Contemporary Social Science Text

Course Description

Chinese 431-432. Contemporary Social Science Text. Chinese 406 equivalent. (5). (Excl). (If you did not complete at least 6 years of regular school education in the Chinese language and have not taken Chinese 406 at The University of Michigan, you must take a placement test to certify your proficiency. The test will be given on the eve of the first day of classes for a new semester. Please contact the ALC Department at the end of the previous semester to learn the time and location)

Contemporary Social Science Text, a two-term Chinese language course sequence designed to help students with an interest in Chinese social sciences, particularly accommodates to the needs of graduate students in various China-oriented fields. Instructional activities will seek to enhance students' ability to read Chinese research papers and articles focusing on Chinese politics, economics, diplomacy, history and culture, so that they can do their research using original Chinese materials. Although the primary emphasis will be on reading comprehension, the class will also develop practical listening, speaking and writing skills needed by professionals in China-related affairs. Classes will be conducted largely in Chinese.

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