The course will introduce students to the Chinese writing system through linguistic perspectives, and it will provide opportunities for discussion on how the Chinese script influences topics in anthropology, arts, and education in the East Asian region. Students will gain foundational knowledge regarding the linguistic features of the Chinese writing system, including its orthographic structures and historical development, make applied linguistic inquiries on the relationship between the writing system and literacy development in the language acquisition context, and acquire an insight into the cultural aspect of the script including its role in arts and society.

Gen Ed: Social Studies; Geographic Region

Prerequisite: Departmental consent

Number of Credits

3