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Professors
C Chen, B.A., M.A., Ph.DChinese Language and Culture Minor Coordinator
Professor Chiu-Hung Chen
Department of Language StudiesProgram Coordinator - Languages
Professor Azita Taleghani
Department of Language Studies
Academic Advisor and Undergraduate Program Administrator
Rosa Ciantar
Maanjiwe nendamowinan, Room 4186
905-302-5337
undergrad.langst@utoronto.ca
Chinese
Chinese Programs
Chinese Language & Culture - Minor (Arts)
Chinese Language & Culture - Minor (Arts)
The Minor in Chinese Language and Culture is for advanced language learners who would like to improve their written and oral communication skills in both academic and professional settings. Students in this program will also advance their linguistic knowledge and cultural literacy from cross-cultural perspectives.
Enrolment Requirements:
Enrolment in this program is limited and based on completion of 4.0 credits, including:
- CHI211H5 and CHI212H5 (with an average grade of 63% across both courses); and
- a minimum CGPA of 2.3.
NOTE: The Chinese Language Minor is intended for students who have near-native proficiency level in Chinese so that they can be fully engaged in course materials and lectures conducted in Chinese. Students’ proficiency level will be evaluated based on the language placement questionnaire first. If the results of the questionnaire meet the language proficiency requirement, students will be permitted to enrol in courses. If the results are not satisfying or borderline, a one-on-one interview with Professor Chiu-Hung Chen will be arranged in order to determine students’ qualification for enroling in courses.
Completion Requirements:
4.0 credits are required.
- CHI211H5 and CHI212H5
- 2.0 credits from the following: CHI308H5 or CHI310H5 or CHI311H5 or CHI312H5 or CHI313H5 or CHI314H5
- 1.0 credit from the following: CHI408H5 or CHI409H5 or CHI410H5 or CHI411H5 or HIS431H5
ERMIN2021
Chinese Courses
CHI101H5 • Introductory Chinese for Students with Prior Background
This course is designed for students who have some prior knowledge of Chinese. Potential students for this course are able to speak and understand elementary Mandarin or any Chinese dialects but with minimal literacy skills (reading and writing), or are able to read and write with either traditional or simplified character at beginner level. This course focuses on phonetics and literacy of Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin) and addresses integrated skills of listening, speaking, reading, writing and translation.
Exclusions: CHI100Y5 or CHI101Y5 or EAS100Y1 or EAS101Y1 or LGG60H3 or LGG61H3
Total Instructional Hours: 24L/24T
Mode of Delivery: In Class
CHI103H5 • Introductory Chinese I
Intended for students with none or minimal background in Mandarin or any Chinese dialects, this course provides a comprehensive introduction to phonetics and written form of Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin) and covers the topics of functional Chinese at beginner level. All students are REQUIRED to complete the Chinese Language Assessment Questionnaire before enrolling in this course. Please visit https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/language-studies/language-course-assessment-questionnaires and complete the Chinese Language Assessment Questionnaire by no later than August 29th. Late assessment submissions will not be accepted.
Exclusions: CHI100Y5 or ( EAS100Y1 or EAS101Y1) or LGGA60H3 or LGGA61H3
Total Instructional Hours: 36L/12P
Mode of Delivery: In Class
CHI104H5 • Introductory Chinese II
As the second half of Introductory Chinese, this course continues to expand students’ knowledge and develop their language skills of Mandarin. More topics of functional Chinese are covered in this course. Students who have not completed the listed prerequisite of CHI103H5 are REQUIRED to complete the Chinese Language Assessment Questionnaire (https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/language-studies/language-course-assessment…).
Exclusions: CHI100Y5 or EAS100Y1 or EAS101Y1 or LGGA60H3 or LGGA61H3
Total Instructional Hours: 36L/12P
Mode of Delivery: In Class
CHI203H5 • Intermediate Low Chinese I
As a continuation of Introductory Chinese, this course aims at developing students' language comprehension, expanding their vocabulary and grammar, and improving their skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing and translation in Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin) at intermediate level. The course content is focused on functional topics. Students who have not completed the listed prerequisite are REQUIRED to complete the Chinese Language Assessment Questionnaire (https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/language-studies/language-course-assessment…) by August 29th. Late assessment submissions will not be accepted.
Exclusions: CHI200Y5 or CHI201H5 or CHI202H5 or EAS200Y1 or EAS201H1 or LGGB60H3 or LGGB61H3 or LGGB62H3 or LGGB63H3 or LGGB64H3 or LGGB65H3
Total Instructional Hours: 36L/12P
Mode of Delivery: In Class
CHI204H5 • Intermediate Low Chinese II
As the second half of Intermediate Chinese, this course continues to develop students' language comprehension, expand their vocabulary and grammar, and improve their skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing and translation in Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin) at the intermediate level. The course content is focused on functional topics. Students who have not completed the listed prerequisite for this course are REQUIRED to complete the Chinese Language Assessment Questionnaire before enrolling in this course. Please visit https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/language-studies/language-course-assessment-questionnaires and complete the assessment questionnaire by no later than August 29th. Late assessment submissions will not be accepted.
Exclusions: CHI200Y5 or CHI201H5 or EAS200Y1 or EAS201H1 or LGGB60H3 or LGGB61H3 or LGGB62H3 or LGGB63H3 or LGGB64H3 or LGGB65H3
Total Instructional Hours: 36L/12P
Mode of Delivery: In Class
CHI211H5 • Chinese for Academic Purposes I
This course, designed for native or near-native speakers of Mandarin Chinese, develops rhetorical knowledge and critical thinking skills for effective academic reading and writing. Students will also receive training in conducting effective formal presentations with supporting media and public speaking skills.
Exclusions: CHI200Y5 or CHI201Y5 or CHI201H5 or CHI202H5 or EAS200Y1 or EAS201H1 or LGGB60H3 or LGGB61H3 or LGGB62H3 or LGGB63H3 or LGGB64H3 or LGGB65H3
Total Instructional Hours: 24L/12P
Mode of Delivery: In Class
CHI212H5 • Chinese for Academic Purposes II
This course, designed for native or near-native speakers of Mandarin Chinese, continues the study of rhetorical knowledge and critical thinking skills for effective academic reading and writing. It also prepares students for upper level courses which demand in-depth reading, writing, as well as professional presentation skills.
Exclusions: CHI200Y5 or CHI201Y5 or CHI202H5 or EAS200Y1 or EAS201H1 or LGGB60H3 or LGGB61H3 or LGGB62H3 or LGGB63H3 or LGGB64H3 or LGGB65H3
Total Instructional Hours: 24L/12P
Mode of Delivery: In Class
CHI303H5 • Intermediate High Chinese I
This course, designed for second-language learners of Mandarin Chinese, aims to: 1) develop listening and speaking skills in handling daily routines and social situations related to personal lives; 2) improve reading and writing skills in narration and description on everyday topics; and 3) cultivate cultural knowledge that facilitates effective intercultural communication. Students who have not completed the listed prerequisite are REQUIRED to complete the Chinese Language Assessment Questionnaire (https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/language-studies/language-course-assessment…) by August 29th. Late assessment submissions will not be accepted.
Exclusions: CHI201H5 and CHI202H5 and LGGC60H3 and LGGC61H3 and EAS300Y1.
Total Instructional Hours: 24L/12P
Mode of Delivery: In Class
CHI304H5 • Intermediate High Chinese II
This course, designed for second-language learners of Mandarin Chinese, is the second half of Intermediate High Chinese. It continues to: 1) develop listening and speaking skills in handling daily routines and social situations related to personal lives; 2) improve reading and writing skills in narration and description on everyday topics; and 3) cultivate cultural knowledge that facilitates effective intercultural communication. Students who have not completed the listed prerequisite are REQUIRED to complete the Chinese Language Assessment Questionnaire (https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/language-studies/language-course-assessment…) by August 29th. Late assessment submissions will not be accepted.
Exclusions: CHI201H5 or CHI202H5 or EAS300Y1 or LGGC60H3 or LGGC61H3
Total Instructional Hours: 24L/12P
Mode of Delivery: In Class
CHI308H5 • Introduction to Chinese Culture
This course provides a brief overview of Chinese culture. The topics include Chinese civilization, customs, traditions, rituals, religion, philosophy, ideology, morals, literature, folk art and craft, performance arts, martial arts, cuisine, medicine, etc. The discussions may be either historical or contemporary.
Total Instructional Hours: 36L
Mode of Delivery: In Class
CHI310H5 • Business Chinese
This advanced project-based language course introduces practical uses of spoken and written Mandarin Chinese in business contexts. The course emphasizes critical thinking skills in reading and writing, and focuses on developing students’ ability in writing argumentative essay and conducting oral presentation in formal settings. This course also prepares students for job applications through in-class workshops and follow-up activities and assignments. Prerequisite: CHI212H5, or adequate reading and writing knowledge in Chinese approved by the instructor.
Corequisites: CHI301Y5
Total Instructional Hours: 24L/12T
Mode of Delivery: In Class
CHI311H5 • Classical Chinese Literature
This course will examine representative genres of traditional Chinese literature—poetry, prose, fiction and drama—with emphasis on language structure and style. We will also analyze typical masterworks and discuss the intertextuality between these genres, as well as some of the major features of traditional Chinese society in terms of religion, philosophy, the imperial system, gender relations, ethnicity, family, and romance.
Exclusions: EAS358Y1 and EAS306Y1 and LGGC66H3 and LGGC67H3
Total Instructional Hours: 36L
Mode of Delivery: In Class
CHI312H5 • Chinese Diaspora Literature and Culture
This course emphasizes the analytical reading of publications in Chinese literature and culture by diaspora Chinese authors. We will focus on issues such as the pursuit of harmony in the co-existence of multiple cultures, and how overseas Chinese writers deal with and understand the dissemination of Chinese culture and its interaction with other cultures.
Exclusions: LGGC62H3 or LGGC63H
Total Instructional Hours: 36L
Mode of Delivery: In Class
CHI313H5 • The Wisdom of Life in Traditional Chinese Culture
This course explores different thought systems, ideas and the wisdom of human life rooted in traditional Chinese culture from the following two approaches: a theoretical discussion of the purpose, meaning, and value of human life, ideals and ways of life, existential questions and multiple solutions; and a historical as well as critical examination of the conventional wisdom originated by Chinese cultural figures like Laozi, Confucius, Mencius, Sima Qian, Zhu Xi, Qian Mu, Qian Zhongshu and more. The goal of the course is to facilitate student consideration of the essence of human life and the understanding of contemporary Chinese views by ascertaining traditional Chinese erudition.
Exclusions: EAS414H1
Total Instructional Hours: 36L
Mode of Delivery: In Class
CHI314H5 • Chinese Culture through Media
This course examines Chinese cultural traditions and values through contemporary media produced in China, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Background readings and literary works will provide students with the necessary historical and cultural context for each work. Class discussions will focus on the political, social and cultural transformations presented in the media. Special attention will be paid to topics such as family, class issues, gender and identity.
Total Instructional Hours: 24L/12P
Mode of Delivery: In Class
CHI403H5 • Advanced Chinese I
This course, designed for second-language learners of Mandarin Chinese, aims to: 1) develop listening and speaking skills in handling most informal and some formal communicative tasks; 2) strengthen reading and writing skills in expository and persuasive essays on familiar cultural and social topics; 3) cultivate cultural knowledge that facilitates effective intercultural communication. Students who have not completed the listed prerequisite are REQUIRED to complete the Chinese Language Assessment Questionnaire (https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/language-studies/language-course-assessment…) by August 29th. Late assessment submissions will not be accepted.
Exclusions: EAS401H1
Total Instructional Hours: 24L/12P
Mode of Delivery: In Class
CHI404H5 • Advanced Chinese II
This course, designed for second-language learners of Mandarin Chinese, is the second half of Advanced Chinese. It continues to: 1) develop listening and speaking skills in handling most informal and some formal communicative tasks; 2) strengthen reading and writing skills in expository and persuasive essays on familiar cultural and social topics; and 3) cultivate cultural knowledge that facilitates effective intercultural communication. Students who have not completed the listed prerequisite are REQUIRED to complete the Chinese Language Assessment Questionnaire (https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/language-studies/language-course-assessment…) by August 29th. Late assessment submissions will not be accepted.
Exclusions: EAS402H1
Total Instructional Hours: 24L/12P
Mode of Delivery: In Class
CHI408H5 • Reading Confucianism in Modern Chinese
This advanced level course covers the readings on Confucianism in modern Chinese language. The course examines Confucian doctrines and the development of Confucianism from ancient time to the contemporary era. Critical reading and essay writing skills will be stressed.
Total Instructional Hours: 36L
Mode of Delivery: In Class
CHI409H5 • Influence of Confucianism on Chinese Culture
This advanced level course discusses the cultural influence of Confucianism on Chinese writing, philosophy, religion, education, literature, customs, ethics, society and so forth. The readings covered in this course are mainly in modern Chinese language. Critical reading and essay writing skills will be stressed.
Total Instructional Hours: 36L
Mode of Delivery: In Class
CHI410H5 • Modern Chinese Literature Studies
This seminar course offers a critical examination of different literary genres and writers from modern Chinese literature. The focus will be on poetry, prose, drama, and fiction of the modern era. Discussions will emphasize historical, cultural, and social-political contexts. Key techniques of literary criticism, analysis of literary devices and themes.
Exclusions: EAS284H1 or EAS309H1 or EAS334H1
Total Instructional Hours: 36S
Mode of Delivery: In Class
CHI411H5 • Theory and Practice in English/Chinese Translation
This course is an introduction to the major theories, methods and techniques involved in translating from English into Chinese. The course focuses on practical training for novice translators. Through practice, students will familiarize themselves with the translation process and develop a variety of translation skills and strategies. Students will discuss and reflect upon issues encountered during translation and develop decision-making ability to deal with translation challenges. This course provides a solid foundation for students to continue their studies in translation at the advanced level. All students who have not completed the listed prerequisite are REQUIRED to complete the Chinese Language Assessment Questionnaire (https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/language-studies/language-course-assessment…) by no later than August 29th.
Exclusions: ECTB61H3
Total Instructional Hours: 24L/12P
Mode of Delivery: In Class