Chinese: Fourth Level Chinese (CHIN-400)
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Course Descriptoin
Four class periods. Increased use of authentic materials is employed as more sophisticated aspects of language and culture are explored. In particular, students are exposed to the more formal written style of Chinese, which is prevalent in newspapers, on street signs, etc. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Chinese 300 or Chinese 220.
Steps in the Research Process
Begin your research with an understanding of the process
Get an Overview with Reference Sources
Below are some Reference Books in the Garver Room
REF 305.4 G85AS The Greenwood encyclopedia of women's issues worldwide. Asia and Oceania REF 306.0951 EN19DA Encyclopedia of contemporary Chinese culture REF 951 C14 1991 The Cambridge encyclopedia of China REF 951 M722 Modern China : an encyclopedia of history, culture, and nationalism REF 950 M95EA East Asia : a new history REF 951 P41E Encyclopedia of China : the essential reference to China, its history and culture
Suggested Keywords or Subjects via Catalog Search
Try the following terms for your search:
- China -- History -- 20th century -- Sources.
- Chinese characters -- Study and teaching.
- Chinese -- Food -- Beijing.
- Chinese language -- Composition and exercises.
- Chinese language -- Conversation and phrase books.
- Chinese language -- Etymology.
- Chinese language -- Readers
- Chinese language -- Textbooks for foreign speakers
- Chinese language -- Translating into English
- Chinese language -- Vocabulary.
Library Catalog
Other Library Catalogs
Note: When you need to request materials from other libraries via online catalog above, you will need a library card with a PIN. If you don't have one yet, the librarians at the Circulation Desk will help you set it up.
Recommended Databases for Further Research
Access to Full Text Periodicals and other reference sources is available through the following subscription databases:
Daily Life Online It provides a comprehensive, cross-disciplinary resource that supports history, social studies, English, and language students.
Phillips Academy A to Z Databases
Selected Internet Resources
中文报刊
中文期刊 (Note: To access to BPL's electronic resources, you will need to sign up an BPL's e-Card.
Internet Public Library Newspapers from around the world
国会图书馆的中文资料 The Library of Congress's Portals to the World - China
广播孔子学院 Confucius Institute on the Air
How to Build Up Your Bibliography
If you are asked to write a paper, you may need to keep track of all the resources that you use along your research. First, know what style your teacher asks you to use, then click the link below to learn how to use them via samples given. If you have further questions, please feel free to ask librarians at the Help Desk.
