Chinese (CHNS)


CHNS 1001  Elementary Chinese 1  (4 credits)  
Introduction to fundamentals of Mandarin Chinese, including basic grammar, pronunciation and Chinese characters, with emphasis on reading, writing, speaking, listening and comprehension. Open to students with no previous study of Chinese or by departmental placement.
Level of Study: Undergraduate  
Marquette Core Curriculum: HUM Cgntn, Lang, Mmry/Intlgnc  
Interdisciplinary Studies: Asian Studies  
Last four terms offered: 2023 Fall Term, 2022 Fall Term, 2021 Fall Term, 2020 Fall Term  
CHNS 1002  Elementary Chinese 2  (4 credits)  
Continuation of CHNS 1001. Introduction to spoken and written Mandarin Chinese. Focuses on the fundamental language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Prerequisite: CHNS 1001.  
Level of Study: Undergraduate  
Marquette Core Curriculum: HUM Cgntn, Lang, Mmry/Intlgnc  
Interdisciplinary Studies: Asian Studies  
Last four terms offered: 2024 Spring Term, 2023 Spring Term, 2022 Spring Term, 2021 Spring Term  
CHNS 2001  Intermediate Chinese 1  (3 credits)  
Continuation of the study of Mandarin Chinese, with emphasis on further development of all language skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Prerequisite: CHNS 1002; or by departmental placement.  
Level of Study: Undergraduate  
Marquette Core Curriculum: HUM Cgntn, Lang, Mmry/Intlgnc  
Last four terms offered: 2023 Fall Term, 2022 Fall Term, 2021 Fall Term, 2020 Fall Term  
CHNS 2002  Intermediate Chinese 2  (3 credits)  
Continuation of CHNS 2001. Study of Mandarin Chinese, with emphasis on further development of all language skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Prerequisite: CHNS 2001; or by departmental placement.  
Level of Study: Undergraduate  
Marquette Core Curriculum: HUM Cgntn, Lang, Mmry/Intlgnc  
Interdisciplinary Studies: Asian Studies  
Last four terms offered: 2024 Spring Term, 2023 Spring Term, 2022 Spring Term, 2021 Spring Term  
CHNS 3200  Chinese Culture and Civilization  (3 credits)  
Introduction to the most important aspects of Chinese culture and civilization. Topics may include historical and political development of Chinese society, Chinese language, literature, art, film, religions and philosophy. Course taught in English, knowledge of the Chinese language not required.
Level of Study: Undergraduate  
Marquette Core Curriculum: HUM Crossing Boundaries  
Interdisciplinary Studies: Asian Studies, International Affairs  
Last four terms offered: 2024 Spring Term, 2023 Spring Term, 2022 Spring Term, 2021 Spring Term  
CHNS 3210  Chinese Literature in English Translation  (3 credits)  
Readings in English translation of selected masterpieces of Chinese literature. Knowledge of the Chinese language not required.
Level of Study: Undergraduate  
Last four terms offered: 2017 Summer Term, 2015 Spring Term  
CHNS 3215  Chinese Cuisine and Culture  (3 credits)  
Exploration of Chinese culture through the lens of cuisine. Geography, history, family values, customs and practice are covered through the cuisine of the major regions of China and its society. An active-learning mode, featuring a variety of instructional components, such as lecture, discussion, food practice and oral presentations. Students make Chinese food and express their views about the importance of food and cuisine in daily life. Taught in English. Knowledge of Chinese language is not required.
Level of Study: Undergraduate  
Marquette Core Curriculum: Engage Social Systms & Values 2, HUM Crossing Boundaries  
Interdisciplinary Studies: Asian Studies, International Affairs  
Last four terms offered: 2023 Fall Term, 2022 Fall Term, 2022 Spring Term, 2021 Spring Term  
CHNS 3230  Chinawood: Chinese Film and Culture  (3 credits)  
Learn about different areas of Chinese culture and contemporary society through the perspective of film. Explore core values of China’s diverse communities in order to reflect critically on their impact on individuals with an eye to critical analysis of Western values. Topics may include contemporary culture, family values, identity, migration, social equality, customs and practices, diversity, globalization and cultural differences. Taught in English. Knowledge of Chinese language not required.
Level of Study: Undergraduate  
Marquette Core Curriculum: HUM Individuals & Communities  
Interdisciplinary Studies: Asian Studies  
Last four terms offered: 2022 Fall Term  
CHNS 3300  Chinese Society: Speaking and Reading Skills  (3 credits)  
Build on the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing through the study of contemporary Chinese societies. Aims to explore the main areas of contemporary Chinese life. Topics include economic and social equality, rural-urban migration, family, gender and aging, environmental issues, education, etc. Students enhance language skills and the understanding of contemporary Chinese life and culture through studying authentic materials and examining contemporary issues.
Prerequisite: CHNS 2002; or cons. of dept. ch.  
Level of Study: Undergraduate  
Marquette Core Curriculum: HUM Crossing Boundaries  
Interdisciplinary Studies: Asian Studies, International Affairs  
Last four terms offered: 2021 Fall Term  
CHNS 3700  Chinese Business Culture  (3 credits)  
Practice using Mandarin Chinese in business situations through classroom activities. In addition to reading, writing, speaking and listening comprehension, Chinese business culture and customs are introduced. Students have opportunities to practice using Chinese in business settings comfortably, conducting business correspondence, writing brief reports in Chinese, giving presentations and understanding fundamental business document.
Prerequisite: CHNS 2002; or cons. of dept. ch.  
Level of Study: Undergraduate  
Marquette Core Curriculum: Engage Social Systms & Values 2, HUM Crossing Boundaries  
Interdisciplinary Studies: Asian Studies, International Affairs  
Last four terms offered: 2020 Fall Term  
CHNS 4931  Topics in Chinese Language, Literature and Civilization  (1-3 credits)  
Topics vary. Subject to be announced.
Level of Study: Undergraduate  
Last four terms offered: 2021 Fall Term, 2012 Fall Term