CHINA 170: Chinese Language, Culture, and Society (CHINA 270)
Course Description
Functions of languages in Chinese culture and society, origin of the Chinese language, genetic relations with neighboring languages, development of dialects, language contacts, evolution of Chinese writing, language policies in Greater China. Prerequisite: one quarter of Chinese 1 or 1B or equivalent recommended. This course must be taken for a minimum of 3 units and a letter grade to be eligible for Ways credit.