CHIN. 1111

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CHIN. 1111 - Chinese Calligraphy: An Introduction (3 cr)

Global Languages, Literatures, and Cultures SHUSS - School of Hum. & Soc. Sci.

Catalog Description

3 hours; 3 creditsHands-on writing, Chinese characters/ideograms, formation and composition of Chinese characters, history of Chinese calligraphy, and evolution of styles and characters, classical literati culture and aesthetic tradition, metaphysics of qi, mindfulness practice, and importance of Chinese calligraphy in Chinese culture, and relevance to contemporary daily life. Reading materials will be in English. The course will be taught in English. Chinese 1111 and Movement 2111 are the same course.

Cross Listed Courses

Minimum

3

Max

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Requirement Designation

Regular Liberal Arts

Prerequisites & Corequisites

037706

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