Global Arc

Junior Independent Work requires students to complete a substantial piece of research and scholarship under the supervision and advisement of a Princeton faculty member. The work requires sustained investment and attention throughout the semester. See below for details on works-in-progress submissions and due dates.

This Arabic Creative Writing course delves into essential elements of fiction writing, teaching techniques like crafting dialogue, creating compelling characters, and structuring plots. Students will complete writing exercises, two short stories, a novel treatment, and the first chapter of a novel, receiving feedback from Professor Alaa Al Aswany and peers. Course will be taught entirely in Arabic.

Introductory Arabic I (ARA 1001) and its subsequent course (ARA 1002) are introductory Arabic courses for true beginners. This course will be taught at half the pace of instruction as compared to Elementary Arabic I (ARA 101). The goal is to develop students' competence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. After taking ARA 1001 and ARA 1002, students will develop basic abilities to handle simple daily situations in Arabic, they will know how to read and write the Arabic alphabet, and they will be well prepared for the second half of regular elementary Arabic (ARA 102), which is offered every spring term.

Designed to follow on its predecessor, ARA 1001: Introductory Arabic I. Builds on the skills gained in that class; courses are introductory Arabic courses for beginners. This course will be taught at half the pace of instruction as compared to ARA 101: Elementary Arabic I. The goal is to develop students' competence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. After taking ARA 1001 and ARA 1002, students will develop basic abilities to handle simple daily situations in Arabic, they will know how to read and write the Arabic alphabet, and they will be well prepared for ARA 102: Elementary Arabic II, which is offered every spring term.

A continuation of CHI 451, this advanced course in modern Chinese will further students' language comprehension, communication skills, and cultural understanding. Students will embark on a comprehensive exploration of contemporary Chinese society, delving into a wide array of linguistic topics, such the impact of societal development on the evolution of Chinese language, the rise of cultural awareness as reflected in linguistic behaviors in Chinese society, and the use of AI in language studies. Course curriculum will emphasize interactive discussions, diverse listening and speaking exercises, and project-based assignments.

CHI101C & 102C is an introductory course for beginners to learn modern Chinese language. It emphasizes oral-aural facility and the integration of the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Both the Pinyin romanization phonetic system and the simplified character writing system will be introduced and used in class. Topics in the textbook are related to daily activities, such as talking about food and drinks, expressing location and showing directions, talking about courses, shopping, talking about school life, etc.

CHI101C & 102C is an introductory course for beginners to learn modern Chinese language. It emphasizes oral-aural facility and the integration of the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Both the Pinyin romanization phonetic system and the simplified character writing system will be introduced and used in class. Topics in the textbook are related to daily activities, such as talking about food and drinks, expressing location and showing directions, talking about courses, shopping, talking about school life, etc.

CHI 103C/108C is designed for students who have had some home exposure to spoken Mandarin. The course aims to develop students' functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with a particular focus on strengthening heritage learners, literacy skills and helping them acquire standard Mandarin pronunciation. Through systematic training and communicative tasks, students will learn to narrate and describe in connected discourse, address real-world situations, including those involving unexpected complications, and discuss topics of both personal relevance and general current interest.

CHI 103C/108C is designed for students who have had some home exposure to spoken Mandarin. The course aims to develop students' functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with a particular focus on strengthening heritage learners, literacy skills and helping them acquire standard Mandarin pronunciation. Through systematic training and communicative tasks, students will learn to narrate and describe in connected discourse, address real-world situations, including those involving unexpected complications, and discuss topics of both personal relevance and general current interest.

"Chinese Language and Culture Through Games" is designed for students who have received advanced training in modern Chinese. This course bridges ancient Chinese civilization and modern society, combining learning and entertainment in an interactive environment. Students will explore traditional Chinese culture and reflect on contemporary social issues in China through a variety of popular games, including ARPGs, strategy games, and tabletop games. Through hands-on gameplay and the reading of texts from different genres, students will examine topics related to Chinese mythology, history, geography, martial arts, fantasy, education, and more.