Explores aspects of Chinese language as studied in traditional Chinese linguistics, historical linguistics, sociolinguistics, and Chinese dialectology. Topics include historical sources, traditional divisions, formation of the standard dialect (Mandarin), social variations and geographical distributions. Prerequisites: CHINESE 375 and 427. Conducted in Chinese.

The Commonwealth Honors College thesis or project is intended to provide students with the opportunity to work closely with faculty members to define and carry out in-depth research or creative endeavors. It provides excellent preparation for students who intend to continue their education through graduate study or begin their professional careers. The student works closely with their 499Y Honors Research sponsor to pursue research on a topic or question of special interest to them in preparation for writing a 499T Honors Thesis or completing a 499P Honors Project.

Honors Thesis expectations are high. The intended end-product is a traditional research manuscript with accompanying artifact(s), all theses:

- are 6 credits or more of sustained research on a single topic, typically conducted over two semesters.

- begin with creative inquiry and systematic research.

- include documentation of substantive scholarly endeavor.

- culminate in an oral defense or other form of public presentation.

Honors Project expectations are high. The intended end-product is a traditional project manuscript with accompanying artifact(s), all projects:

- are 6 credits or more of sustained research on a single topic, typically conducted over two semesters.

- begin with creative inquiry and systematic research.

- include documentation of substantive scholarly endeavor.

- culminate in an oral defense or other form of public presentation.

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A continuation of Intermediate Chinese. Further expansion of vocabulary and extensive practice in listening, reading, speaking, and writing. Review of Chinese grammar as needed. Conducted in Chinese. Prerequisite: CHINESE 327.

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Introduction to the general nature of modern Chinese syntax. Survey of phonological and syntactic structures, vocabulary makeup and development in this century, current changes in writing system, progress in standardization, major typological characteristics. Mandarin and other major dialects included. Prerequisite: CHINESE 327.

Develops ability in spoken Mandarin and increases knowledge of Chinese characters. Prerequisite: CHINESE 246 or equivalent.