Carleton College

ASLN 111. Writing Systems The structure and function of writing systems, with emphasis on a comparison of East Asian writing systems (Chinese, Japanese, Korean) to Western alphabetic systems. Topics covered include classification of writing systems, historical development, diffusion and borrowing of writing systems, and comparison with non-writing symbol systems. 6 cr., SI, Not offered in 2014-2015.

ASLN 237. Tao of Wisdom in Asian Literature We will enter the poetic and philosophical world formed by Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching, Gibran's Prophet, Tagore's Stray Birds, and other masterpieces by Asian as well as some Western thinkers in the same spiritual world. These writers have found a common way by which liberty, health, and joy may be shaped through words and images. Together we will find the beauty hidden in the mysteries of nature and the wisdom in daily life. We will also do some mental practices, such as Taichi and meditation, to appreciate the hidden beauty and to improve our wisdom. 6 cr., LA, IS, Not offered in 2014-2015.

ASLN 260. Historical Linguistics Concepts and techniques of historical linguistics, especially methods used in the discovery of family relationships between languages and the reconstruction of ancestral forms. Other topics include grammatical, semantic, and lexical change, processes of sound change, language contact, and the use of linguistic evidence in cultural reconstruction. In addition to the more familiar Indo-European languages, data will come from Western Pacific and Australian languages, and especially East Asian languages. Prerequisite: Previous experience in linguistics or instructor's permission. 6 cr., SI, Spring—M. Hansell

CHIN 101. Elementary Chinese Introduction to Chinese sentence structure and writing system, together with the development of basic aural/oral skills, with attention to the cultural context. Students who have learned spoken Mandarin Chinese at home or in another context, but who are unable to read or write, are encouraged to consult the department about the possibility of an independent study in Chinese Literacy given fall term. (Chinese Literacy is a six credit independent study covering all the Chinese characters introduced in Chinese 101-204. Successful completion will allow the student to register for Chinese 205 winter term.) 6 cr., NE, Fall—M. Hansell

CHIN 102. Elementary Chinese Continuation of Chinese 101. Prerequisite: Chinese 101 or placement. 6 cr., NE, Winter—M. Hansell

CHIN 103. Elementary Chinese Continuation of Chinese 101, 102. Prerequisite: Chinese 102 or placement. 6 cr., NE, Spring—S. Guo

CHIN 115. The Taoist Way of Health and Longevity: Taichi and Other Forms We will study Taichi's theory, practice its movements, explore its invisible thoughts, and read texts concerning it. The course also includes other ways to health and longevity, such as traditional mind-breath meditation and other forms. This course stresses not only mental and physical well-being but also the philosophical roots of health and wisdom formulated in Chinese classics. All readings in English translation. 6 cr., S/CR/NC, LA, Not offered in 2014-2015.

CHIN 204. Intermediate Chinese Expansion of vocabulary and learning of complex sentence forms, with equal emphasis on the development of the four skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening comprehension. Prerequisite: Chinese 103 or placement. 6 cr., NE, Fall—S. Guo

CHIN 205. Intermediate Chinese Continuation of Chinese 204. Completion of this course with a C- or better fulfills the language requirement. Prerequisite: Chinese 204, Chinese Literacy, or placement. 6 cr., NE, Winter—Q. Zhao

CHIN 206. Chinese in Cultural Context This course advances students' proficiency in oral and written Chinese, at the same time integrating elements of traditional Chinese civilization and modern Chinese society. Emphasis is on cultural understanding and appropriate language use. Prerequisite: Chinese 205 or the equivalent. 6 cr., NE, Spring—F. Merritt

CHIN 207. Chinese Studies Seminar in Tianjin: Chinese Language This course builds oral and written proficiency, emphasizing expressive ability, accuracy of grammar, and pronunciation. Students learn to read, write, and speak Chinese inside and outside of the classroom. Prerequisite: Chinese 103 or the equivalent. 9 cr., NE, Fall—Q. Zhao

CHIN 212. Chinese Studies Seminar in Tianjin: Chinese Culture Local masters will teach Chinese calligraphy, art, Peking opera, Taichi, and/or other martial arts to students, immersing them in the Chinese artistic and spiritual world. 3 cr., S/CR/NC, LA, Fall—Q. Zhao

CHIN 248. The Structure of Chinese This course uses linguistic methodology to examine the structure of Modern Standard Chinese. Its purpose is to give students a greater insight into the systems and logic at the heart of the Chinese language, both to help them better appreciate the beauty and elegance of language structure, and to help them more effectively learn the language. Topics covered will include the sound system, word formation, syntax, and semantics. No prior experience with linguistics is necessary, but students should have studied at least a year of Chinese or its equivalent. Readings and discussion will be in English. Prerequisite: Chinese 103 or equivalent. 6 cr., SI, Not offered in 2014-2015.

CHIN 250. Chinese Popular Culture This course (taught in English) provides an overview of Chinese popular culture from 1949 to the contemporary era, including popular literature, film, posters, music, and blog entries. The course examines both old and new forms of popular culture in relation to social change, cultural spaces, new media technologies, the state, individual expressions, and gender politics. Throughout this course, special attention is paid to the alliance between popular literature and the booming entertainment industry, the making of celebrity culture, and the role digital media plays in shaping China's cultural landscape. The course requires no prior knowledge of Chinese language, literature, or culture. 6 cr., LA, IS, Offered in alternate years. Winter—S. Guo

CHIN 280. Chinese Literacy This course is aimed at fluent Mandarin speakers who have not learned to read and write. Students will intensively study the same characters as taught in Chinese 101, 102, 103, and 204. Successful completion will allow students to register for Chinese 205 in the winter term. Prerequisite: Near-native fluency in oral Mandarin. 6 cr., NE, Fall—M. Hansell

CHIN 282. Chinese Studies Seminar in Tianjin: Chinese Civilization This lecture course includes a general introduction to Chinese literature, history, geography, and society. It examines the social, ideological, and literary basis of Chinese civilization and society. The course will be conducted in English accompanied by some Chinese vocabulary with its English translation. 6 cr., HI, IS, Fall—Q. Zhao

CHIN 307. Chinese Studies Seminar in Tianjin: Advanced Chinese Language This course builds oral and written proficiency, emphasizing expressive ability, accuracy of grammar, and pronunciation. Students learn to read, write, and speak Chinese inside and outside of the classroom. 9 cr., LA, Fall—Q. Zhao

CHIN 310. Chinese Maintenance This course gives students at the 300 level a chance to continue to practice their reading, speaking, and listening skills when a 300-level course is not available. Class will meet once a week to discuss readings, and students will have conversation practice opportunities with tutors. Does not count toward major or certificate. Prerequisite: Chinese 206 or equivalent. 2 cr., S/CR/NC, NE, Fall—M. Hansell

CHIN 346. Advanced Readings: Chinese Fiction Readings from well-known writers such as Ba jin, Lao She, Lu Xun, Cao Xueqin and contemporary authors. The course will expose students to excerpts from modern Chinese novels and short stories. Emphasis on reading, writing, and speaking. Some practice in discussion, translation, review, literary criticism and dramatization. Some readings of classical fiction and other genres like essays and poerty will be included. Prerequisite: Chinese 206 or the equivalent. 6 cr., LA, IS, Not offered in 2014-2015.

CHIN 347. Advanced Readings in Contemporary Chinese Prose: Newspapers Readings from PRC and Taiwan newspapers will expose students to formal written Chinese. Emphasis is on vocabulary expansion, text comprehension strategies, and differences between colloquial and written usage. Active use of the language (including oral discussion and regular written compositions) will be stressed. Prerequisite: Chinese 206 or the equivalent. 6 cr., NE, Not offered in 2014-2015.

CHIN 348. Advanced Chinese: The Mass Media This course introduces to students major milestones in the development of Chinese cinema since 1980, with additional materials including popular television shows and online materials. Emphasis will be on culturally appropriate language use, and on discussion of the social issues that are implicitly and explicitly addressed on the Chinese-language media. The course aims to increase students' fluency in all four aspects of Chinese language learning (listening, speaking, reading , writing) and to deepen students' understanding of China as a transitional society. Prerequisite: Chinese 206 or equivalent. 6 cr., LA, Spring—S. Guo

CHIN 349. Advanced Chinese: Social Commentary This course will focus on increasing students' ability to read, write, and speak about contemporary social issues through readings, essay writing, oral presentations, and class discussion. Readings will be from leading twentieth century Chinese reformers and social critics. 6 cr., HI, Not offered in 2014-2015.

CHIN 350. Advanced Chinese: Poems and Stories Introduction to traditional and modern Chinese poems and short stories. The most beautiful poems ever written by the Chinese language help students to experience beauty, inspiration, and emotional purification. Selected stories read and discussed in detail will advance students' proficiency in oral and written Chinese. 6 cr., LA, Winter—Q. Zhao

CHIN 360. Classical Chinese Classical Chinese dominated traditional Chinese culture with its concise grammar, powerful rhetoric, and graceful rhythm. It represents the dignity and glory of an enduring civilization of 5,000 years. Far from being dead, Classical Chinese is frequently referred to and quoted in modern Chinese texts. We will read the elegant essays, wise fables and charming poems written by Confucian masters, Taoist philosophers, and traditional poets. The class will pay attention to the modern application of classical Chinese. We will proceed slowly and thoroughly, immersing ourselves in words that are stronger than swords. Prerequisite: Chinese 206 or equivalent. 6 cr., LA, Not offered in 2014-2015.

CHIN 363. Conversation and Composition: The Liberal Arts in Chinese Carleton students receive a broad education, their ability to express themselves in Chinese should be equally broad. This course will provide instruction and practice in speaking, reading, and writing about fundamental concepts from natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and the arts. Students will learn to read and discuss the kind of non-specialist works that any well-educated speaker can comprehend, and will also receive a foundation that can lead to more specialized work. Specific topics to be covered will depend on the interests of students in the class. Prerequisite: Chinese 206 or equivalent. 6 cr., NE, Not offered in 2014-2015.

JAPN 101. Elementary Japanese Introduction to the Japanese sentence structure and writing system, together with the development of basic aural/oral skills, with attention to cultural context. 6 cr., NE, Fall—M. Kaga

JAPN 102. Elementary Japanese Continuation of Japanese 101. Prerequisite: Japanese 101 or placement. 6 cr., NE, Winter—M. Kaga, N. Tomonari

JAPN 103. Elementary Japanese Continuation of Japanese 102. Prerequisite: Japanese 102 or placement. 6 cr., NE, Spring—N. Tomonari

JAPN 204. Intermediate Japanese Emphasis is on the development of reading skills, especially the mastery of kanji, with some work on spoken Japanese through the use of audiovisual materials. Prerequisite: Japanese 103 or placement. 6 cr., NE, Fall—N. Tomonari

JAPN 205. Intermediate Japanese Continuation of Japanese 204. Completion of this course with a C- or better fulfills language requirement. Prerequisite: Japanese 204 or placement. 6 cr., NE, Winter—K. Sparling

JAPN 206. Japanese in Cultural Context This course advances students' proficiency in the four skills, of speaking, listening, reading and writing in Japanese. The course also integrates elements of traditional Japanese civilization and modern Japanese society, emphasizing cultural understanding and situationally appropriate language use. Prerequisite: Japanese 205 or placement. 6 cr., NE, Spring—M. Kaga

JAPN 230. Topics in Pre-Modern Literature in Translation A topical focus on Japanese poetry and prose from different ages before 1868, with attention to literary, aesthetic, and cultural tradition, and to the relationship between text and society. Consideration of reading strategies appropriate to Japanese literature in translation, and some inquiry into the art and the process of literary translation. 6 cr., LA, Not offered in 2014-2015.

JAPN 231. Japanese Cinema in Translation This course examines the extraordinary achievement of Japanese cinema, from the classic films of Mizoguchi, Ozu, and Kurosawa to the pop cinema of Kitano and the phenomenon of anime. The films will be studied for their aesthetic, cultural, and auteur contexts. Particular attention will be paid to the relationship of the film to traditional arts, culture and society. This course is conducted in English and all the course materials are in English translation or in English subtitles. 6 cr., LA, Not offered in 2014-2015.

JAPN 235. Contemporary Japanese Women in Translation: Bad Girls Close readings of novels, short stories, and poetry by prominent modern and contemporary Japanese women such as Enchi Fumiko, Kono Taeko, Yamada Eimi, and Ito Hiromi, looking at how women suffer, challenge, violate, and change social norms and standards. Course conducted in English. 6 cr., LA, IS, Not offered in 2014-2015.

JAPN 236. Classical Japanese Fiction: The Tale of Genji and Its World in Translation A close look at the great classic of Japanese fiction, with special attention to literary and aesthetic traditions and to the social and cultural context of Heian Japan. 6 cr., LA, Not offered in 2014-2015.

JAPN 238. Individuals and the Family in Modern Japanese Literature in Translation This course examines the changing depiction of family in works of Japanese fiction and poetry from the 1890s through the present. We will explore the psychology and power dynamics of the family relationships portrayed in these works within the context of the dramatic social changes occurring over this period. In particular, we will consider various instances of resistance and idealization on the part of individuals towards family members or towards expected gender roles. Authors will include Higuchi Ichiyō, Tanizaki Juńichirō, Enchi Fumiko, Kojima Nobuo, Ōba Minako and Itō Hiromi. This course is conducted in English. 6 cr., LA, IS, Not offered in 2014-2015.

JAPN 243. The Other in Modern Japanese Literature and Society in Translation This course is a study of major works of fiction, non-fiction, and cinema from 1906 to the present. We will trace the representations of minority characters in Japanese literature and cinema and also explore the rich diversity of minority voices in the field. Authors include Shimazaki Toson, Sumii Sue, Yu Miri, and the film directors include Sai Yoichi and Hashiguchi Ryosuke. The texts are all in English and films are shown with English subtitles. 6 cr., AL; LA, Not offered in 2014-2015.

JAPN 254. World of Japanese Manga in Translation This course will examine manga (Japanese comic books that first appeared in post-World War II Japan). Manga are avidly read in Japan as a main component of Japanese popular culture. They have a huge influence on other media such as films and anime. The genre has greatly expanded its readership outside of Japan during the last decade. We will read a variety of manga aimed at different gender and age groups, in English translation. The texts will be interpreted as a means of understanding the world-views of the Japanese, and how Japanese society has evolved in recent decades. 6 cr., LA, IS, Offered in alternate years. Winter—N. Tomonari

JAPN 310. Japanese Maintenance This course gives students at the 300 level an opportunity to continue to practice their reading, speaking, writing and listening skills when a 300-level course is not available. Class will meet once a week to discuss readings or discuss topics students are interested in. Students will have conversation practice opportunities with tutors. Does not count toward major or certificate. Prerequisite: Japanese 206 or equivalent. 2 cr., S/CR/NC, NE, Fall—M. Kaga

JAPN 343. Advanced Japanese Through Fiction and Film In this course we will subtitle in English language a recent Japanese film and also read the novel on which the film is based. The aims of this course are to understand Japanese spoken at a natural speed, to improve the reading skills of Japanese texts, and to comprehend some aspects of contemporary Japan. The students are expected to participate actively in the discussion of film/novel and of subtitles. Prerequisite: Japanese 206 or the equivalent. 6 cr., LA, IS, Not offered in 2014-2015.

JAPN 344. Advanced Writing: Contemporary Prose In this class, students will learn the contemporary styles and forms of casual and formal writing, reports, short essays, etc., while they expand their knowledge of Chinese characters and idiomatic expressions. They will explore various writings with authentic materials. Prerequisite: Japanese 206 or the equivalent. 6 cr., NE, Not offered in 2014-2015.

JAPN 345. Advanced Reading in Modern Japanese Literature: The Short Story Introduction to modern Japanese short fiction in the original, with exposure to a variety of styles. Some practice in critical analysis and literary translation. Prerequisite: Japanese 206 or the equivalent. 6 cr., LA, Winter—K. Sparling

JAPN 346. Advanced Reading in Modern Japanese Literature: Poetry and Drama Introduction to the poetry of Takamura Kotaro, Hagiwara Sakutaro, Miyazawa Kenji, and others, plus one contemporary one-act play, to be read and performed; some consideration of the conventions of both genres. Discussion in Japanese. Prerequisite: Japanese 206 or the equivalent. 6 cr., LA, Not offered in 2014-2015.

JAPN 349. Advanced Readings in Contemporary Japanese Prose Reading and discussion of advanced Japanese materials. Exercise in speaking the language and in writing compositions. Prerequisite: Japanese 206 or the equivalent. 6 cr., LA, Spring—M. Kaga

JAPN 352. Advanced Japanese through Manga and Contemporary Materials Reading and discussion of advanced Japanese materials that include classical and recent manga. The materials are to be determined by both the instructor and the students. Prerequisite: Japanese 206 or the equivalent. 6 cr., LA, Not offered in 2014-2015.

JAPN 353. Thinking about Environmental Issues in Japanese This course explores various environmental issues, pollution, recycle, etc., in Japanese using newspaper clips, internet, and other authentic written texts. We will examine what kind of environmental issues Japan faces and how the government and communities are dealing with them. Then students are expected to explore how their communities are dealing with environmental issues. The purpose of the course is to encourage students to think about issues, contents, in Japanese rather than study purely language, grammar and vocabularies. Students are expected to write a short research paper in Japanese and do class presentation at the end. Prerequisite: Japanese 206 or above. 6 cr., NE, Offered in alternate years. Not offered in 2014-2015.