Requirements in the Major, all of the following (9 units):
Chinese 101A Advanced Chinese (3 units)
Chinese 101B Advanced Chinese (3 units)
Chinese 102 Chinese Culture (3 units)
Six (6) courses selected from the following (18 units):
Chinese 110 Structure of the Chinese Language (3
units)
Chinese 111 Advanced Mandarin Conversation (3 units)
Chinese 120A Modern Chinese Literature (1900-49) (3
units)
Chinese 120B Classical Chinese Literature (3 units)
Chinese 130 Directed Readings on Chinese Culture (3
units)
Chinese 140 Chinese Culture and Politics Through
Literature (3 units)
Chinese 141 Classical Chinese Drama & Poetry (3
units)
Chinese 160 Special Topics in Chinese Studies (3 units)
Electives (0-9 units), any of the above not included in the Major and:
Chinese 10A Conversational Cantonese (3 units)
Chinese 10B Conversational Cantonese (3 units)
Chinese 132 Business Chinese (3 units)
Chinese 180 Individual Studies in Chinese (3 units)
FOR L 193 Languages and Cultures of the Far East (3
units)
History 109 A/B History of China (3 units)
Other Requirements:
FL 100W Writing Workshop (3 units)
1 year of a second foreign language (10 units)
Language majors are required to have a minor. A minor in a second
language is recommended, which will simultaneously satisfy the requirement of
one year of a second language.
Chinese B.A. Learning Objectives and Outcomes
Develop competence in speaking and listening comprehension in
Mandarin Chinese.
Command basic Chinese vocabulary. Refine grammatical
structures and engage in critical thinking through a variety of tasks,
activities, and assignments.
Read authentic material in Chinese for informative purposes.
Write in Chinese simple narration and description about given
topics and events.
Develop understanding of the traditional Chinese culture in
light of contemporary values.
Be able to compare systematically the ideas, values, images,
or attitudes of people from various Chinese communities. Be able to identify
the historic context of these ideas and cultural practices. Be able to explain
how Chinese culture changes in response to internal and external
pressures.
Critical reading of pre-modern Chinese prose, poetry, and
drama.
For more information, please contact:
Yao, Yao Chinese Coordinator, Chinese
Assistant Professor, Chinese Advisor Clark Hall 410G 408-924-4613 yaoyao@email.sjsu.edu
Tan,
Fu Chinese Assistant Professor, Chinese Advisor Clark Hall
410F 408-924-4595 futan@email.sjsu.edu
