Courses in Chinese are administered through the Confucius Institute of the Faculty of Humanities. For information and counselling, please contact the departmental office, Togo Salmon Hall, Room 726.
NOTE: The following courses, offered by other departments, are
recommended as complementary electives for students who are studying
the Chinese (Mandarin) language.
Courses
If no prerequisite is listed, the course is open.
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CHINESE
1K03
INTENSIVE REVIEW OF CHINESE FOR DIALECT SPEAKERS I
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An intensive course in modern standard (Mandarin) Chinese designed for students who already have a background in the language, but need special practice in listening and speaking of Mandarin Chinese according to the pinyin system. This course requires a placement test to be taken before registration.
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Four hours, one term
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Prerequisite(s):
Permission of the Director of the Confucius Institute.
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Not open to students with credit or registration in CHINESE 1Z06 or 1ZZ6.
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CHINESE
1KK3
INTENSIVE REVIEW OF CHINESE FOR DIALECT SPEAKERS II
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An intensive course in modern standard (Mandarin) Chinese designed for students who already have a background in the language, but need special practice in reading and writing Chinese according to the pinyin system and simplified characters. This course requires a placement test to be taken before registration.
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Four hours, one term
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Prerequisite(s):
Permission of the Director of the Confucius Institute.
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Not open to students with credit or registration in CHINESE 1Z06 or 1ZZ6.
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CHINESE
1Z06
MANDARIN CHINESE FOR BEGINNERS
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An intensive beginner's course in modern standard (Mandarin) Chinese designed for students with no prior knowledge of the language. The focus is on developing proficiency in the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. In addition to general knowledge about China and Chinese culture, students will be exposed to some basic Chinese script.
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Four hours; two terms
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Prerequisite(s):
This course requires a placement test to be taken before registration.
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Not open to dialect speakers or to students with credit or registration in Chinese 1ZZ6.
The Department reserves the right to place students in the course most appropriate to their abilities.
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CHINESE
1ZZ6
MANDARIN CHINESE FOR DIALECT SPEAKERS
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An intensive beginner's course in modern standard (Mandarin) Chinese designed for students who understand a Chinese dialect, Standard Chinese or who have proficiency in Chinese script. Speaking, reading and writing are equally emphasized.
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Four hours; two terms
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Prerequisite(s):
Permission of the Director of the Confucius Institute. This course requires a placement test to be taken before registration.
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Not open to students with credit or registration in Chinese 1Z06. Students with prior knowledge of the language as determined by a placement test may be required to take an appropriate alternative.
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CHINESE
2X03
INTERMEDIATE MANDARIN CHINESE I
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This course aims to develop students' communicative skills in Mandarin Chinese through speaking, listening, reading and writing practice. Emphasis is on building communicative skills and acquiring fundamental skills to read and write Mandarin in formal and informal contexts.
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Four hours; one term
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Prerequisite(s):
CHINESE 1Z06 or permission of the Director of the Confucius Institute based on the satisfactory completion of a placement test.
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Antirequisite(s):
CHINESE 2Z06
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CHINESE
2XX3
INTERMEDIATE MANDARIN CHINESE II
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This course builds on students' communicative skills in Mandarin Chinese acquired through completion of CHINESE 2X03 through speaking, listening, reading and writing practice. Emphasis is on building communicative skills and acquiring fundamental skills to read and write Mandarin in formal and informal contexts.
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Four hours; one term
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Prerequisite(s):
CHINESE 2X03 or permission of the Director of the Confucius Institute based on the satisfactory completion of a placement test.
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Antirequisite(s):
CHINESE 2Z06
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CHINESE
2Z03
INTERMEDIATE MANDARIN CHINESE FOR DIALECT SPEAKERS I
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This course aims to enhance students' overall skills in Mandarin Chinese through speaking, listening, reading and writing practice. Emphasis is on building standard Mandarin pronunciation and communicative skills. The students are expected to acquire fundamental skills to speak and write Mandarin in formal and informal contexts.
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Four hours; one term
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Prerequisite(s):
One of CHINESE 1ZZ6, 1K03 or 1KK3; or permission of the Director of the Confucius Institute based on the satisfactory completion of a placement test.
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Antirequisite(s):
CHINESE 2ZZ6
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CHINESE
2ZZ3
INTERMEDIATE MANDARIN CHINESE FOR DIALECT SPEAKERS II
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This course builds on students' overall skills in Mandarin Chinese acquired through the completion of CHINESE 2Z03 through speaking, listening, reading and writing practice. Emphasis is on building standard Mandarin pronunciation and communicative skills. The students are expected to acquire fundamental skills to speak and write Mandarin in formal and informal contexts.
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Four hours; one term
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Prerequisite(s):
CHINESE 2Z03 or permission of the Director of the Confucius Institute based on the satisfactory completion of a placement test.
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Antirequisite(s):
CHINESE 2ZZ6
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CHINESE
3A03
INTRODUCTION TO CHINESE CIVILIZATION AND CULTURE I
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Taught in Mandarin Chinese.
An introduction to Chinese civilization and culture for students with proficiency in Chinese language and some background of Chinese culture. Topics include Chinese geography overview, Chinese historical development, history of the development of Chinese characters, Chinese academic thoughts, and religious belief in China.
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Three hours; one term
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Prerequisite(s):
Permission of the Director of the Confucius Institute. A placement test should be taken before registration.
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The Department reserves the right to place students in the course most appropriate to their abilities.
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CHINESE
3AA3
INTRODUCTION TO CHINESE CIVILIZATION AND CULTURE II
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Taught in Mandarin Chinese.
The topics of this course include selected Chinese classics, Chinese arts, Chinese customs, history of Chinese science, Chinese architectures, Cultural exchanges between China and other countries.
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Three hours; one term
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Prerequisite(s):
Permission of the Director of the Confucius Institute. A placement test should be taken before registration.
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The Department reserves the right to place students in the course most appropriate to their abilities.
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