Courses

The Chinese Studies Program, through various departments and other programs, offers a variety of courses to students that wish to deepen their understanding of China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, etc.  Besides the study of Chinese history, politics, economics and society, there are also courses that allow students to build their Chinese Language skills.  Additionally,  courses that touch upon the visual arts and cultural aspects are also available to accommodate students on a wide range of interests.

Fall 2013 Non-Language Courses

For CHIN Language Course offerings, use UCSD Schedule of Classes. 

The following is a list that shows what courses are being offered by various departments at UCSD. These listed courses may be applied towards a Chinese Studies B.A. and minor. Read the information carefully as some courses may only qualify for the minor or may have special requirements. The Chinese Studies Program CANNOT AUTHORIZE you for any of the courses listed below, contact the home department via email or Virtual Advising Center for approval requirements, prerequisite information or authorization. Always use UCSD Schedule of Classes to confirm times/dates/locations and to enroll.

Course Name	Section ID	UD/LD (Units)	Days	Time	Faculty	Location	Notes
HILD 10 East Asia: The Great Traditions	SEE TRITONLINK	LD (4.0)	MWF LEC.	100-150p	Schneewind	CENTER 119	You must enroll in a section via TritonLink
LTEA 110B Modern Chinese Fiction in Translation	788478	UD (4.0)	MWF	1100-1150a	staff	HSS 1128A	SPACES
LTEA 120B Taiwan Films	784618	UD (4.0)	TuTh	500-620p	Liao	SOLIS 104	SPACES
HITO 87 Freshman Seminar: Ming China in Short Stories	788838	LD (1.0)t	Th	100-150p	Schneewind	HSS 4025	1 unit only Freshman Seminar
POLI 113A East Asian Political Thought/ Comp. Perspective	786854	UD (4.0)	MWF	100-150p	Magagna	PRICE C. THEATER	SPACES Must be petitioned
VIS 127B Arts of China	784905	UD (4.0)	TuTh	500-620p	Shen	CENTER 216	SPACES
VIS 129E Art History - Asia	784908	UD Seminar (4.0)	W	300-550p	Shen	MANDE 106	Seminar. Request permission from VIS ARTS & Prof. Shen.

Special Enrollment Requirements for:

• HILD 10 is a lower-division East Asian history course that is required for a Chinese Studies major and optional for a minor. Please note that the Department of History may not offer this course next academic so do not delay in completing this requirement. Use WebReg to enroll yourself in an of the six available sections and you will automatically be enrolled in the lecture on MWF with Professor Schneewind.
  
• POLI 113A East Asian Thought from a Comparative Perspective is only applicable to a Chinese Studies major or minor when you submit a student petition. Please bring a syllabus to HSS 3084 to petition this course.
• VIS 129E Asian Art History is a SEMINAR on W 300-550p with Professor Shen. You must request to enroll via email at kshen@ucsd.edu. Explain why you would be a good participant in this advanced course in Asian art history. Be sure to include your name, PID# and reason you wish to enroll. It may be a good idea to contact Visual Arts via Virtual Advising Center as well. One seminar course is a requirement of a Chinese Studies major.
  

Summer 2013 Non-Language Courses

For CHIN Language Course offerings, use UCSD Schedule of Classes. 

The following is a list that shows what courses are being offered by various departments at UCSD during Summer
Session 1 and Summer Session 2. These listed courses may be applied towards a Chinese Studies B.A. and minor.
Read the information carefully as some courses may only qualify for the minor or have special requirements. The Chinese Studies Program cannot authorize you for any of the courses listed below with the exception of CHIN 169A/B.  Please contact the home department via email or Virtual Advising Center for approval requirements, prerequisite information or authorization. All courses are 4 units and upper-division unless otherwise noted. Always use UCSD Schedule of Classes to confirm times/dates/locations and Tritonlink Webreg to enroll.

Course Name	Section ID	Session	Faculty	Days	Time	Location	Notes
Summer Session I 2013: July 1, 2013 - August 3, 2013
HIEA 126 The Silk Road	779509	1	Cahill	MW	500-750p	CENTER 205	Instructor approval req'd Contact Prof. & History Dept. See Note below
HIEA 128 History of Material Culture in China	779510	1	Cahill	TuTh	500-750p	HSS 1106A
POLI 113A East Asian Thought from a Comparative Perspective	779715	1	Magagna	MW	200-450p	CENTER 115	Must be petitioned.
POLI 131C The Chinese Revolution	779717	1	staff	MW	1100-150p & 200-350p	CENTER 224C
VIS 105D Aesthetics of Chinese Calligraphy	779795	1	Li	TuWTh	900-1150a	MANDE 220A	Contact the Dept. of VIS ARTS for approval via Virtual Advising Center
Summer Session II 2013: August 5, 2013 - September 7, 2013
HIEA 135 Thought & Religion in China: Buddhism	780246	2	Cahill	MW	200-450p	CENTER 220	Instructor approval req'd Contact Prof. & History Dept. See Note below
HIEA 136 Thought & Religion in China: Daoism	780247	2	Cahill	TuTh	500-750p	YORK 4050A
LTEA 120A Chinese Film Visions of the City	780275	2	Zhang	MW	1100a-150p & 200-350p	CSB 005	Film labs on MW
LTEA 120C Hong Kong Films	780277	2	Zhang	TuTh	1100a-150p & 200-350p	CSB 005	Film labs on TuTh
VIS 127C Arts of Modern China	780506	2	Shen	TuTh	200-450p	MANDE 106

Special Instructions for HIEA 126-136 and POLI 113A

• HIEA 126, HIEA 128, HIEA 135 & HIEA 136 You may need to request permission from Professor Suzanne Cahill (SuzanneCahill@gmail.com) and the Department of History (historyundergrad@ucsd.edu) to enroll in this course.
• POLI 113A East Asian Thought from a Comparative Perspective is only applicable to a Chinese Studies major or minor when you submit a student petition. Please bring a syllabus to HSS 3084 to petition this course. 

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Spring 2013 Non-Language Courses

For CHIN Language Course offerings, use UCSD Schedule of Classes. 

The following is a list that shows what courses are being offered by various departments at UCSD. These listed courses may be applied towards a Chinese Studies B.A. and minor. Read the information carefully as some courses may only qualify for the minor or may have special requirements. The Chinese Studies Program cannot authorize you for any of the courses listed below, contact the home department via email or Virtual Advising Center for approval requirements, prerequisite information or authorization. Always use UCSD Schedule of Classes to confirm times/dates/locations and to enroll.

Course Name	Section ID	UD/LD (Units)	Days	Time	Faculty	Location	Notes
ANSC 137 Chinese Popular Religion	772592	UD (4.0)	TuTh	330-450p	Jordan	SOLIS 111	See TritonLink for section info on W or F
HIEA 131 People's Republic of China	774370	UD (4.0)	MW	500-620p	Baum	HSS 1330	SPACES
HIEA 132 China War & Revolution	774371	UD (4.0)	TuTh	500-620p	Smith	CSB 002	SPACES
HIEA 164 Seminar in Late Imperial Chinese History	774373	UD Seminar (4.0)	F	130-420p	Lu	HSS 4025	Instructor & Dept. Approval Required. SEE NOTE BELOW.
LTCH 101 Readings in Cont. Chinese Lit. Eileen Chang's Writings and Films	771979	UD (4.0)	TuTh	200-320p	Zhang	WLH 2206	FULL SEE NOTE BELOW.
LTCS 150 Topics in Cultural Studies: Cinema Diaspora	771983	UD (4.0)	MWF	200-250p	Liao	WLH 2215	SPACES Must be petitioned.
LTEA 110B Modern Chinese Fiction in Translation	771987	UD (4.0)	TuTh	1100-1220p	Chau	WLH 2209	FULL
LTWL 4C Fiction & Film in 20th Century Cinema	772047	LD (4.0)	TuTh	330-450p	Zhang	PCYNH 120	See TritonLink for section info on W
LTWL 160 Women & Lit. Women Writers in Modern China	772032	UD (4.0)	TuTh	200-320p	Chau	SEQUO 147	SPACES Must be petitioned.
POLI 131C The Chinese Revolution	774203	UD (4.0)	M	500-750p	Hoston	WLH 2204	SPACES
SOCI 189 Special Topics: Chinese Society in Transition	774092	UD (4.0)	TuTh	200-320p	Madsen	CENTER 214	SPACES
VIS 105E Chinese Calligraphy as an Instillation	772174	UD (4.0)	Tu	330-620p	Li	MANDE 220B	FULL Contact VIS ARTS DEPT with questions thru VAC
VIS 127N 20th Century Art in China & Japan	772191	UD (4.0)	TuTh	630-750p	Bryson	PCYNH 109	FULL Must be petitioned.
LTCS 52 Topics in Cultural Studies: Food & Culture in Lit.	771981	LD (4.0)	MWF	100-150p	Liao	MANDE B-152	FULL Must be petitioned.

Special Enrollment Requirements for:

• ANSC 137 Chinese Popular Religion is offered by the Department of Anthropology. Please be aware that you must also enroll and attend a section on either Wednesdays or Fridays. Use WebReg to enroll yourself.
• HIEA 164 Seminar in Late Imperial Chinese History offered by the Department of History. Request to enroll via email with the instructor at w1lu@ucsd.edu  and historyundergrad@ucsd.edu. Explain why you would be a good participant in her course and be sure to include your name, PID# and reason you wish to enroll. If you have any questions about the course contact the Department. Enrollment in this course is not guaranteed is at the discretion of the professor. If you receive approval you will then use WebReg to enroll yourself.
• LTCH 101 Readings in Contemporary Chinese Literature offered by the Department of Literature. You will need to request permission to enroll by contacting the Department of Literature via Virtual Advising Center. You must be able to speak, read and write in Mandarin at 4th year level to be successful at this course. Once you receive approval from the Department of Literature you will then use WebReg to enroll yourself.
• LTWL 4C Fiction and Film in 20th Century Asian Cinema is only applicable to a Chinese Studies minor. You must also attend a section on Wednesdays. Use WebReg to enroll. 
• LTCS 52 Topics in Cultural Studies: Food & Culture in Literature is only applicable to a Chinese Studies minor. Please bring a syllabus to HSS 3084 to petition this course.
  
• LTWL 160 Women & Literature: Women Writers in Modern China is only applicable to a Chinese Studies major or minor when you submit a student petition. Please bring a syllabus to HSS 3084 to petition this course.
  
• LTCS 150 Topics in Cultural Studies: Cinema Diaspora is offered by the Department of Literature. Please bring a syllabus to HSS 3084 to petition this course.
  
• SOCI 189 Special Topics: Chinese Society in Transition is offered by the Department of Sociology. Please be careful there are two SOCI 189s offered in the spring only, Chinese Society in Transition is applicable to this major/minor. 
• VIS 105E Chinese Calligraphy as an Instillation is offered by the Department of Visual Arts. The prerequisite is VIS 105D. Contact Visual Arts via Virtual Advising Center. This course will need to be petitioned, please bring a syllabus to HSS 3084 to petition this course.
• VIS 127N 20th Century Art in China & Japan is only applicable to a Chinese Studies major or minor when you submit a student petition. Please bring a syllabus to HSS 3084 to petition this course.

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Winter 2013 Non-Language Courses

For CHIN Language Course offerings, use UCSD Schedule of Classes. 

The following is a list that shows what courses are being offered that may be applied towards a Chinese Studies B.A./minor, read the descriptions carefully as some courses may only qualify for the minor.  (Use UCSD Schedule of Classes to confirm & enroll)  For an expanded description (if available), use the "Non-Language Course Descriptions" link on the left navigation bar or click here. 

Course Name	Section ID	UD/LD (Units)	Days	Time	Professor	Location	Notes
ANSC 136 Traditional Chinese Society	762901	UD (4.0)	MWF	200-250p	Jordan	CSB 001	FULL for WI13
ANTH 87 Freshmen Seminar: Chinese Takes & Values	760243	LD Seminar (1.0)	See TritonLink for more Info.  See http://ugseminars.ucsd.edu/ for more info.				Cannot be applied to B.A./minor
LTCH 101 Readings in Contemporary Chinese Literature	761297	UD (4.0)	TuTh	200-320p	Chau	PCYNH 120	Dept. Approval Needed: SPACES See Notes Below
LTCS 110 Popular Culture	761301	UD (4.0)	TuTh	330-450p	Liao	WLH 2114	FULL for WI13 ---------------------- 1 SPACE
LTEA 110C Contemporary Chinese Fiction in Translation	761305	UD (4.0)	TuTh	1100-1220p	Chau
LTEA 120A Chinese Films	761306	UD (4.0)	MWF	1100-1150a	Zhang	WLH 2204	FULL Lab on Mondays
LTEA 120C Hong Kong Films	761308	UD (4.0)	MWF	200-250p			FULL Lab on Tuesdays
HILD 11 Easy Asian & the West 1279-1911	See Note	LD (4.0)	TuTh	1100-1220p	Lu	PETER 110	Listed time is for LECTURE only Sections are required, enroll by section on TritonLink
HIEA 168 Classical & Medieval Chinese History	761297	UD Seminar (4.0)	Th	300-550p	Cahill	HSS 5086	Dept. Approval Needed: SPACES See Notes Below
SOCI 188G Chinese Society	764343	UD (4.0)	MWF	1000-1050a	Madsen	CSB 001	SPACES
VIS 105D Aesthetics of Chinese Calligraphy	768135	UD Studio (4.0)	MW	1200-250p	Li	MAND 220A	FULL for WI13 Dept. Approval Needed: See Notes Below SPACES
VIS 129E Asian Art History	768170	UD Seminar (4.0)	W	300-550p	Shen	MAND 106

Special Enrollment Requirements for LTCH 101, HIEA 168 and VIS Courses:

• LTCH 101 Readings in Contemporary Chinese Literature 761297 LECTURE on TuTh 200-320p in Pepper Canyon Hall. Request to enroll by contacting the Dept. of Literature via Virtual Advising Center. You must be able to speak, read and write in Mandarin. Once you receive approval you will use WebReg to enroll yourself.
• HIEA 168 Classical & Medieval Chinese History 765139 SEMINAR on Th 300-550p with Prof. CAHILL. Request to enroll via email at SuzanneCahill@gmail.com and historyundergrad@ucsd.edu. Explain why you would be a good participant in her course and be sure to include your name, PID# and reason you wish to enroll. Once you receive approval you will use WebReg to enroll yourself.
• VIS 105D Aesthetics of Chinese Calligraphy 768135 STUDIO on MW 1200-250p with Prof. LI. Request to enroll by contacting the Visual Arts Dept. via Virtual Advising Center. You will be instructed to contact VIS ARTS again ON Dec. 6th via VAC and approvals will be granted on that day. Its first-come-first-serve and you enroll yourself.
• VIS 129E Asian Art History 768170 SEMINAR on W 300-550p with Prof. SHEN. Request to enroll via email at kshen@ucsd.edu. Explain why you would be a good participant in his course and be sure to include your name, PID# and reason you wish to enroll. It may be a good idea to contact Visual Arts via Virtual Advising Center.

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List of Non-language Courses

The following is a list of Chinese Studies non-language electives that have been approved by the Academic Senate as automatically compatible with a Chinese Studies major or minor. These are courses offered by other departments and are not hosted and cannot be modified by the Chinese Studies Program. If you have a question about a specific course list above or below you may need to contact the home department. The portion of the UCSD General Catalog with Chinese Studies Program information can be accessed at http://www.ucsd.edu/catalog/curric/CHIN.html.


Click here for Full list of non-language courses and course descriptions

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Petitioning Courses

• Upon returning from study abroad a student will need to petition each course for reviewed and approval by the Director of the Chinese Studies Program. A student may also need to petition a UCSD course that is not pre-approved.
  
• Please provide all materials from a course with each petition, including but not limited to syllabus, textbooks, notes, handouts, presentations, final paper, exams, etc. Please see FAQ tab more information. Materials will be returned.
  
• What form do I use for a Student Petition? Print this Student Petition Form use the examples below to complete the form.
  

Examples of wording for Student Petitions:
          

                   
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