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Academic Year 2002/2003

Chinese Calligraphy
CHIN 102 SP

Crosslistings: EAST 106

This course is designed to introduce the basic aesthetic and philosophical aspects of the Chinese writing system by introducing Chinese characters, the formation of Chinese lexicon constructed on the countless combinations of individual characters, brush writing, etc. It will emphasize the social, educational, and spiritual values placed on writing, and other forms of Chinese arts. This will help students develop cultural sensitivity and understanding, as well as acquire skills for the art of brush writing. It will be designated to help students who begin to learn the Chinese language comprehend the logic and regulations that govern orthography.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Studio

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: .5    Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: CHIN101

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Zhu,Xiaomiao   

Times: ...W... 12:00PM-01:20PM;     Location: FISK314

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: UNL)

SR. major:    Jr. major:

SR. non-major:    Jr. non-major:    SO:    FR:

Special Attributes:

Last Updated on MAR-18-2003

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