CHIN 1044 - THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM IN EAST ASIA

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
The Chinese script is presumed to be difficult to the untrained eye, but much of the myth lies in misunderstandings or misinformation. The course will introduce students to the Chinese writing system through historical and applied linguistic perspectives, and it will provide opportunities of discussion on how the Chinese script influences topics in anthropology, arts, education, and politics in the East Asian region. Students will gain foundational knowledge regarding the linguistic features of the Chinese writing system, including its historical development, acquire an insight into the cultural aspect of the script, and be challenged to apply such knowledge to make critical inquiries on the relationship between the writing system and literacy development, cognitive science, visual arts, and society.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis

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