CHN 402 - Chinese Thought in the 20th Century

Course Units: 1.0

The course is an advanced level language course that develops students’ understanding and appreciation of China’s century of reform through short fiction and literary essays. The readings focus on the role of women, the disparity between the rich and poor, urbanite and peasant, the role of the citizen to the state, and individual responses to great political and economic changes. The purpose of the course is to strengthen students’ linguistic ability while at the same time deepen their cultural knowledge of China. Students will be able to read with the assistance of a dictionary. They will develop skills to speak on abstract topics and write critical and nuanced essays in response to the subjects covered in class. All texts are in original Chinese. Class will be conducted entirely in Chinese. Needs to complete 2 courses at the 300-level at Union or be able to speak and write at the paragraph level on a wide variety of familiar or general topics; contact any Chinese professor for permission if you have experience in the language. Prerequisite(s): Take CHN 302  or by instructor permission. CC: LCCC, HUM, WAC ISP: AIS