paper, final", Presentations, Readings
Class Material (required) 1. The Making of Buddhist Modernism by David L. McMahan, Oxford University Press, 2008 978-0195183276
2. Toward a Modern Chinese Buddhism: Taixu's Reforms by Don A. Pittman, University of Hawaii Press, 2001 978-0824822316 OR - The Science of Chinese Buddhism: Early Twentieth-Century Engagements (The Sheng Yen Series in Chinese Buddhist Studies) by Erik J. Hammerstrom, Columbia University Press, 2015 978-0231170345
3. The Birth of Insight: Meditation, Modern Buddhism, and the Burmese Monk Ledi Sayadaw (Buddhism and Modernity) by Erik Braun, University of Chicago Press, 2016 978-0226418575
4. Morality and Monastic Revival in Post-Mao Tibet (Contemporary Buddhism) by Jane E. Caple, University of Hawaii Press, 2019 978-0824869847
5. Ocean of Milk, Ocean of Blood: A Mongolian Monk in the Ruins of the Qing Empire by Matthew W. King, Columbia University Press, 2019 978-0231191067
6. Religious Bodies Politic: Rituals of Sovereignty in Buryat Buddhism (Buddhism and Modernity) by Anya Bernstein, University of Chicago Press, 2013 978-0226072722
7. American Dharma: Buddhism Beyond Modernity by Ann Gleig, Yale University Press, 2019 978-0300215809 McMindfulness: How Mindfulness Became the New Capitalist Spirituality by Ronald Purser, Repeater, 2019 978-1912248315
Additional reading material will be offered as PDF
Overview of class This three-quarter sequence of beginning college level Chinese is designed for true beginners with no previous background in the language. This course is an introduction to Chinese, its basic grammar, pinyin system, vocabulary, usage, and the Chinese writing system. It also focuses on developing basic communicative skills and knowledge of the Chinese culture. There will be extensive student-oriented practice in pronunciation, conversations, listening comprehension, and sentence structures in class. Our goal is to lay the solid ground work for your study of Chinese whether you plan to have a concentration in Chinese or to satisfy a language requirement. Upon satisfactory completion of the course, students are expected to reach Novice-High level of the ACTFL proficiency guidelines. (http://actflproficiencyguidelines2012.org)
Registration Requirements Except for Chinese 111-1, students must pass the preceding course with C- or above, or must be placed into the course by the departmental placement test.
Teaching Method There will be extensive student-oriented practice in pronunciation, conversations, listening comprehension, and sentence structures in class. English will be used mainly for instruction on sentence structures and patterns. Interaction between instructor and among students will be in Chinese.
Evaluation Method Attendance and participation Written assignments Dictations Oral quizzes Written quizzes Final exam
Class Materials (Required) Fall quarter and Winter quarter Textbook and Workbook: Modern Chinese 1A Simplified Characters (second edition) Publisher: Better Chinese ISBN: 978-1-60603-573-3 (textbook); 978-1-60603-572-6 (workbook) Price:$59.95(textbook) $ 29.95(workbook)
Spring quarter Textbook and Workbook: Modern Chinese 1B Simplified Characters (second edition) Publisher: Better Chinese ISBN: 978-1-60603-578-8 (textbook) 978-1-60603-579-5 (workbook) Price:$59.95(textbook) $ 29.95(workbook)
Overview of class This three-quarter sequence of beginning college level Chinese is designed for true beginners with no previous background in the language. This course is an introduction to Chinese, its basic grammar, pinyin system, vocabulary, usage, and the Chinese writing system. It also focuses on developing basic communicative skills and knowledge of the Chinese culture. There will be extensive student-oriented practice in pronunciation, conversations, listening comprehension, and sentence structures in class. Our goal is to lay the solid ground work for your study of Chinese whether you plan to have a concentration in Chinese or to satisfy a language requirement. Upon satisfactory completion of the course, students are expected to reach Novice-High level of the ACTFL proficiency guidelines. (http://actflproficiencyguidelines2012.org)
Registration Requirements Except for Chinese 111-1, students must pass the preceding course with C- or above, or must be placed into the course by the departmental placement test.
Teaching Method There will be extensive student-oriented practice in pronunciation, conversations, listening comprehension, and sentence structures in class. English will be used mainly for instruction on sentence structures and patterns. Interaction between instructor and among students will be in Chinese.
Evaluation Method Attendance and participation Written assignments Dictations Oral quizzes Written quizzes Final exam
Class Materials (Required) Fall quarter and Winter quarter Textbook and Workbook: Modern Chinese 1A Simplified Characters (second edition) Publisher: Better Chinese ISBN: 978-1-60603-573-3 (textbook); 978-1-60603-572-6 (workbook) Price:$59.95(textbook) $ 29.95(workbook)
Spring quarter Textbook and Workbook: Modern Chinese 1B Simplified Characters (second edition) Publisher: Better Chinese ISBN: 978-1-60603-578-8 (textbook) 978-1-60603-579-5 (workbook) Price:$59.95(textbook) $ 29.95(workbook)
Overview of class This three-quarter sequence of beginning college level Chinese is designed for true beginners with no previous background in the language. This course is an introduction to Chinese, its basic grammar, pinyin system, vocabulary, usage, and the Chinese writing system. It also focuses on developing basic communicative skills and knowledge of the Chinese culture. There will be extensive student-oriented practice in pronunciation, conversations, listening comprehension, and sentence structures in class. Our goal is to lay the solid ground work for your study of Chinese whether you plan to have a concentration in Chinese or to satisfy a language requirement. Upon satisfactory completion of the course, students are expected to reach Novice-High level of the ACTFL proficiency guidelines. (http://actflproficiencyguidelines2012.org)
Registration Requirements Except for Chinese 111-1, students must pass the preceding course with C- or above, or must be placed into the course by the departmental placement test.
Teaching Method There will be extensive student-oriented practice in pronunciation, conversations, listening comprehension, and sentence structures in class. English will be used mainly for instruction on sentence structures and patterns. Interaction between instructor and among students will be in Chinese.
Evaluation Method Attendance and participation Written assignments Dictations Oral quizzes Written quizzes Final exam
Class Materials (Required) Fall quarter and Winter quarter Textbook and Workbook: Modern Chinese 1A Simplified Characters (second edition) Publisher: Better Chinese ISBN: 978-1-60603-573-3 (textbook); 978-1-60603-572-6 (workbook) Price:$59.95(textbook) $ 29.95(workbook)
Spring quarter Textbook and Workbook: Modern Chinese 1B Simplified Characters (second edition) Publisher: Better Chinese ISBN: 978-1-60603-578-8 (textbook) 978-1-60603-579-5 (workbook) Price:$59.95(textbook) $ 29.95(workbook)
Overview of class This course is designed for advanced beginners such as Chinese heritage students who have exposure to Chinese language and culture at home and have some prior knowledge of Chinese. Other students who want to take this course should have similar linguistic profile. This course aims to help students further hone all four language skills with emphasis on reading and writing.
Registration Requirements Except for Chinese 115-1, students must pass the preceding course with C- or above, or must be placed into the course by the departmental placement test.
Teaching Method This course meets four days a week and is conducted in Chinese. Class time mainly focuses on discussion based on the reading and/or writing assignments students complete before class.
Evaluation Method Classroom attendance and participation, reading and writing assignments, presentations, dictations, written quizzes and one final exam
Class Materials (Required) Fall quarter: Textbook and Workbook Integrated Chinese (Volume I, 4th edition), Publisher: Cheng & Tsui Company. ISBN: 978-1622911356 (textbook); 978-1622911370 (workbook) Price: $59.99 (textbook); $23.39(workbook)
Winter quarter & Spring quarter: Textbook and Workbook Integrated Chinese(Volume II, 4th edition), Publisher: Cheng & Tsui Company. ISBN: 978-1622911417 (textbook); 978-1622911431(workbook) Price: $63.99 (textbook); $31.99(workbook)
Overview of class This course is designed for advanced beginners such as Chinese heritage students who have exposure to Chinese language and culture at home and have some prior knowledge of Chinese. Other students who want to take this course should have similar linguistic profile. This course aims to help students further hone all four language skills with emphasis on reading and writing.
Registration Requirements Except for Chinese 115-1, students must pass the preceding course with C- or above, or must be placed into the course by the departmental placement test.
Teaching Method This course meets four days a week and is conducted in Chinese. Class time mainly focuses on discussion based on the reading and/or writing assignments students complete before class.
Evaluation Method Classroom attendance and participation, reading and writing assignments, presentations, dictations, written quizzes and one final exam
Class Materials (Required) Fall quarter: Textbook and Workbook Integrated Chinese (Volume I, 4th edition), Publisher: Cheng & Tsui Company. ISBN: 978-1622911356 (textbook); 978-1622911370 (workbook) Price: $59.99 (textbook); $23.39(workbook)
Winter quarter & Spring quarter: Textbook and Workbook Integrated Chinese(Volume II, 4th edition), Publisher: Cheng & Tsui Company. ISBN: 978-1622911417 (textbook); 978-1622911431(workbook) Price: $63.99 (textbook); $31.99(workbook)
Overview of class: This year-long course is designed for students who have completed Chinese 111 at Northwestern or the equivalent elsewhere. It aims to further develop students’ Chinese proficiency through: (1) consolidating the foundation built in students’ beginning modern Chinese courses; (2) introducing them to more complex grammatical structures, varieties of language styles, and background cultural information. Upon the satisfactory completion of the course, students are expected to be able to handle various types of more complex daily conversational situations and short passages on familiar topics. Successful completion of CHINESE 121-3 will satisfy the WCAS foreign language requirement.
Registration Requirements Students must pass the preceding course with C- or above, or must be placed into the course by the departmental placement test.
Teaching Method This course is conducted mostly in Chinese. Class time mainly focuses on speaking and listening skill development. There will also be reading and writing activities and assignments. Students are expected to be fully prepared for each lesson.
Evaluation Components Class attendance and participation, assignments, quizzes, oral tests, presentations, midterm and final exam.
Class Materials (Required) Fall quarter: 1. Textbook and workbook: Modern Chinese 1B (Second Edition) Simplified Characters Publisher: Better Chinese ISBN: 978-1-60603-578-8 (textbook): 978-1-60603-579-5 (workbook) Price: $59.95 (textbook); $29.95(workbook)
2. Modern Reader vol.1 （ebook）: $35
Note to students who are joining Chinese 121-1 in fall 2020 through the placement test: You may purchase the textbook and workbook ebooks instead of the physical ones on the publisher's website:betterchinese.com
Winter quarter & Spring quarter: 1. Textbook and workbook: Modern Chinese 2A Simplified Characters Publisher: Better Chinese ISBN: 978-1-60603-487-3(textbook); 978-1-60603-488-0 (workbook) Price: $69.95 (textbook); $34.95(workbook)
2. Modern Reader vol.2 （ebook）: $35 (Spring quarter)
Overview of class: This year-long course is designed for students who have completed Chinese 111 at Northwestern or the equivalent elsewhere. It aims to further develop students’ Chinese proficiency through: (1) consolidating the foundation built in students’ beginning modern Chinese courses; (2) introducing them to more complex grammatical structures, varieties of language styles, and background cultural information. Upon the satisfactory completion of the course, students are expected to be able to handle various types of more complex daily conversational situations and short passages on familiar topics. Successful completion of CHINESE 121-3 will satisfy the WCAS foreign language requirement.
Registration Requirements Students must pass the preceding course with C- or above, or must be placed into the course by the departmental placement test.
Teaching Method This course is conducted mostly in Chinese. Class time mainly focuses on speaking and listening skill development. There will also be reading and writing activities and assignments. Students are expected to be fully prepared for each lesson.
Evaluation Components Class attendance and participation, assignments, quizzes, oral tests, presentations, midterm and final exam.
Class Materials (Required) Fall quarter: 1. Textbook and workbook: Modern Chinese 1B (Second Edition) Simplified Characters Publisher: Better Chinese ISBN: 978-1-60603-578-8 (textbook): 978-1-60603-579-5 (workbook) Price: $59.95 (textbook); $29.95(workbook)
2. Modern Reader vol.1 （ebook）: $35
Note to students who are joining Chinese 121-1 in fall 2020 through the placement test: You may purchase the textbook and workbook ebooks instead of the physical ones on the publisher's website:betterchinese.com
Winter quarter & Spring quarter: 1. Textbook and workbook: Modern Chinese 2A Simplified Characters Publisher: Better Chinese ISBN: 978-1-60603-487-3(textbook); 978-1-60603-488-0 (workbook) Price: $69.95 (textbook); $34.95(workbook)
2. Modern Reader vol.2 （ebook）: $35 (Spring quarter)
Overview of class: This year-long course is designed for students who have completed Chinese 111 at Northwestern or the equivalent elsewhere. It aims to further develop students’ Chinese proficiency through: (1) consolidating the foundation built in students’ beginning modern Chinese courses; (2) introducing them to more complex grammatical structures, varieties of language styles, and background cultural information. Upon the satisfactory completion of the course, students are expected to be able to handle various types of more complex daily conversational situations and short passages on familiar topics. Successful completion of CHINESE 121-3 will satisfy the WCAS foreign language requirement.
Registration Requirements Students must pass the preceding course with C- or above, or must be placed into the course by the departmental placement test.
Teaching Method This course is conducted mostly in Chinese. Class time mainly focuses on speaking and listening skill development. There will also be reading and writing activities and assignments. Students are expected to be fully prepared for each lesson.
Evaluation Components Class attendance and participation, assignments, quizzes, oral tests, presentations, midterm and final exam.
Class Materials (Required) Fall quarter: 1. Textbook and workbook: Modern Chinese 1B (Second Edition) Simplified Characters Publisher: Better Chinese ISBN: 978-1-60603-578-8 (textbook): 978-1-60603-579-5 (workbook) Price: $59.95 (textbook); $29.95(workbook)
2. Modern Reader vol.1 （ebook）: $35
Note to students who are joining Chinese 121-1 in fall 2020 through the placement test: You may purchase the textbook and workbook ebooks instead of the physical ones on the publisher's website:betterchinese.com
Winter quarter & Spring quarter: 1. Textbook and workbook: Modern Chinese 2A Simplified Characters Publisher: Better Chinese ISBN: 978-1-60603-487-3(textbook); 978-1-60603-488-0 (workbook) Price: $69.95 (textbook); $34.95(workbook)
2. Modern Reader vol.2 （ebook）: $35 (Spring quarter)
Overview of class: This year-long course is designed for students who have completed Chinese 111 at Northwestern or the equivalent elsewhere. It aims to further develop students’ Chinese proficiency through: (1) consolidating the foundation built in students’ beginning modern Chinese courses; (2) introducing them to more complex grammatical structures, varieties of language styles, and background cultural information. Upon the satisfactory completion of the course, students are expected to be able to handle various types of more complex daily conversational situations and short passages on familiar topics. Successful completion of CHINESE 121-3 will satisfy the WCAS foreign language requirement.
Registration Requirements Students must pass the preceding course with C- or above, or must be placed into the course by the departmental placement test.
Teaching Method This course is conducted mostly in Chinese. Class time mainly focuses on speaking and listening skill development. There will also be reading and writing activities and assignments. Students are expected to be fully prepared for each lesson.
Evaluation Components Class attendance and participation, assignments, quizzes, oral tests, presentations, midterm and final exam.
Class Materials (Required) Fall quarter: 1. Textbook and workbook: Modern Chinese 1B (Second Edition) Simplified Characters Publisher: Better Chinese ISBN: 978-1-60603-578-8 (textbook): 978-1-60603-579-5 (workbook) Price: $59.95 (textbook); $29.95(workbook)
2. Modern Reader vol.1 （ebook）: $35
Note to students who are joining Chinese 121-1 in fall 2020 through the placement test: You may purchase the textbook and workbook ebooks instead of the physical ones on the publisher's website:betterchinese.com
Winter quarter & Spring quarter: 1. Textbook and workbook: Modern Chinese 2A Simplified Characters Publisher: Better Chinese ISBN: 978-1-60603-487-3(textbook); 978-1-60603-488-0 (workbook) Price: $69.95 (textbook); $34.95(workbook)
2. Modern Reader vol.2 （ebook）: $35 (Spring quarter)
Overview of class: This course is an intermediate Chinese class for heritage learners who grew up in Chinese speaking environments and have completed at least one year of college-level Chinese. The goals of this course are to train students to learn Chinese characters systematically and efficiently through texts that are arranged by themes, which are directly related to students' daily activities. Students will be able to read simple texts and newspaper articles. They will also be able to write short letters and essays about their daily life. By the end of the sequence of the course in Spring, students will have a command of the 2,000 most commonly used Chinese characters selected by the Languages and Characters Committee of China. Students are expected to come to class fully prepared. They should participate in class activities and discussions actively. They will do dictations for each of the six/seven lessons, take written quizzes, dictations, oral exams, and a final exam.
Registration Requirements: Students must pass the preceding course with C- or above, or must be placed into the course by the departmental placement test.
Teaching Method: Four regular class hours are for learning of the key vocabulary, analysis of sentence structure, familiarity with Chinese culture, awareness of different registers, and discussion of topics related to the texts and supplementary readings. Students are expected to write and report on topics that have been covered in the texts and supplementary readings.
Evaluation Method: Class performance, written assignments, oral reports, written quizzes, and a final exam.
Class Materials (Required): Fall quarter: Textbook and workbook : Integrated Chinese, Level 2, Part1 (3rd ed.); Publisher: Cheng & Tsui Company. ISBN: 9780887276798 (textbook); 9780887276835 (workbook) Price: $58.99(textbook); $27.99 (Workbook)
Overview of class: This course is an intermediate Chinese class for heritage learners who grew up in Chinese speaking environments and have completed at least one year of college-level Chinese. The goals of this course are to train students to learn Chinese characters systematically and efficiently through texts that are arranged by themes, which are directly related to students' daily activities. Students will be able to read simple texts and newspaper articles. They will also be able to write short letters and essays about their daily life. By the end of the sequence of the course in Spring, students will have a command of the 2,000 most commonly used Chinese characters selected by the Languages and Characters Committee of China. Students are expected to come to class fully prepared. They should participate in class activities and discussions actively. They will do dictations for each of the six/seven lessons, take written quizzes, dictations, oral exams, and a final exam.
Registration Requirements: Students must pass the preceding course with C- or above, or must be placed into the course by the departmental placement test.
Teaching Method: Four regular class hours are for learning of the key vocabulary, analysis of sentence structure, familiarity with Chinese culture, awareness of different registers, and discussion of topics related to the texts and supplementary readings. Students are expected to write and report on topics that have been covered in the texts and supplementary readings.
Evaluation Method: Class performance, written assignments, oral reports, written quizzes, and a final exam.
Class Materials (Required): Fall quarter: Textbook and workbook : Integrated Chinese, Level 2, Part1 (3rd ed.); Publisher: Cheng & Tsui Company. ISBN: 9780887276798 (textbook); 9780887276835 (workbook) Price: $58.99(textbook); $27.99 (Workbook)
Overview of class: This course is an intermediate Chinese class for heritage learners who grew up in Chinese speaking environments and have completed at least one year of college-level Chinese. The goals of this course are to train students to learn Chinese characters systematically and efficiently through texts that are arranged by themes, which are directly related to students' daily activities. Students will be able to read simple texts and newspaper articles. They will also be able to write short letters and essays about their daily life. By the end of the sequence of the course in Spring, students will have a command of the 2,000 most commonly used Chinese characters selected by the Languages and Characters Committee of China. Students are expected to come to class fully prepared. They should participate in class activities and discussions actively. They will do dictations for each of the six/seven lessons, take written quizzes, dictations, oral exams, and a final exam.
Registration Requirements: Students must pass the preceding course with C- or above, or must be placed into the course by the departmental placement test.
Teaching Method: Four regular class hours are for learning of the key vocabulary, analysis of sentence structure, familiarity with Chinese culture, awareness of different registers, and discussion of topics related to the texts and supplementary readings. Students are expected to write and report on topics that have been covered in the texts and supplementary readings.
Evaluation Method: Class performance, written assignments, oral reports, written quizzes, and a final exam.
Class Materials (Required): Fall quarter: Textbook and workbook : Integrated Chinese, Level 2, Part1 (3rd ed.); Publisher: Cheng & Tsui Company. ISBN: 9780887276798 (textbook); 9780887276835 (workbook) Price: $58.99(textbook); $27.99 (Workbook)
Overview of class CHINESE 211 is a year-long intermediate-level course, designed to further develop students' communicative competence in listening, speaking, reading and writing in modern Chinese as well as to deepen understanding of Chinese culture and social issues. The course systematically expands students' vocabulary and help them produce paragraphs, particularly in the area of description, comparison and introduction. The goal of the course is to effectively build descriptive and comparative skills through rigorous activities and discussion on various topics. Chinese is the language used in this course. Upon satisfactory completion of the whole sequence course, students are expected to reach Intermediate-High level of the ACTFL proficiency guidelines.
Registration Requirements Students must pass the preceding course with C- or above, or must be placed into the course by the departmental placement test.
Teaching Method Bottom-up approach to expand progressively from words to sentences, and sentences to paragraphs with student-centered communicative and task-based activities.. Class conducted in Chinese.
Evaluation Method Class attendance and participation, homework/projects, quizzes, oral tests, and written exams.
Class Materials (Required) Developing Chinese Fluency Textbook ($64) and Workbook ($43); Author: Phyllis Zhang; Publisher: Cengage Learning. ISBN: 978-1-111-34223-4
Overview of class CHINESE 211 is a year-long intermediate-level course, designed to further develop students' communicative competence in listening, speaking, reading and writing in modern Chinese as well as to deepen understanding of Chinese culture and social issues. The course systematically expands students' vocabulary and help them produce paragraphs, particularly in the area of description, comparison and introduction. The goal of the course is to effectively build descriptive and comparative skills through rigorous activities and discussion on various topics. Chinese is the language used in this course. Upon satisfactory completion of the whole sequence course, students are expected to reach Intermediate-High level of the ACTFL proficiency guidelines.
Registration Requirements Students must pass the preceding course with C- or above, or must be placed into the course by the departmental placement test.
Teaching Method Bottom-up approach to expand progressively from words to sentences, and sentences to paragraphs with student-centered communicative and task-based activities.. Class conducted in Chinese.
Evaluation Method Class attendance and participation, homework/projects, quizzes, oral tests, and written exams.
Class Materials (Required) Developing Chinese Fluency Textbook ($64) and Workbook ($43); Author: Phyllis Zhang; Publisher: Cengage Learning. ISBN: 978-1-111-34223-4
Overview of class Three-quarter sequence of intermediate-advanced Chinese, with emphasis on formal speaking and writing. It is expected that students are able to express themselves accurately and appropriately about Chinese cultural concepts, social change, economic development and human relationships.
Registration Requirements Students must pass the preceding course with C- or above, or must be placed into the course by the departmental placement test.
Teaching Method We use Chinese to discuss our readings. Students are also expected to write short essays based on the topics discussed in class.
Evaluation Method Attendance and Participation 10%, Essays 30%, Oral reports 30%, Final 30%
Class Materials (Required) Textbook “ Reading Into a New China” by Duanduan Li & Irene Liu, Publisher: Cheng & Tsui Company, Inc. ISBN: 978-0-88727-627-9 Price: $49.99
Overview of class Chinese 311 is a quarter-long series of Chinese courses composed by the following independent courses: Chinese 311-1: Formal Speaking, Chinese 311-2: Formal Writing, and Chinese 311-3: Formal Reading. The courses are designed to develop students’ abilities to speak and write formal Chinese respectively, as well as to read short literary works in Chinese. The content of the courses cover argumentations and articles on various topics, including Chinese culture, society and contemporary history. Student will also read authentic Chinese literary works in different written forms and language styles by various authors, with a focus on their cultural and social background. The goal of the courses is to train students to use written vocabulary and formal expressions as well as know how to arrange a structured speaking/writing with complete format and logical connections. Students will reach advanced low in reading, writing, listening and speaking based on ACTFL proficiency guidelines.
Registration Requirements CHINESE 211-3 with grade C- or above. Students may be placed into this course by the departmental placement test.
Teaching Method Class meets twice per week, 80 minutes per class. The course is designed with intensive student-oriented activities through reading various class materials, including essays, media reports and authentic Chinese literature works. Students are expected to read materials ahead of class, participate in in-class discussions led by the instructor, and make formal statements, arguments, speeches and debates about social and cultural phenomena in paragraphs. With instructor’s necessary corrections and suggestions on students’ papers, they are expected to present their works as formal oral presentations. Chinese is used for instruction.
CHINESE 315-3 Chinese IV - Accelerated: Advanced Reading and Writing
Overview of Class Chinese 315 is a quarter-long series of advanced modern Chinese courses composed by the following independent courses: Chinese 315-1: Formal writing and Public speaking, Chinese 315-2: Advanced Reading and Writing, Chinese 315-3: Media and Society. The content of these three courses covers contemporary social and media issues in China such as the Chinese economy, education, and pop culture. The curricular goals for these courses are: to help students learn to use semi-formal and formal language for write essays and give oral presentations on topics related to social and economic issues. Class activities and assignments include: discussions and presentations that focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing. Upon satisfactory completion of these courses, students are expected to be able to give oral presentation and write short essays about Chinese social cultural issues in the Chinese language. They will reach advanced mid to high in reading, writing, listening and speaking according to ACTFL proficiency guidelines.
(Note: Chinese 315-2 is not offered in 2021)
Registration Requirements Chinese 215-3 with grade C- or above or by placement. Three courses of Chinese 311-1, 2, 3, 312-1, 312-2 with C- or above, or by placement test.
Teaching Method Discussions on preassigned readings. Students are required to do the preparation before class. Whole class, individual and group work.
Fall quarter Textbook: Reading China: A Panorama of Life, Culture, and Society (Volume 1) Publisher: Lulu.com Author: Zhengguo Kang, Ling Mu, Peisong Xu, Rohngzhen Li (traditional character edition or 4th edition, both published in 2010) Printed by www.lulu.com http://classes.yale.edu/chns130/chinese153/textbook/How_to_Order.html Price:$38.99
Winter quarter Textbook: Road to Success (Volume 1) Publisher: Beijing Language and Culture University Press Author: Zhao Dongmei ISBN-978-7-5619-2177-7 Price:$25
Spring quarter Textbook: Road to Success (Volume 2) Publisher: Beijing Language and Culture University Press Author: Li Xiaoli ISBN-978-7-5619-2253-8 Price: $26
Overview of the class This course is a year long, three quarter sequence, and is meant for students with no Hindi-Urdu background. At the beginning of the three quarter sequence, the students are not expected to be able to speak, understand, read or write any Hindi-Urdu. In the first quarter (Hindi-Urdu 111-1) the students are introduced to the Hindi (Devanagari) script and to aspects of Hindi-Urdu grammar. By the end of this quarter the students are be able to talk about their family, their routines, their likes and dislikes, and also describe actions in progress. In the second quarter (Hindi-Urdu 111-2), the students continue to learn new grammatical constructions. By the end of the second quarter the students are able to talk about events in the past and the future. In the third quarter (Hindi-Urdu 111-3) students learn to express possibilities, wants, abilities and capabilities. They also learn finer aspects of grammar. The third quarter culminates in a cooking project, which requires the students to use the cumulative language skills that they would have honed over the period of the academic year. By the end of this quarter students achieve intermediate-low language skills in Hindi-Urdu.
Registration Requirements None for Hindi-Urdu 111-1, Hindi-Urdu 111-1 with a C- or better for Hindi-Urdu 111-2, Hindi-Urdu 111-2 with a C- or better for Hindi-Urdu 111-3, and by placement test or with instructor consent.
Teaching Method Textbook, word-games, YouTube videos, internet and in-class materials
Evaluation Method Assessment is based on weekly quizzes, attendance, classroom participation and presentations, home assignments, mid-terms and an oral interviews. No final exam.
Overview of class This is a year long, three quarter language sequence. Students start the year by working on reinforcing all the language skills attained the year before, and adding the Nastaliq (Urdu) script to their skill set. They continue developing speaking skills and listening comprehension, as well as expanding the Hindi-Urdu grammar and vocabulary. We do so by reading poems, short stories, watching and discussing movie clips, short films and videos, and making in-class Microsoft PowerPoint presentations. Some of the topics that we touch upon during the year are short Hindi-Urdu stories, stories from the Ramayana, the Mahabharata, the tales of Akbar and Birbal, etc. By the end of the three quarter sequence students attain intermediate-mid or higher language proficiency in Hindi-Urdu.
Note: Please purchase all the required textbooks in the fall quarter, as this is the only quarter that they are ordered during the year.
Registration Requirements C- or better in Hindi-Urdu 111-3 for Hindi-Urdu 121-1, Hindi-Urdu 121-1 for Hindi-Urdu 121-2, Hindi-Urdu 121-2 for Hindi-Urdu 121-3, and by placement test or with instructor consent.
Teaching Method Textbook, extra materials, movies.
Evaluation Method The students are graded on the basis of home assignments, weekly quizzes, midterm, attendance, oral interviews and class participation. No final.
Class Materials (Recommended) Intermediate Hindi Reader (1999) by U. Jain with K. Schomer. Publisher: Institute of East Asian Studies; ISBN-10: 087725351X ISBN-13: 978-0877253518 Intermediate Hindi (1996) by Y. Kachru and R. Pandharipande Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass. ISBN-10: 8120805585 ISBN-13: 978-8120805583
When Gandhi said that “India does not live in its towns but in its villages,” he was agreeing with the conventional wisdom of his contemporaries, both Indian and British. In this course, we will disregard this view and focus instead on South Asia’s mesmerizing, contentious cities.
The class’s organization is thematic as well as chronological; but over the course of the quarter, we will move from the early nineteenth century to the twenty-first century. We will spend time with a variety of texts, including fiction, poetry, memoirs, blog posts, and films. Secondary works by scholars of literature and history will help us get below the surface and to consider a variety of ways to think about cities, art, and society. Approaching these texts as documents of ways of thinking and living, while remaining alert to their aesthetic qualities, will help us think about what makes modernity modern, what makes cities urban, and what makes a colony colonial.
At the same time as we consider the form and content of the texts, we will also address questions of translation. Translation is famously difficult, or maybe impossible, but at the same time it is not only necessary but can also offer us new ways to read. By critically approaching texts in the original and in translation, and by reading reflections on the practice of translation, we will seek to understand the dilemmas and insights that emerge from reading and writing translations.
Two overlapping courses are offered: ASIAN_LC 260 (meeting MW) is open to anyone and will be taught entirely in English, while HIND_URD 316 (meeting MF) is open to students with suitable proficiency in Hindi or Urdu. Readings for HIND_URD 316 will be available in both Hindi and Urdu scripts.
Prerequisites
HIND-URD 211-1,2,3, with a C- or better, or instructor consent.
Learning objectives
Students will be able to: - understand and interpret literary works in Hindi and Urdu; - read Hindi-Urdu texts both intensively and extensively; - translate Hindi-Urdu texts into English. - evaluate the relationship between texts and their cultural and historical contexts; - critically evaluate translations of South Asian literature; - critically evaluate scholarly work relating to South Asian history and culture; - make cogent and persuasive arguments, orally and in writing, incorporating careful analysis of primary and secondary materials; - work with classmates to produce knowledge collaboratively.
Teaching method:
seminar
Evaluation Method: papers and presentations
Class Materials (required):
None (all class materials will be distributed on Canvas).
Overview of class Japanese I (JAPANESE 111-1, 2 and 3) is a yearlong course that covers the first half of college level elementary Japanese. In Japanese I, students will build a solid foundation while developing the four skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students will also learn various aspects of Japanese culture and society through in-class activities, written assignments, and video viewing. Students are encouraged to identify and self-correct errors in their language use to become independent learners. The instructor will assist in this learning process through oral and written feedback. Careful and thorough review and preparation for each class session are required.
Registration Requirements Except for JAPANESE 111-1, students must pass the preceding course with C- or above, or must be placed into the course by the departmental placement test.
Learning Objectives The goal of Japanese I is to bring students’ overall Japanese proficiency to the Intermediate-Low level defined by the American Council on Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) proficiency guidelines. Upon the satisfactory completion of the course, the students will be able to greet, introduce themselves, describe their families and friends, discuss their daily routines and experiences, and write letters to friends.
Teaching Method This course is conducted mostly in Japanese, and class hours are spent mainly on oral proficiency development. Written assignments are given for reading and writing proficiency development.
Evaluation Method Class participation and performance; assignments; quizzes; oral and written examinations
Class Materials (Required) Hasegawa, Y. (2005). Elementary Japanese (Volume One) with CD-ROM. Tuttle Publishing. ISBN: 978-4805313688; AJALT (2012). JAPANESE FOR BUSY PEOPLE: Kana Workbook (for the Revised 3rd Edition). ISBN: 978-1-56836-401-8; Course Packet ($10-12)
Class Materials (Suggested) Endo-Hudson, M (1994). English Grammar for Students of Japanese. Ann Arbor: The Olivia and Hill Press. ISBN: 0-934034-16-8; Makino, S. & Tsutsui M. (1989). Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar. Tokyo: The Japan Times. ISBN 4-7890-0454-6; Kodansha (2002). Kodansha's Essential Kanji Dictionary. Tokyo: Kodansha. ISBN: 978-4-7700-2891-4 / 4-7700-2891-1.
Overview of class Japanese I (JAPANESE 111-1, 2 and 3) is a yearlong course that covers the first half of college level elementary Japanese. In Japanese I, students will build a solid foundation while developing the four skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students will also learn various aspects of Japanese culture and society through in-class activities, written assignments, and video viewing. Students are encouraged to identify and self-correct errors in their language use to become independent learners. The instructor will assist in this learning process through oral and written feedback. Careful and thorough review and preparation for each class session are required.
Registration Requirements Except for JAPANESE 111-1, students must pass the preceding course with C- or above, or must be placed into the course by the departmental placement test.
Learning Objectives The goal of Japanese I is to bring students’ overall Japanese proficiency to the Intermediate-Low level defined by the American Council on Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) proficiency guidelines. Upon the satisfactory completion of the course, the students will be able to greet, introduce themselves, describe their families and friends, discuss their daily routines and experiences, and write letters to friends.
Teaching Method This course is conducted mostly in Japanese, and class hours are spent mainly on oral proficiency development. Written assignments are given for reading and writing proficiency development.
Evaluation Method Class participation and performance; assignments; quizzes; oral and written examinations
Class Materials (Required) Hasegawa, Y. (2005). Elementary Japanese (Volume One) with CD-ROM. Tuttle Publishing. ISBN: 978-4805313688; AJALT (2012). JAPANESE FOR BUSY PEOPLE: Kana Workbook (for the Revised 3rd Edition). ISBN: 978-1-56836-401-8; Course Packet ($10-12)
Class Materials (Suggested) Endo-Hudson, M (1994). English Grammar for Students of Japanese. Ann Arbor: The Olivia and Hill Press. ISBN: 0-934034-16-8; Makino, S. & Tsutsui M. (1989). Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar. Tokyo: The Japan Times. ISBN 4-7890-0454-6; Kodansha (2002). Kodansha's Essential Kanji Dictionary. Tokyo: Kodansha. ISBN: 978-4-7700-2891-4 / 4-7700-2891-1.
Overview of class Japanese I (JAPANESE 111-1, 2 and 3) is a yearlong course that covers the first half of college level elementary Japanese. In Japanese I, students will build a solid foundation while developing the four skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students will also learn various aspects of Japanese culture and society through in-class activities, written assignments, and video viewing. Students are encouraged to identify and self-correct errors in their language use to become independent learners. The instructor will assist in this learning process through oral and written feedback. Careful and thorough review and preparation for each class session are required.
Registration Requirements Except for JAPANESE 111-1, students must pass the preceding course with C- or above, or must be placed into the course by the departmental placement test.
Learning Objectives The goal of Japanese I is to bring students’ overall Japanese proficiency to the Intermediate-Low level defined by the American Council on Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) proficiency guidelines. Upon the satisfactory completion of the course, the students will be able to greet, introduce themselves, describe their families and friends, discuss their daily routines and experiences, and write letters to friends.
Teaching Method This course is conducted mostly in Japanese, and class hours are spent mainly on oral proficiency development. Written assignments are given for reading and writing proficiency development.
Evaluation Method Class participation and performance; assignments; quizzes; oral and written examinations
Class Materials (Required) Hasegawa, Y. (2005). Elementary Japanese (Volume One) with CD-ROM. Tuttle Publishing. ISBN: 978-4805313688; AJALT (2012). JAPANESE FOR BUSY PEOPLE: Kana Workbook (for the Revised 3rd Edition). ISBN: 978-1-56836-401-8; Course Packet ($10-12)
Class Materials (Suggested) Endo-Hudson, M (1994). English Grammar for Students of Japanese. Ann Arbor: The Olivia and Hill Press. ISBN: 0-934034-16-8; Makino, S. & Tsutsui M. (1989). Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar. Tokyo: The Japan Times. ISBN 4-7890-0454-6; Kodansha (2002). Kodansha's Essential Kanji Dictionary. Tokyo: Kodansha. ISBN: 978-4-7700-2891-4 / 4-7700-2891-1.
Overview of class Japanese II (JAPANESE 121-1, 2 and 3) is a yearlong course that covers the second half of college level elementary Japanese and prepares students for intermediate Japanese (JAPANESE 211). In this course, students continue developing the four skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) through readings, video viewing, written assignments, and in-class activities. The emphasis will be on developing the skills necessary to use auxiliary verbs and complex sentences to express subtle differences in meaning and accuracy appropriate to the given contexts. Student will also practice describing their experiences and summarizing a story that they heard, read, or watched in an organized manner. Careful and thorough review and preparation for each class session are required.
Registration Requirements Students must pass the preceding course with C- or above, or must be placed into the course by the departmental placement test.
Learning Objectives The year-end proficiency goal of Japanese II is for the students to reach the Intermediate-Mid level defined by the American Council on Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) proficiency guidelines. Upon the satisfactory completion of the course, students will be able to handle various types of more complex daily conversational situations and passages.
Teaching Method This course is conducted mostly in Japanese. Class hours are spent mainly on oral proficiency development, and written assignments are given for reading and writing skills development. Useful expressions in daily life and social and cultural aspects in modern Japan are introduced through a series of videos.
Evaluation Method Class participation and performance, assignments, quizzes, oral and written examinations, and essays
Class Materials (Required) Hasegawa, Y. (2006) Elementary Japanese, Vol. 2. Vermont: Tuttle Language Library. ISBN 978-4805313695; Course Packet will be made available in the PDF format through Canvas.
Class Materials (Suggested) Kodansha's Essential Kanji Dictionary. Tokyo: Kodansha. ISBN 978-1568363974; Endo-Hudson, M. (1994). English Grammar for Students of Japanese. Ann Arbor: The Olivia and Hill Press. ISBN 978-0934034166; Makino, S. & Tsutsui, M. (1989). Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar. Tokyo: The Japan Times. ISBN 978-4789004541.
Overview of class Japanese II (JAPANESE 121-1, 2 and 3) is a yearlong course that covers the second half of college level elementary Japanese and prepares students for intermediate Japanese (JAPANESE 211). In this course, students continue developing the four skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) through readings, video viewing, written assignments, and in-class activities. The emphasis will be on developing the skills necessary to use auxiliary verbs and complex sentences to express subtle differences in meaning and accuracy appropriate to the given contexts. Student will also practice describing their experiences and summarizing a story that they heard, read, or watched in an organized manner. Careful and thorough review and preparation for each class session are required.
Registration Requirements Students must pass the preceding course with C- or above, or must be placed into the course by the departmental placement test.
Learning Objectives The year-end proficiency goal of Japanese II is for the students to reach the Intermediate-Mid level defined by the American Council on Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) proficiency guidelines. Upon the satisfactory completion of the course, students will be able to handle various types of more complex daily conversational situations and passages.
Teaching Method This course is conducted mostly in Japanese. Class hours are spent mainly on oral proficiency development, and written assignments are given for reading and writing skills development. Useful expressions in daily life and social and cultural aspects in modern Japan are introduced through a series of videos.
Evaluation Method Class participation and performance, assignments, quizzes, oral and written examinations, and essays
Class Materials (Required) Hasegawa, Y. (2006) Elementary Japanese, Vol. 2. Vermont: Tuttle Language Library. ISBN 978-4805313695; Course Packet will be made available in the PDF format through Canvas.
Class Materials (Suggested) Kodansha's Essential Kanji Dictionary. Tokyo: Kodansha. ISBN 978-1568363974; Endo-Hudson, M. (1994). English Grammar for Students of Japanese. Ann Arbor: The Olivia and Hill Press. ISBN 978-0934034166; Makino, S. & Tsutsui, M. (1989). Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar. Tokyo: The Japan Times. ISBN 978-4789004541.
Overview of class Japanese III (JAPANESE 211-1, 2, 3) is a yearlong course, sequel to Japanese II (JAPANESE 121-1, 2, 3), that covers college-level intermediate Japanese. In Japanese III, students will continue developing the four skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing, and learning various aspects of Japanese culture and society through class discussions, written assignments, TV drama viewing, and a research-based interview project. The casual speech and formal writing styles are introduced, and students will become familiarized with different language use for different settings. With consistent oral and written feedback from the instructor, the students will also continue learning to identify and self-correct errors in their language use to become independent learners.
Registration Requirements Students must pass the preceding course with C- or above, or must be placed into the course by the departmental placement test.
Learning Objectives Upon the satisfactory completion of the course, the students will be able to 1) describe and narrate daily events and personal experiences in an organized manner, 2) summarize the main points of what is read, seen, or heard, 3) use approximately 500 basic kanji characters in context, 4) comfortably and appropriately handle daily situations 5) use various speech and written styles, and 6) communicate with native speakers on familiar topics in informal settings. The students are also expected to 7) deepen their understanding of customs, culture, and social phenomena of contemporary Japan, and 8) learn to study independently. The year-end proficiency goal of Japanese III is for the students to reach the Intermediate-High level defined by the American Council on Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) proficiency guidelines.
Teaching Method In-class discussion. Careful and thorough review and preparation for each class session are expected. This course is conducted in Japanese.
Evaluation Method Class participation and performance, assignments, quizzes, oral and written examinations, essays, and projects.
Class Materials (Required) Miura, A. & Hanaoka McGloin, N. (2008). An Integrated Approach to Intermediate Japanese, Revised Edition. Tokyo: The Japan Times. ISBN: 9784789013079; Miura, A. & Hanaoka McGloin, N. (2008). An Integrated Approach to Intermediate Japanese Workbook. Tokyo: The Japan Times. ISBN: 9784789013086; Kano, et.al. (1989). Basic Kanji Book, Vol.2 (New Edition). Tokyo: Bonjinsha. ISBN: 9784893581198; a Course Packet.
Class Materials (Suggested) Kodansha. (2002). Kodansha Essential Kanji Dictionary. Tokyo: Kodansha International. ISBN: 9781568363974; Makino, S. & Tsutsui, M. (1995). A Dictionary of Intermediate Japanese Grammar. Tokyo: The Japan Times. ISBN: 9784789007757; Tomomatsu, E. & Wakuri, M (2004). Shokyuu Nihongo Sou-matome. Tokyo: 3A Corporation. ISBN: 9784883193288.
Overview of class This is ayear-long first-year course designed for beginning learners without previous knowledge in Korean language. The course aims to develop students' all-around communicative ability in speaking, reading, listening and writing with the most emphasis on speaking. The goal of this course is to achieve oral proficiency at the Intermediate Low level of the ACTFL guideline by the end of year as well as to achieve the competency in interpersonal, presentational and interpretive communication and culture in conjunction with the National Standards.
Registration Requirements None for Fall Quarter Completion of 111-1 or a departmental placement test for Winter Quarter; Completion of 111-2 or a departmental placement test for Spring Quarter
Teaching Method Students will learn the basic elements of Korean language such as pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure. In this student-centered class, students will actively participate in speaking, reading, writing and listening activities. Related supplemental materials such as video clips and reading texts will be incorporated to enhance students' listening and reading skills as well as the cultural understanding.
Evaluation Method Grade will be based on attendance and participation, vocabulary quizzes and lesson tests, assignments, oral tests and performance, and final examination.
Class Materials (Required) Integrated Korean (Third Edition): Beginning 1 & 2 (University of Hawaii Press) 978-0-8248-7619-7 & 978-0-8248-3515-6
Integrated Korean Workbook (Third Edition): 1 & 2 (University of Hawaii Press) 978-0-8248-7650-0 & 978-0-8248-3516-3
Overview of class This is ayear-long first-year course designed for beginning learners without previous knowledge in Korean language. The course aims to develop students' all-around communicative ability in speaking, reading, listening and writing with the most emphasis on speaking. The goal of this course is to achieve oral proficiency at the Intermediate Low level of the ACTFL guideline by the end of year as well as to achieve the competency in interpersonal, presentational and interpretive communication and culture in conjunction with the National Standards.
Registration Requirements None for Fall Quarter Completion of 111-1 or a departmental placement test for Winter Quarter; Completion of 111-2 or a departmental placement test for Spring Quarter
Teaching Method Students will learn the basic elements of Korean language such as pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure. In this student-centered class, students will actively participate in speaking, reading, writing and listening activities. Related supplemental materials such as video clips and reading texts will be incorporated to enhance students' listening and reading skills as well as the cultural understanding.
Evaluation Method Grade will be based on attendance and participation, vocabulary quizzes and lesson tests, assignments, oral tests and performance, and final examination.
Class Materials (Required) Integrated Korean (Third Edition): Beginning 1 & 2 (University of Hawaii Press) 978-0-8248-7619-7 & 978-0-8248-3515-6
Integrated Korean Workbook (Third Edition): 1 & 2 (University of Hawaii Press) 978-0-8248-7650-0 & 978-0-8248-3516-3
Overview of class This is ayear-long first-year course designed for beginning learners without previous knowledge in Korean language. The course aims to develop students' all-around communicative ability in speaking, reading, listening and writing with the most emphasis on speaking. The goal of this course is to achieve oral proficiency at the Intermediate Low level of the ACTFL guideline by the end of year as well as to achieve the competency in interpersonal, presentational and interpretive communication and culture in conjunction with the National Standards.
Registration Requirements None for Fall Quarter Completion of 111-1 or a departmental placement test for Winter Quarter; Completion of 111-2 or a departmental placement test for Spring Quarter
Teaching Method Students will learn the basic elements of Korean language such as pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure. In this student-centered class, students will actively participate in speaking, reading, writing and listening activities. Related supplemental materials such as video clips and reading texts will be incorporated to enhance students' listening and reading skills as well as the cultural understanding.
Evaluation Method Grade will be based on attendance and participation, vocabulary quizzes and lesson tests, assignments, oral tests and performance, and final examination.
Class Materials (Required) Integrated Korean (Third Edition): Beginning 1 & 2 (University of Hawaii Press) 978-0-8248-7619-7 & 978-0-8248-3515-6
Integrated Korean Workbook (Third Edition): 1 & 2 (University of Hawaii Press) 978-0-8248-7650-0 & 978-0-8248-3516-3
Overview of class This is a year-long second-year Korean course for continuing students who finished Korean I or who have the equivalent proficiency. The course aims to further develop students' all-around communicative ability in speaking, reading, listening and writing to the Intermediate Mid level by the ACTFL guideline by the end of year and to have students achieve the competency in the skills of Communication, Comparisons and Cultures in conjunction with the National Standards.
Registration Requirements Completion of 111-3 or the departmental placement test for Fall Quarter; Completion of 121-1 or a departmental placement test for Winter Quarter; Completion of 121-2 or a departmental placement test for Spring Quarter
Teaching Method Various communicative activities will be employed to develop the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational skills. Also, authentic reading, writing, and visual materials that cover a wide spectrum of socio-cultural and academic themes will be provided to enhance student’s overall competency and cultural understanding.
Evaluation Method Grades will be given based on attendance and class participation, vocabulary quizzes, lesson tests, assignments, oral test and performance, and final examination. Class Materials (Required) Integrated Korean (3rd edition): Intermediate 1 (University of Hawaii Press, 2020) 9780824886776 Integrated Korean Workbook (3rd edition): Intermediate 1 (University of Hawaii Press, 2020) 978-0-8248-8676-9
Overview of class This is a year-long second-year Korean course for continuing students who finished Korean I or who have the equivalent proficiency. The course aims to further develop students' all-around communicative ability in speaking, reading, listening and writing to the Intermediate Mid level by the ACTFL guideline by the end of year and to have students achieve the competency in the skills of Communication, Comparisons and Cultures in conjunction with the National Standards.
Registration Requirements Completion of 111-3 or the departmental placement test for Fall Quarter; Completion of 121-1 or a departmental placement test for Winter Quarter; Completion of 121-2 or a departmental placement test for Spring Quarter
Teaching Method Various communicative activities will be employed to develop the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational skills. Also, authentic reading, writing, and visual materials that cover a wide spectrum of socio-cultural and academic themes will be provided to enhance student’s overall competency and cultural understanding.
Evaluation Method Grades will be given based on attendance and class participation, vocabulary quizzes, lesson tests, assignments, oral test and performance, and final examination. Class Materials (Required) Integrated Korean (3rd edition): Intermediate 1 (University of Hawaii Press, 2020) 9780824886776 Integrated Korean Workbook (3rd edition): Intermediate 1 (University of Hawaii Press, 2020) 978-0-8248-8676-9
Overview of class This is a year-long second-year Korean course for continuing students who finished Korean I or who have the equivalent proficiency. The course aims to further develop students' all-around communicative ability in speaking, reading, listening and writing to the Intermediate Mid level by the ACTFL guideline by the end of year and to have students achieve the competency in the skills of Communication, Comparisons and Cultures in conjunction with the National Standards.
Registration Requirements Completion of 111-3 or the departmental placement test for Fall Quarter; Completion of 121-1 or a departmental placement test for Winter Quarter; Completion of 121-2 or a departmental placement test for Spring Quarter
Teaching Method Various communicative activities will be employed to develop the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational skills. Also, authentic reading, writing, and visual materials that cover a wide spectrum of socio-cultural and academic themes will be provided to enhance student’s overall competency and cultural understanding.
Evaluation Method Grades will be given based on attendance and class participation, vocabulary quizzes, lesson tests, assignments, oral test and performance, and final examination. Class Materials (Required) Integrated Korean (3rd edition): Intermediate 1 (University of Hawaii Press, 2020) 9780824886776 Integrated Korean Workbook (3rd edition): Intermediate 1 (University of Hawaii Press, 2020) 978-0-8248-8676-9
Overview of class This is a year-long third-year course designed to further develop students’ linguistic and cultural ability. The vocabulary, contents, tasks, and topics covered in class are to address a wide spectrum of linguistic and socio-cultural aspects. By developing the competency in the skills of Communication, Comparisons and Cultures in conjunction with the National Standards, this course aims to achieve oral proficiency in Intermediate High level of the ACTFL guideline.
Registration Requirements Completion of 121-3, 125-2 or the departmental placement test for Fall Quarter; Completion of 211-1 or a departmental placement test for Winter Quarter; Completion of 211-2 or a departmental placement test for Spring Quarter
Teaching Method Various communicative activities will be employed with the emphasis on developing three modes of communication in advanced proficiency: Interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communication. Related authentic and cultural materials will be incorporated to enhance comparison and intercultural competence.
Evaluation Method Grades will be given based on attendance and class participation, vocabulary quizzes, lesson tests, assignments, essays, oral presentations, and final project.
Class Materials (Required) Sogang Korean 4A & 4B Students’ Book (2015) Sogang University 978-89-92491-84-6 18710 and 978-89-92491-88-4 18710
Sogang Korean 4A & 4B Workbook (2015) Sogang University 978-89-92491-92-1 13710 and 978-89-92491-91-4 13710
