110A-110B. The Teaching of Music. 4. The STAFF. 3 or 4 hrs., throughout the year; 3 units each half-year. M W, 11 and Prerequisite: courses 104A-104B, 111A-111B; also course 109A109B, which, however, may be taken concurrently with this course. The work will be arranged as follows: A discussion of the teaching of music, with reports and criticisms of text-books and organization (SEEGER, W, 11). Teaching of harmony (STRICKLEN, M, 11). Teaching of voice culture and management of the child voice (BOWDEN, W, 4). NOTE. Students who desire to fit themselves for the high school teacher's recommendation with music as a major subject and for the special certificate in music should prepare to complete with distinction a special programme of not less than 18 units of upper division work, in addition to which the School of Education will require certain courses in the summer session. Technical skill as well as mature knowledge of the subject is required of the prospective teacher; the student will therefore be given separate final examinations inquiring into the systematization of musical knowledge and the ability to impart it under the exacting conditions of the modern school, as follows: (1) sight reading and dictation, (2) elements of composition, (3) history of music, (4) pianoforte technique, (5) singing, (6) conducting. GRADUATE COURSE 200A-200B. Musical Criticism. Professor SEEGER. Hours and credit to be arranged. ORIENTAL LANGUAGES ALFRED FORKE, LL.D., Agassiz Professor of Oriental Languages and JOHN FRYER, LL.D., Professor of Oriental Languages, Emeritus. S. C. KIANG, Assistant in Chinese. Some of the courses are accepted by the College of Commerce and other colleges as part of their regular curriculum or as equivalent for prescribed work. Students wishing to take up these Oriental studies may therefore find it to their advantage to consult with the Dean of their college as to the arrangements that can be made in that direction. In addition to the lecture and language courses mentioned below, Professor Forke will offer special assistance to students who wish to take up other branches of study connected with China and Japan. He will also act as advisor to students coming from or going to the Orient. LOWER DIVISION COURSES Language Courses 3A-3B. Elementary Study of Kuan-hua. Professor FORKE. Introduction to Kuan-hua, the language spoken, with slight variations, by the officials and about four-fifths of the population of China. Series of progressive, elementary lessons and exercises in reading, speaking and translation. 3 hrs., throughout the year. M W F, 9. 8A-8B. Chinese Conversation for Beginners. Practical exercises in the use of Kuan-hua. 3 hrs., throughout the year. M W F, 11. 9A-9B. Elementary Study of the Japanese Language. Mr. KIANG. Mr. KUNO. Introduction to the Japanese language, with the use of both the Katakana and Hiragana forms of letters. Series of progressive elementary lessons and exercises in reading, writing, and speaking. 3 hrs., throughout the year, beginning in August or in January. First half-year, M W F, 1; second half-year, M W F, 8. 9c-9D. Second Year of Elementary Japanese. Mr. KUNO. Continuation of 9A-9B, introducing the use of common Chinese characters, with selections from Japanese newspapers and modern Japanese authors. 3 hrs., throughout the year, beginning in August or in January. First half-year. M W F, 9; second half-year, M W F, 10. 10A-10B. Chinese Character Writing with Brush and Ink, and Introduction to the Chinese Language. Mr. KIANG. 2 hrs., throughout the year, beginning in August or in January. M, 1-3. 12A-12B. Japanese Character Writing. Mr. KUNO. Instruction in handling the brush, in making the various strokes, in forming the characters, and in different styles of writing. 2 hrs., throughout the year, beginning in August or in January; 1 unit each half-year. S, 8-10. UPPER DIVISION COURSES Language Courses 103A-103B. Elementary Study of the Chinese Written Language, Ancient and Modern. 3 hrs., throughout the year. M W F, 11. 104A-104B. Advanced Study of Kuan-hua. Professor FORKE. Mr. KIANG. Series of progressive advanced lessons and exercises in reading, speaking, and translation. 3 hrs., throughout the year. M W F, 10. 105A-105B. Elementary Study of the Classics and the Written Language of Japan. Mr. KUNO. Progressive selections from various kinds of current literature and study of Hōjō-ki, with exercises in translation and composition. 3 hrs., throughout the year. M W F, 2. Prerequisite: course 9c-9D. 106A-106в. Advanced Study of Japanese Classics. Mr. KUNO. Interpretation of Tsure-zuregusa and selections from the work of Mencius and Makura-no-sōshi. May be repeated without duplication of credit. 2 hrs., throughout the year, to be arranged. Prerequisite: course 105A-105B. 108A-108B. Advanced Chinese Conversation. Mr. KIANG. 3 hrs., throughout the year. M W F, 3. Prerequisite: course 8A-8B, or some practice in conversation. 110A-110B. Advanced Study of the Japanese Spoken Language. Mr. KUNO. Series of progressive advanced lessons in reading, speaking, writing, translation and composition. 3 hrs., throughout the year. M W F, 3. Prerequisite: course 9c-9D. 112A. Study of the Chinese Classical Language. Professor FORKE. Reading of selected essays from the works of Chu Hsi, twelfth century, A.D. May be repeated without duplication of credit. 2 hrs., first half-year. Tu Th, 2. 112B. Study of the Chinese Classical Language. Professor FORKE. Interpretation of poetry prior to the Tang time. May be repeated 2 hrs., throughout the year. M F, 1. Prerequisite: some knowledge of the modern written language. Lecture Courses *107A-107B. Japan and Korea. Mr. KUNO. The political and intellectual relations of these two countries; and their diplomatic relations with other powers. 1 hr., throughout the year. W, 2. 109A-109B. Japan and Her Makers. Mr. KUNO. Prominent historical characters and events will be treated in chronological order, so as to give a general view of the history of Japan. 2 hrs., throughout the year. Two sections: I, Tu Th, 9; II, M W, 11. Prerequisite: junior standing; History 1A-1в or Political Science 106. *121A-121B. Commerce and Industry of Japan. Mr. KUNO. The development of commerce and industry in Japan; economic conditions and foreign trade. 1 hr., throughout the year. W, 2. Prerequisite: course 109A-109B. 122A-122B. Japanese Religions and Ethics. Mr. KUNO. The development of Shintoism, Confucianism, Buddhism, Christianity and the modern Ethical System in Japan and their effect on her civilization. 1 hr., throughout the year. W, 2. Prerequisite: course 109A-109B. * Not to be given, 1916-17. *123A-123B. Japanese Art and Literature. 1 hr., throughout the year. W, 2. NOTE. Mr. KUNO. Courses 107, 121, 122, and 123 will form a series to be given in successive years. 126A-126B. Chinese Culture: Religion, Art, and Literature. 2 hrs., throughout the year. M W, 10. Professor FORKE. 128A-128B. The Economic Conditions of China. Professor FORKE. Chinese agriculture, industries, trade and commerce, and means of Reviews of new books on China, research work, and reports of the students on assigned subjects. 2 hrs., throughout the year. Tu, 4-6. 203A-203в. A Critical Study of Modern Topics and Books on Japan and Research Work. Mr. KUNO. Class work will consist of lectures by the instructor and reports by students. May be repeated without duplication of credit. 2 hrs., throughout the year. Hours to be arranged. * Not to be given, 1916–17. |