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51014742-2282-4ae4-803e-fc0fbff3c1c1

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ADVANCE CHINESE WRITING
Country
China
Host Institution
Peking University, Beijing
Program(s)
Peking University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Chinese
UCEAP Course Number
147
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
ADVANCE CHINESE WRITING
UCEAP Transcript Title
ADV CHINESE WRITING
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course improves students' writing ability by reading and analyzing model essays in the following areas: practical writing (receipts, letters), descriptive and illustrative writing, argumentative writing, and narrative writing. It focuses on related vocabulary and grammar to improve the students' ability to correct sentence errors in written Chinese. Students expand their vocabulary, gain a better grasp of Chinese grammar and formal diction, and gain the ability to form a more logical structure for each type of composition. Assessment: midterm exam (50%) and a final exam (50%).
Language(s) of Instruction
Chinese
Host Institution Course Number
Host Institution Course Title
GAOJI XIEZUO
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Chinese as a Second Language

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BEGINNING CANTONESE: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
Country
Hong Kong
Host Institution
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Program(s)
Chinese University of Hong Kong
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Chinese
UCEAP Course Number
41
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
BEGINNING CANTONESE: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
UCEAP Transcript Title
BEG CANTONESE:VOCAB
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description

This beginning Cantonese course familiarizes students with the use of basic vocabulary and grammar points. Vocabulary is introduced based on everyday conversations and daily usage. The course focuses on appropriateness and application. Text: CANTONESE I: A SHORT COURSE by the Chinese Language Center at CUHK. Assessment: assignments (40%), quizzes (20%), tests (40%).

Language(s) of Instruction
Cantonese
Host Institution Course Number
CLCC1113
Host Institution Course Title
APPLICATION OF VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
Host Institution Campus
Chinese U. H.K.
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Chinese Language Center

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INTERMEDIATE CANTONESE: ORAL SKILLS
Country
Hong Kong
Host Institution
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Program(s)
Chinese University of Hong Kong
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Chinese
UCEAP Course Number
72
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
INTERMEDIATE CANTONESE: ORAL SKILLS
UCEAP Transcript Title
INT CANTONESE: ORAL
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description
This intermediate Cantonese course focuses on speaking ability in real life settings. Topics include traveling, attending a wedding, going to the movies, and hobbies. Text: CANTONESE: A SHORT COURSE II by the Chinese Language Center at CUHK. Assessment: assignments (30%), quizzes (10%), tests (15%), oral midterm exam (15%), oral final exam (30%).
Language(s) of Instruction
Cantonese
Host Institution Course Number
CLCC2223
Host Institution Course Title
ORAL SKILLS PRACTICE II
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Chinese Language Center

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ADVANCED CHINESE
Country
Singapore
Host Institution
National University of Singapore
Program(s)
National University of Singapore
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Chinese
UCEAP Course Number
101
UCEAP Course Suffix
B
UCEAP Official Title
ADVANCED CHINESE
UCEAP Transcript Title
ADVANCED CHINESE
UCEAP Quarter Units
7.50
UCEAP Semester Units
5.00
Course Description
This course is a continuation of Chinese 5. It emphasizes the communicative function and the training of the four language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing). A systematic way of introducing drills and exercises allows students to master the necessary grammatical knowledge and rules for word and sentence formation. The students are also involved in doing projects related to Chinese culture and history. Essay writing skills are strengthened. Classes are conducted in various ways including vocabulary introduction, short texts reading, grammar and character practicing, and storytelling.
Language(s) of Instruction
Chinese
Host Institution Course Number
LAC4202
Host Institution Course Title
CHINESE 6
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Center for Language Studies

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SEMINAR IN ADVANCED CHINESE
Country
Korea, South
Host Institution
Yonsei University
Program(s)
Yonsei University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Chinese
UCEAP Course Number
101
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
SEMINAR IN ADVANCED CHINESE
UCEAP Transcript Title
ADVANCED CHINESE
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description

This is an intermediate level Chinese language course, focusing on reading comprehension. This course strengthens modern Chinese reading ability through different texts in a variety of topics that include advanced Chinese vocabulary and expression. It examines newspapers and Chinese literature in order to have a better understanding of sentence structure, different types of expressions, and comprehension ability. 

Language(s) of Instruction
Host Institution Course Number
CLL4301
Host Institution Course Title
SEMINAR IN ADVANCED CHINESE
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Chinese Language & Literature

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SELECTED WORKS OF MODERN CHINESE LITERATURE
Country
China
Host Institution
Fudan University
Program(s)
Fudan University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
History Chinese
UCEAP Course Number
126
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
SELECTED WORKS OF MODERN CHINESE LITERATURE
UCEAP Transcript Title
MODERN CHINESE LIT
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.70
Course Description

Through guided reading of some of the masterpieces of modern Chinese literature, this course examines the history of modern Chinese literature and analyzes literary works within the framework of literary history.

Language(s) of Instruction
Chinese
Host Institution Course Number
CHIN119024
Host Institution Course Title
SELECTED WORKS OF MODERN CHINESE LITERATURE
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
SUN Jie
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department

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SELECTED READINGS OF CHINESE ANCIENT POETRY
Country
China
Host Institution
Tsinghua University
Program(s)
Tsinghua University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Chinese
UCEAP Course Number
118
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
SELECTED READINGS OF CHINESE ANCIENT POETRY
UCEAP Transcript Title
CHIN ANCIENT POETRY
UCEAP Quarter Units
3.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.00
Course Description
This course describes the historical process and change of ancient Chinese poetry, and separates ancient Chinese poetry into three main categories (the emotions between people, the emotions of man towards society, and the emotions of man towards nature), nine general types (love, friendship, family, affection, current events, history, landscapes, pastoral, and objects). Each selected article of famed poetry is thoroughly read and analyzed.
Language(s) of Instruction
Chinese
Host Institution Course Number
30630652
Host Institution Course Title
SELECTED READING IN CHINESE ANCIENT POETRY
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Chinese Language and Literature

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ADVANCED CHINESE I
Country
Taiwan
Host Institution
National Taiwan University
Program(s)
National Taiwan University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Chinese
UCEAP Course Number
154
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
ADVANCED CHINESE I
UCEAP Transcript Title
ADVANCED CHINESE I
UCEAP Quarter Units
9.00
UCEAP Semester Units
6.00
Course Description

This course is for students who have taken Intermediate III of the Chinese Language Course for International Students or those who have taken Chinese for at least 700 hrs. By the end of the course students are capable of using written language to communicate effectively in formal writing and of understanding public announcements, news, and other broadcasts. In addition to the text lessons, this course also brings up topics each class that help students develop proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Through the course, students are able to use appropriate Chinese to carry on discussions, and read newspapers and magazines to further understand Taiwanese culture and language. 

Language(s) of Instruction
Chinese
Host Institution Course Number
PTCSL7909
Host Institution Course Title
GENERAL CHINESE LANGUAGE COURSE (II)
Host Institution Campus
Center for International Education
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Teaching Chinese as a Second Language

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CHINESE CULTURE
Country
China
Host Institution
Peking University, Beijing
Program(s)
Peking University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Chinese
UCEAP Course Number
133
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
CHINESE CULTURE
UCEAP Transcript Title
CHINESE CULTURE
UCEAP Quarter Units
3.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.00
Course Description
In this course, there are 14 lectures with topics on different areas of Chinese culture. Various teachers from the PKU School of Chinese as a Second Language give one lecture each. It enables students to learn the history, culture, and current situation of China from various angles, and improve their Chinese language. Assessment: final exam.
Language(s) of Instruction
Chinese
Host Institution Course Number
Host Institution Course Title
ZHONGGUO YUYAN WENHUA JIANGZUO
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
School of Chinese as a Second Language

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ADVANCED BUSINESS CHINESE
Country
China
Host Institution
Peking University, Beijing
Program(s)
Peking University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Chinese
UCEAP Course Number
172
UCEAP Course Suffix
B
UCEAP Official Title
ADVANCED BUSINESS CHINESE
UCEAP Transcript Title
BUSINESS CHINESE
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course develops skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing of Chinese for business activities, and deepens understanding of the economic life, society, and culture of China in relation to business. Teaching content includes company organizational structure; investment; recruiting and applying for a job; team work; product introduction; marketing; profit; advertising; customer service and trade negotiating. Emphasis is placed on teaching materials with complementary materials related to other business activities. The course includes discussion, simulated business dialogue, simulated business writing and other forms. Simulated business Chinese test reading, spoken Chinese language and writing examinations are offered to enhance students' use of Chinese language in daily life. Text: New Silk Road- Quick Advanced Business Chinese Language (Book I & Book II, by Li Haiyan). Assessment: Midterm test and final, class participation.
Language(s) of Instruction
Chinese
Host Institution Course Number
Host Institution Course Title
GAOJI SHANGWU HANYU
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Chinese as a Second Language
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