CHIN 187
Chinese Etymology and Calligraphy
Description: Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Recommended requisite: course 3. Coverage of (1) development of Chinese writing system from pottery inscriptions 6,000 years ago to modern simplified forms and studies of six scripts principles that were used to form Chinese characters and (2) aesthetic training of calligraphic art and its appreciation, with focus on ways of recognizing and interpreting cursive style, common form of handwriting. Letter grading.
Units: 4.0
Units: 4.0
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Chinese 187 Etymology and Calligraphy. Just took this class and I have to say that it wasn't easy, especially if you're unfamiliar with Chinese. Most of the students taking this class are native speakers, so be advised. His exams will require previous knowledge of Chinese, and you'll be expected to read, write, and look up these characters in a Chinese (no english or index) dictionary. Hence, if you've never taken a language course in Chinese, I think it'll be in you best interest to avoid this class and sign up for his other classes. Also, he has the tendency to submit grades late- beyond the administrative deadline. Other than that, he's a very personable and funny professor. His grading scheme is structured like the other courses he teaches: A midterm, final, and discussion (20%).
Chinese 187 Etymology and Calligraphy. Just took this class and I have to say that it wasn't easy, especially if you're unfamiliar with Chinese. Most of the students taking this class are native speakers, so be advised. His exams will require previous knowledge of Chinese, and you'll be expected to read, write, and look up these characters in a Chinese (no english or index) dictionary. Hence, if you've never taken a language course in Chinese, I think it'll be in you best interest to avoid this class and sign up for his other classes. Also, he has the tendency to submit grades late- beyond the administrative deadline. Other than that, he's a very personable and funny professor. His grading scheme is structured like the other courses he teaches: A midterm, final, and discussion (20%).
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