ANS 350C
Why Chinese Has No Alphabet
Introduction to the history and evolution of the Chinese writing system and language. No background in Chinese language, culture, or linguistics is required. Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies 350C, 361 (Topic 30), Linguistics 350 (Topic: Why Chinese Has No Alphabet), 350E. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Prerequisites & course information
Introduction to the history and evolution of the Chinese writing system and language. No background in Chinese language, culture, or linguistics is required. Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies 350C, 361 (Topic 30), Linguistics 350 (Topic: Why Chinese Has No Alphabet), 350E. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027