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Chinese: How Hast Thou Changed
Course Overview
This course introduces the development of Chinese language from proto Sino-Tibetan roots to modern standard Chinese, and presents the chronological changes in syntax and phonology. We will discuss key historical stages in Chinese developments, and analyze it from the view of linguistics aspects.
Course Information
- Course Number:
- CHN 232
- Credit:
- 3
- Grading:
- Letter-based Grading A-F
- Categories:
- Humanities and Social Science
Program Information
- Summer College Program
Emory Summer College is a nonresidential program in which exceptional high school students, who have completed their sophomore or junior year, may enroll in Emory undergraduate courses and earn college credit.
Course Dates and Details
| Program | Course Dates | Class Time | Format | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer College Program | Session 2: Tue, Jul 1 - Thu, Aug 7, 2025 |
| online | open |
Instructors
Hsu-Te Cheng
I received my B.A. from National Taiwan Normal University, majoring in English Languages and Literatures and an M.A. in Linguistics from the same university. I received my Ph.D. in Linguistics from University of Connecticut in 2013. From 2013-2016, I was a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Literatures, Cultures, and Languages at University of Connecticut. I joined the Emory faculty in 2016.