An overview of rhythm, harmony, and various musical styles as they relate to teaching dance, choreographing, and performing. Students will learn to read rhythmic notation, study and play a variety of percussion instruments, and engage in movement, vocal, and percussion improvisation. Some degree of previous dance training or experience is suggested as this course is geared towards but not limited to dance majors.

Not available at this time

CChinese cinema, broadly defined to include films from Hong Kong and Taiwan, from its inception at the turn of the century to the present. Explores Chinese film as an art form, an instrument of political propaganda, and a medium of mass entertainment. No background required, although some knowledge of modern Chinese history is helpful. Conducted in English. (Gen.Ed. AT, G) (Not offered 2003-2004)

Beginning course on modern standard Chinese (Mandarin). Introduction to the romanization phonetic system of Chinese (Hanyu pinyin), essential sentence structures, basic vocabulary. Rigorous training in pronunciation and tones, accuracy and fluency in speaking. Emphasis on overall development of communicative competence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. 400-500 Chinese characters in traditional form.

Introduction to basic research tools necessary for the study of Chinese primary sources, including dictionaries, biographical and geographical references, indices, bibliographies, calendars, etc. Includes philological problems and exercises in use of source materials. Prerequisite: CHINESE 450. (Planned for Spring)

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Selected expository and critical essays, short stories, and poems by contemporary authors.

Prerequisite: CHINESE 427.

CChinese cinema, broadly defined to include films from Hong Kong and Taiwan, from its inception at the turn of the century to the present. Explores Chinese film as an art form, an instrument of political propaganda, and a medium of mass entertainment. No background required, although some knowledge of modern Chinese history is helpful. Conducted in English. (Gen.Ed. AT, G) (Not offered 2003-2004)

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

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