Chinese Literature (CHLIT)
CHLIT 2213 - Introduction to Classical Chinese I (3 Credits)
Students learn the fundamental grammar and vocabulary of Classical Chinese by analyzing and translating short passages from early sources.
Enrollment Information: Open to: students who have studied at least two years of any language that employs the Chinese writing script (e.g. Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese).
Distribution Requirements: (ALC-AS), (FL-AG)
Exploratory Studies:
(EAAREA, EALANG)
Last Four Terms Offered: Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020 CHLIT 3307 - Readings in Classical Chinese Literature (3 Credits)
Crosslisted with CAPS 3307
A guided reading in the original language designed to introduce students to a variety of genres and styles of classical Chinese literature while at the same time helping students achieve competence in reading classical Chinese at an advanced level. The syllabus, with a rotating thematic focus, normally includes philosophical works, historical texts, poetry and prose, anecdotes and fiction. Please consult the Department of Asian Studies course offerings for each year’s thematic focus. (LL)
Prerequisites: Advanced reading knowledge of classical and modern Chinese required.
Distribution Requirements: (ALC-AS, HST-AS), (CA-AG, HA-AG, LA-AG)
Exploratory Studies:
(EAAREA, EALANG)
Last Four Terms Offered: Spring 2024, Fall 2022, Fall 2019, Fall 2017 CHLIT 4420 - Tang Poetry: Themes and Contexts (3 Credits)
Crosslisted with CAPS 4420
Through guided readings in Chinese of selected poems of the Tang dynasty (618-907) on various themes and in different styles, students develop the essential analytical skills for reading Tang poetry while gaining an understanding of its social, cultural, and historical contexts. (LL)
Prerequisites: minimum three years of Chinese and/or one year of Classical Chinese or permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: (ALC-AS, HST-AS), (CA-AG, HA-AG, LA-AG)
Exploratory Studies:
(EAAREA, EALANG)
Last Four Terms Offered: Fall 2023, Spring 2022, Fall 2018, Spring 2017 CHLIT 4421 - Directed Study (2-4 Credits)
Students choose a faculty member to oversee this independent study. The student and the faculty member work together to develop course content. (LL)
Exploratory Studies:
(CU-UG); (EAAREA, EALANG)
Last Four Terms Offered: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 CHLIT 4422 - Directed Study (2-4 Credits)
Students choose a faculty member to oversee this independent study. The student and the faculty member work together to develop course content. (LL)
Exploratory Studies:
(CU-UG); (EAAREA, EALANG)
Last Four Terms Offered: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022 CHLIT 4435 - Chinese Buddhist Texts (4 Credits)
This seminar is designed to provide an introduction to the idiom of literary Buddhist Chinese. It will include selections from early translations as well as native Chinese compositions that react to the canonical tradition. Students are welcome to read in any East Asian pronunciation (Mandarin, Cantonese, Sino-Japanese, etc.). (LL)
Prerequisites: One semester of Classical Chinese or permission of the instructor.
Exploratory Studies:
(EAAREA, EALANG)
Last Four Terms Offered: Fall 2021, Fall 2019 CHLIT 6621 - Advanced Directed Reading (1-4 Credits)
Students choose a faculty member to oversee this independent study. The student and the faculty member work together to develop class readings. (LL)
Exploratory Studies:
(EAAREA, EALANG)
Last Four Terms Offered: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 CHLIT 6622 - Advanced Directed Reading (1-4 Credits)
Students choose a faculty member to oversee this independent study. The student and the faculty member work together to develop class readings. (LL)
Exploratory Studies:
(EAAREA, EALANG)
Last Four Terms Offered: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022