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CHINESE
CHINESE 110
NON-INTENSIVE ELEMENTARY CHINESE I
This is a beginning course of modern Mandarin Chinese for students with no prior exposure to the language. The content
of this course includes: 1) An introduction to the Romanization phonetic system of Chinese (Pinyin); 2) Essential
sentence structures and basic vocabulary in the area of greeting, self-introduction, family, hobbies and visiting friends;
3) Approximately 180 characters in simplified form. The major goal of this course in to help students develop the basic
skill in listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Equivalent to the first half of Chinese 126 in content. No prerequisites. 3 credits. *Offered in Spring only.
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LEC Non-Int Elem Chins I
03
LEC Non-Int Elem Chins I
CHINESE 150
Yi Feng
Yi Feng
10:10 am - 11:00 am Mon
Wed
Fri
1:25 pm - 2:15 pm
Mon
Wed
Fri
11:15 am - 12:05 pm Mon
Wed
Fri
PEOPLES AND LANGUAGES OF CHINA
Social and cultural diversity in Chins through the elns of language. Three foci: classification of the minorities and their
languages, language language contact and the formation of Chinese dialects, and the role of language in identifyling in
identity ethnic groups and in maintaining distinct cultures. Conducted in English. No prerequisites and no knowledge of
Chinese are required.
01
LEC Peoples & Languages of China
Zhongwei Shen 11:30 am - 12:45 pm
Tues
Thurs
CHINESE 197Q Late Imperial Chinese Literature and Culture
This course is an introduction to the Qing dynasty (1644-1911) through various genres of literature, including the novel,
classical short story, bannermen tale (zidishu), and poetry, with an emphasis on the cultural interaction that took place
between the Manchu and Han peoples. 3 credits.
197Q 01
LEC ST-Late Imperial Chin Lit & Cl
Suet-Ying Chiu 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm
Tues
Thurs
CHINESE 197S CHINA IN WORLD AFFAIRS
This course starts with a question: Why does China behave as it does in international affairs? Why are there problems in
Tibet and Xinjiang? Will the Chinese Navy continue to experience clashes with other countries in the East and South
China Seas? Are there Asian values that differ fundamentally from Western values? Can China rebalance its economy?
We will explore these and many more questions by way of an interdisciplinary approach to Chinese civilization from its
beginnings to the present. The course will be conducted in English; no prior knowledge of Chinese will be required.
197S 01
CHINESE 241
LEC ST: China in World Affairs
David Schneider4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
Mon
Wed
CONTEMPORARY CHINESE LITERATURE
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The development of modern China as seen through its literature covering the period 1915-1989. Exploration of the
relationship between writing and political change, the role of dissident writers, and the politics of gender in texts from
mainland China and Taiwan. All readings are in English translation. This is a GenEd AL/G course. 3 credits
241
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CHINESE 246
LEC Contemp Chinese Lit
Enhua Zhang
10:00 am - 11:15 am
Tues
Thurs
INTENSIVE ELEMENTARY CHINESE II
This is a continuation of Chinese 120 or 126. The content of this course includes: 1) training in pronunciation and tones,
accuracy and fluency in speaking; 2) Approximately 350 Chinese character in simplified form; 3) Essential grammar and
sentence structures; 4) Basic vocabulary and conversations in both formal and informal settings, and 5) Various aspects
of Chinese culture, lifestyle and social-cultural conventions. The major goal of this course is to further develop students’
communicative competence in listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Prerequisite: Chinese 120/126. 6 credits. *Offered in Spring only.
246
01
LEC Intens Elem Chin II
Yi Feng
10:00 am - 11:15 am
Tues
Thurs
246
02
LEC Intens Elem Chin II
Yi Feng
11:30 am - 12:45 pm
Tues
Thurs
246
99AA DIS
Intens Elem Chin II
10:10 am - 11:00 am Mon
Wed
Fri
246
99AB DIS
Intens Elem Chin II
11:15 am - 12:05 pm Mon
Wed
Fri
246
99AC DIS
Intens Elem Chin II
1:25 pm - 2:15 pm
Wed
Fri
Mon
CHINESE 247 INTENSIVE ELEMENTARY CHINESE II: READING & WRITING (6 Credits)
This is a continuation of Chinese 127 designed for students with significant Chinese background in listening and speaking.
This course provides advanced-beginning students with Mandarin Chinese language skills training in listening, speaking,
reading, and writing. Reading and writing will be emphasized. Students will learn both Chinese language culture through
content-based teaching materials and task-oriented activities. By the end of the semester, students will be able to
comprehend and engage in basic conversations, to read simple authentic materials, and to write sentences and
paragraphs. 6 credits.
Prerequisite: Chinese 126/127/120 or instructor’s permission. * Offered in spring semester only.
247
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247
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CHINESE 285
LEC Int El Chn II:Rdg&Wr
Int El Chn II:Rdg&Wr
Yu Liu
11:30 am - 12:45 pm
11:15 am - 12:05 pm Mon
Tues
Thurs
Wed
Fri
THATCHER LANGUAGE HOUSE
The Thatcher Chinese Language House offers the opportunity to live in a residence hall dedicated to learning and
exploring foreign cultures. Participants live together on a floor which includes a classroom/lounge, where they can
socialize in the language. Also, they meet regularly during the week for a specially‐designed, two credit
conversation/culture course. To qualify for the Chinese Language Program, you must have some proficiency in Chinese
and a willingness to become more fluent. You must make a year’s commitment to the program; enroll in a 2 credit
conversation/culture course each semester, taught on the floor; enroll concurrently in a 3‐credit departmental course;
speak the language as much as possible on the floor.
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Email rap@acad.umass.edu for an application. 2 credits.
285
01
CHINESE 327
LEC Lang Suite Convrsatn
Ping Geng
1.:00 am - 1.:00 am
INTENSIVE INTERMEDIATE CHINESE II
Develops student's reading and speaking ability in Mandarin. Students should recognize approximately 1800 characters
by year's end. Course will be centered around reading, as well as viewing and discussing several short plays from the
People's Republic of China. Other assignments include frequent quizzes, unit exams, homework assignments, and class
attendance. Prerequisite is Chinese 326 or permission of the instructor. 6 credits. *Offered in Spring only.
327
01
LEC Inten Interm Chin II
Yu Liu
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Tues
Thurs
327
02
LEC Inten Interm Chin II
Yu Liu
10:00 am - 11:15 am
327
99AA DIS
Inten Interm Chin II
9:05 am - 9:55 am
Mon
Wed
Fri
327
99AB DIS
Inten Interm Chin II
12:20 pm - 1:10 pm
Mon
Wed
Fri
327
99AC DIS
Inten Interm Chin II
1:25 pm - 2:15 pm
Mon
Wed
Fri
Tues
Thurs
CHINESE 391G JUNIOR YEAR WRITING
All undergraduates are required by the University to complete a course in their major for the Junior Year Writing
program in order to graduate. The principal thrust of the course will be toward the development of the student's skill in
writing English academic and analytical prose, as well as the research that accompanies this writing. Prerequisite for the
course is the successful completion of the University's College Writing (CW) requirements (English 112 or 113). 1 credit.
391G 01
SEM Sem-Jr Year Writ Prg
2:30 pm - 5:15 pm
Mon
CHINESE 394PI CHINESE POPULAR CULTURE
This comprehensive survey of popular culture in modern China has two main purposes: first, providing a structured
context for students to reflect on their learning in Chinese language, literature, and culture; second, enabling the
students to explore and integrate the connections between their lived experience of Chinese culture and training
through General Education in literature, film, history, sociology, political science, anthropology and communications.
Students will engage with learning and experience through multiple ways. We will examine various forms of popular
culture: newspaper, magazines, advertisements, popular literature, film, television, music, theater, folk arts, posters,
fashion, festivities, digital media, etc. We will apply theories to actual cases and look at these cases contextually through
a multifaceted perspective: cultural, socio-political, psychological, and ideological. Issues to consider throughout this
course will cover: how to define popular culture in modern China? What is the relationship between popular and elite
culture? How does popular culture work in structuring and shaping Chinese life? What role does popular culture play in
Chinese pursuit of modernity and global membership? This course satisfies the Integrative Experience requirement for
BA-Chinese majors.
394PI 01
CHINESE 427
LEC Chinese Popular Culture
Enhua Zhang
11:30 am - 12:45 pm
Tues
Thurs
ADVANCED CHINESE II (3 Credits)
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This is the second semester of the third-year Chinese language course. It is a comprehensive course at the advanced
level that intends to further develop students’ aptitudes in the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and
writing) of Mandarin Chinese, as well as discourse and/or pragmatic competence. In addition, the course focuses on the
formal written Chinese.
Prerequisite: Chinese 427 or instructor’s permission. *Offered in fall semester only.
427
01
CHINESE 433
LEC Adv Mod Chinese II
Yu Liu
1:25 pm - 2:15 pm
Mon
Wed
Fri
BUSINESS CHINESE
Introduction to the terminology and the basic business language skills for doing business in Chinese. Emphasize formal
language style in business language use. Develops practical, cultural and social skills in doing business with and in China,
as well as fluency in reading authentic texts and documents of business Chinese. Prerequisite: Chinese 426 or permission
of the instructor.
433
01
LEC Business Chinese
Zhijun Wang
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Tues
Thurs
CHINESE 498T PRACTICUM & TUTORIAL
Non-native advanced students or native speakers of Chinese are assigned to work with one of the faculty/graduate
students and assist in teaching beginning or intermediate Chinese by hosting conversation tables outside of class.
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. 1-3 credits.
498T 01
PRA Prac-Chinse Practcm & Tutorial
Zhijun Wang
1.:00 am - 1.:00 am
Ping Geng
1.:00 am - 1.:00 am
CHINESE 498Y PRACTICUM
498Y 01
CHINESE 576
576
01
CHINESE 581
PRA Practicum
HISTORY OF CHINESE LANGUAGE
LEC History Chinese Lang
Zhongwei Shen 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm
Tues
Thurs
TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Introduction to the theory and research related to Chinese and other foreign language teaching methods with emphasis
on their application to Chinese teaching. Other topics include language pedagogy, lesson planning, teaching techniques,
materials development, and testing and teacher development.
581
01
LEC Tch Chn Forgn Lng II
Zhijun Wang
11:30 am - 12:45 pm
Tues
Thurs
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CHINESE 597F ST-CHINESE POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY
597F 01
LEC ST-ChinesePoliticalPhilosophy
David Schneider2:30 pm - 3:45 pm
Mon
Wed
CHINESE 597P Traditional Chinese Drama and Performing Arts
This course introduces the major aspects of Chinese theater from its origins in early Chinese history to the
present. Through a survey of traditional opera and storytelling, this course aims to explore both the artistic values
intrinsic to the Chinese theatrical tradition and the social values or forces related to this tradition. 3 credits.
597P 01
LEC ST-Trad Chinese Drama & Perf A
Suet-Ying Chiu 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Tues
Thurs
CHINESE 691A GRADUATE SEMINAR
Topic determined by the fields and interests of the students enrolled in the course. Prerequisite: permission of the
instructor.
691A 01
SEM Graduate Seminar
Zhongwei Shen 2:30 pm - 5:15 pm
Mon
JAPANESE
JAPANESE 110 NON-INTENSIVE ELEMENTARY JAPANESE
Beginning non-intensive course in modern standard Japanese. Students will develop basic skills in speaking, listening,
reading and writing. Equivalent to the first half of Japanese 126 in content. Textbook: Genki I (Lessons 1-4). No
prerequisites. 3 credits. *Offered in Spring only.
110
01
LEC Non-Inten El Japan I
10:10 am - 11:00 am Mon
Wed
Fri
110
02
LEC Non-Inten El Japan I
11:15 am - 12:05 pm Mon
Wed
Fri
110
03
LEC Non-Inten El Japan I
12:20 pm - 1:10 pm
Wed
Fri
Mon
JAPANESE 143 LIT-CLASSICAL & MEDIEVAL
Japanese 143 is a lecture survey course with as much time as possible devoted to discussion. Students will read, in
English translation, the supreme masterpiece of Japanese literature, The Tale of Genji (ca. 1010), which is also the
world's first novel and the only world classic written by a woman. Startlingly different from Murasaki Shikibu's subtle
romance about the elegant Heian court is The Tale of the Heike, a warrior epic inspired by the political intrigues and the
horrors of the Genpei War (1180-1185). This second monumental work of Japanese literature was first transmitted
orally by blind itinerant monks who recited episodes pitching the rise of a samurai honor culture against the fall of
courtly society to the percussive sound of the lute-like biwa. The Tale of the Heike (compiled in 1371) belongs, like
Homer's Iliad, to a male oral tradition. Students are encouraged to link humanistic, aesthetic, and religious values to
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literary expression, visual culture, and cultural transformation. Class participation (depending on class size) and four
quizzes; three papers. There are no prerequisites. This is a General Education AL/G course. 4-credits
143
01
LEC Lit-Classical & Medieval
JAPANESE 197G
Doris Bargen
11:30 am - 12:45 pm
Tues
Thurs
BUDDHIST CULTURES IN THE WORLD
In this course, students will first examine some of the basic teachings of Buddhism and then look at how Buddhism has
been practiced in Tibet, Cambodia, Japan, and the US. As such, the course is also designed to promote logical thinking
and broader perspectives. During the first half when we try to understand the basic teachings of this analytical religion,
we will be mindful of how logic works. As we examine different Buddhist cultures in the latter half, we will focus on the
differences in the cultural contexts on the one hand and the universal human needs that penetrate them on the other.
197G 01
Reiko Sono
1:25 pm - 2:15 pm
197G 01AA DIS
LEC ST-Buddhist Cultures in/World
ST-Buddhist Cultures in/World
Reiko Sono
10:10 am - 11:00 am
Fri
197G 01AB DIS
ST-Buddhist Cultures in/World
Reiko Sono
11:15 am - 12:05 pm
Fri
197G 01AC DIS
ST-Buddhist Cultures in/World
Reiko Sono
12:20 pm - 1:10 pm
Fri
JAPANESE 197L
Mon
Wed
Manga/Anime
After antagonizing much of the rest of the world in World War II, and then waging a struggle for economic supremacy in
the 1980’s, Japan now finds itself in the curious position of being a phenomenally successful exporter of popculture. The face of this wave of cultural exports has been manga (cartoons, comic books, and graphic novels) and
anime (animation). This course has three fundamental aims. First, to give students tools to understand manga and
anime on their own terms. Second, to investigate the role manga and anime play in Japan. Third, to examine the ways
that manga and anime flow from one place to another and see what assumptions control or constrain that flow. To that
end, we will examine manga and anime in their various forms such as newspaper comics, serialized graphic novels,
made-for-television animation, OVA (original video animation), and feature length cinematic animation.
197L 01
LEC ST-Manga/Anime
Bruce Baird
1:25 pm - 2:15 pm
Mon
197L 01LL LAB ST-Manga/Anime
Bruce Baird
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Mon
JAPANESE 235
Wed
Fri
PERFORMING ARTS OF JAPAN
Japan boasts a phenomenal variety of dramatic arts. They range from the harvest and religious rituals still performed
today to extremely experimental contemporary dance and theater forms. This course adopts a two-pronged approach.
We will read and analyze examples from each of these dramatic forms, and we will also pay attention to the conventions
and craft involved in the staging of these performances. Thus while we will be attentive to the literary and social impact
of the theater forms, we will also locate these theater forms in their historical settings and attempt to get a feel for the
various techniques involved in the actual productions. We will have numerous chances to appreciate these forms of
theater through audio-visual materials.
235
01
LEC Performing Arts of Japan
Bruce Baird
2:30 pm - 3:45 pm
Mon
Wed
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JAPANESE 246
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INTENSIVE ELEMENTARY JAPANESE II
A continuation of Japanese 120 and 126. Students will further develop basic skills in speaking, listening, reading and
writing with an emphasis on the practical use of the Japanese language in various contexts. Textbook: Genki I (Lessons 912) & Genki II (Lessons 13-16). Prerequisite: Japanese 120 or 126. 6 credits. *Offered in Spring only.
246
01
LEC Intens Elem Japan II
Yasuko Shiomi 10:00 am - 11:15 am
Tues
Thurs
246
02
LEC Intens Elem Japan II
Yasuko Shiomi 11:30 am - 12:45 pm
Tues
Thurs
246
99AA DIS
Intens Elem Japan II
Yasuko Shiomi 9.:05 am - 9.:55 am
Mon
Wed
Fri
246
99AB DIS
Intens Elem Japan II
Yasuko Shiomi 10:10 am - 11:00 am Mon
Wed
Fri
246
99AC DIS
Intens Elem Japan II
Yasuko Shiomi 11:15 am - 12:05 pm Mon
Wed
Fri
246
99AD DIS
Intens Elem Japan II
Yasuko Shiomi 12:20 pm - 1:10 pm
Wed
Fri
JAPANESE 285
Mon
LANGUAGE SUITE CONVERSATION
The Thatcher Japanese Language House offers the opportunity to live in a residence hall dedicated to learning and
exploring foreign cultures. Participants live together on a floor which includes a classroom/lounge, where they can
socialize in the language. Also, they meet regularly during the week for a specially‐designed, two credit
conversation/culture course. To qualify for the Japanese Language Program, you must have some proficiency in
Japanese and a willingness to become more fluent. You must make a year’s commitment to the program; enroll in a 2
credit conversation/culture course each semester, taught on the floor; enroll concurrently in a 3‐credit departmental
course; speak the language as much as possible on the floor. Email rap@acad.umass.edu for an application. 2 credits.
285
01
LEC Lang Suite Convrsatn
JAPANESE 327
Yuko Takahashi 1.:00 am - 1.:00 am
INTENSIVE INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE II
A continuation of Japanese 326. Students will further develop skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing at an
intermediate level with an emphasis on natural communication in various contexts and discussion of cultural and
contemporary issues. Textbook: Tobira. Prerequisite: Japanese 326. 6 credits. *Offered in Spring only.
327
01
LEC Ints Interm Japan II
327
99AA DIS
Ints Interm Japan II
Mako Koyama 10:10 am - 11:00 am Mon
Wed
Fri
327
99AB DIS
Ints Interm Japan II
Mako Koyama 11:15 am - 12:05 pm Mon
Wed
Fri
JAPANESE 494SI
Mako Koyama 10:00 am - 11:15 am
Tues
Thurs
SHINBUN: NEWSPAPERS AS MODERN CULTURE
Since the late 19th century newspapers have been a vital element in the shaping and dissemination of culture as well as
news. Mass media in Japan are now entering a new phase shaped by the internet and attendant technologies. Major
topics will include: technology transfer and its impact on culture; the role of mass media in script and education reform;
nationalism, latent and overt; censorship and political involvement; the newspaper novel; coverage of sports and
celebrities; reader presence on newspaper pages; the cultural and economic role of the newspaper publisher; and the
debate about the place of print media in the internet era. We will also pay attention to comparative aspects, reading
coverage of historic and contemporary events and topics in U.S. newspapers as well. Satisfies the Integrative Experience
requirement for BA-Japan majors.
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LEC Shinbun: Newspapers as Modern
JAPANESE 497C
Stephen Forrest 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm
Tues
Thurs
READINGS IN MODERN JAPANESE II
Longer readings from a selection of authentic modern Japanese literary materials, essays, and newspaper articles; also
integratingreadings from textbook covered in Japanese 497D. Emphasis continues from Japanese 497A on
readingcomprehension, kanji acquisition, and development of independence in grammatical and lexical analysis.
Prerequisite: Japanese 497A or permission of instructor. 3 credits. *Offered in Spring only.
497C 01
LEC ST-Readings Modern Japanese II
JAPANESE 497D
Stephen Forrest 11:30 am - 12:45 pm
Tues
Thurs
CONTEMPORARY JAPANESE II
A continuation of Japanese 497B. Students will further develop skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing at an
intermediate-high level with an emphasis on natural communication in various contexts and discussion on cultural and
contemporary issues. Further emphasis on oral fluency and development of compositional skills. Preparing students for
working exclusively with authentic materials. Instruction and discussion are in Japanese. Prerequisite: Japanese 497B. 3
credits. *Offered in Spring only.
497D 01
LEC ST-Contemporary Japanese II
JAPANESE 498Y
498Y 01
Mon
Wed
Fri
PRACTICUM
PRA Practicum
JAPANESE 499D
Mako Koyama 1:25 pm - 2:15 pm
Yuko Takahashi 1.:00 am - 1.:00 am
HONORS THESIS SEMINAR: REBELS AND MARTYRS
This is the second half of the yearlong honors thesis seminar JAPANESE 499C/D. For a description of the first half, see
under JAPANESE 499C. The spring half of the honors thesis seminar addresses issues of rebellion and martyrdom in
Premodern and Modern Japan under the rubric of “sacrifice.” We will analyze primary and secondary literature as well
as films on a variety of topics. For Premodern Japan, we will focus on human sacrifices in Noh drama, rebels following
the Way of Tea, Japanese Christian martyrs, blood avengers, children as rebels and martyrs, peasant rebels, social rebels
committing double suicide, and common folk calling the shots through religious world-renewal movements. For Modern
Japan, we will explore the motivations of assassins in the late Tokugawa (Bakumatsu) and Meiji periods, of rebels in 20thcentury feminist and proletarian movements, and of soldiers in the Pacific War.
JAPAN 499D fulfills the IE (Integrative Experience) requirement. No prerequisites. 4 credits
499D 01
IND
HnrsThesisSem-Rebels & Martyrs Doris Bargen
2:30 pm - 3:45 pm
Tues
Thurs
JAPANESE 537 ADVANCED MODERN JAPANESE II
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A continuation of Japanese 532 and 536. Students will further develop skills in reading and analyzing quality Japanese
texts, listening to conversations and debates, and expressing opinions clearly and logically in writing and in verbal
discussions. As such, this course is designed to help students gain proficiency in academic situations. Prerequisite:
Japanese 532/536. 3 credits. *Offered in Spring only.
537
01
LEC Adv Modern Japan II
Reiko Sono
1:25 pm - 2:15 pm
Mon
Wed
Fri
JAPANESE 557 INTRODUCTION OF CLASSICAL JAPANESE II
Pre Requisite: Japanese 556. Students must enroll in JAPANESE 597A. JAPANESE 556 (or 556K ) or permission of the
Instructor
557
01
LEC Intro Classical Japanese II
Stephen Miller 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
Tues
Thurs
JAPANESE 570 INTRO JAPANESE REF & BIBLOGR
570
01
LEC Intro Japanese Ref & Biblogr
JAPANESE 592
Sharon Domier 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm
Mon
Wed
PRO SEMINARS GRADUATE FACULTY
Various pro seminars are offered by faculty as a requirement for the Master’s degree in Japanese, sometimes in parallel
with existing undergraduate courses. Enrollment is open to graduate students only.
592F 01
SEM Pro Seminar
Stephen Forrest 1.:00 am - 1.:00 am
592G 01
SEM Pro Seminar
Doris Bargen
592N 01
SEM Pro Seminar
Stephen Miller 1.:00 am - 1.:00 am
592R 01
SEM S-Proseminar
Reiko Sono
592S 01
SEM Sem-Proseminar
Amanda Seaman1.:00 am - 1.:00 am
1.:00 am - 1.:00 am
1.:00 am - 1.:00 am
JAPANESE 597A
MANUSCRIPT JAPANESE
A repeatable 1-credit course that may be taken in conjunction with both Japanese 556H and Japanese 557H. Designed as
a critical supplement to the study of bungotai, this course introduces the script forms and orthography that most
Japanese texts—whether manuscript, woodblock printed or moveable type—used prior to the twentieth century.
Students will become familiar with the basic elements of that script system, from derivation and method to deciphering
letters (fall semester) and reading complete texts (spring semester). Prerequisite: enrolment in/completion of J556 or
knowledge of classical grammar.
597A 01
LEC ST-Manuscript Japanese
JAPANESE 597C
Stephen Forrest 2:30 pm - 3:20 pm
Fri
PROBLEMS AND METHODS IN TRANSLATION
Advanced training in practical techniques associated with the translation of modern Japanese; familiarization with
appropriate glossaries, dictionaries, and other translator’s tools. Discussion of specific problems in Japanese-English
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translation and practice with a variety of prose styles used in journalistic, political, commercial, literary and other forms
of modern writing. For undergraduate students only.
597C 01
LEC Prob&Meth Translatn
Amanda Seaman1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Tues
Thurs
JAPANESE 660
PROBLEMS AND METHODS IN TRANSLATION
Advanced training in practical techniques associated with the translation of modern Japanese; familiarization with
appropriate glossaries, dictionaries, and other translator’s tools. Discussion of specific problems in Japanese-English
translation and practice with a variety of prose styles used in journalistic, political, commercial, literary and other forms
of modern writing. For graduate students only.
660
01
LEC Prob&Meth Translatn
Amanda Seaman1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Tues
Thurs
KOREAN
ASIAN-ST 197C
ST-Beginning Korean II
This course is the second part of the Beginning Korean sequence, which is designed to teach the fundamental skills to
read, write, listen and speak in elementary level Korean. Prior to taking this course, students are expected to read
Hangul and to be able to talk about simple daily activities and carry a limited conversation with memorized phrases.
Compared to the first semester, more advanced vocabulary and grammar patterns will be introduced, and the students
will learn how to integrate them into developed forms of application. By the end of the course, students will be able to
handle a variety of uncomplicated communicative tasks successfully and will be able to ask a few formulaic questions. In
addition to the textbook study in the classroom, audio-visual materials and activities will be used in class.
197C 01
LEC ST-Beginning Korean II
ASIAN-ST 297C
Chan Young Park1:25 pm - 2:15 pm
Mon
Wed
Fri
ST-Intermediate Korean II
This course aims at the acquisition of language skills to read, write, listen, and speak in intermediate-level Korean. It is
designed for students who have taken Intermediate Korean I (Asian-St 297B at UMass, KOR 201 at Smith, or Asian ST 262
at MHC) or proven to be at the equivalent level by the placement test. In addition to the textbook study in the
classroom, audio-visual materials and class activities are employed by the instructor.
297C 01
LEC ST-Intermediate Korean II
ASIAN-ST 497C
497C 01
Chan Young Park2:30 pm - 3:20 pm
Mon
Wed
Chan Young Park5:45 pm - 7:00 pm
Mon
Wed
Fri
ST-KOREAN LANGUAGES: Lit
LEC ST- Korean Language: Lit
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SPRING 2015 ASIAN LANG & LITE
*Schedules are subject to change. Please check SPIRE for the most updated information.
Asian Studies
ASIAN-ST 491A
SENIOR SEMINAR
Required of all students working toward the completion of the Certificate in Asian and Asian American Studies. Contact
the Certificate Advisors for details. Interested students should contact Professor C.N. Le in the Sociology Dept., in
Thompson Hall.
491A 01
SEM Sem-Senior Seminar
C. Le
1.:00 am - 1.:00 am
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