Chinese Course Descriptions
CHIN-101 Intro to Chinese Language & Culture
The beginning course is intended to give training in the basic listening and reading of Chinese (Mandarin). Introduction of Chinese characters and presentation of the cultural behaviors that influence language usage. 3 hours each semester.
Credits: 3.00
CHIN-102 Intro to Chinese Language & Culture
A continuation of CHIN 102 intended to give training in the basic listening and reading of Chinese (Mandarin). Introduction of Chinese characters and presentation of the cultural behaviors that influence language usage. Prerequisite: CHIN 101 or equivalent proficiency. 3 hours each semester.
Credits: 3.00
CHIN-195 Independent Study
Credits: 1.00
CHIN-201 Intermediate Chinese
The intermediate course is intended for expansion of conversational skills, reading practice, and grammatical constructions. Development of writing skills. Emphasis on effective spoken communication and reading practice. Prerequisite: CHIN 102 or equivalent proficiency. 3 hours each semester.
Credits: 3.00
CHIN-202 Intermediate Chinese
A continuation of CHIN 202 - intended for expansion of conversational skills, reading practice, and grammatical constructions. Development of writing skills. Emphasis on effective spoken communication and reading practice. Prerequisite: CHIN 201 or equivalent proficiency. 3 hours.
Credits: 3.00
CHIN-255 Special Topics
See department for course description.
Credits: 1.00
CHIN-295 Independent Study
See department for details.
Credits: 1.00
CHIN-301 Communicating in Chinese
Development of communicative competence in Chinese with emphasis on conversational skill. Application of cultural awareness in various communication situations. Prerequisite: CHIN 202 or equivalent proficiency. Taught in Chinese. 3 hours. Offered intermittently.
Credits: 3.00
CHIN-305 Chinese Reading and Writing
Study of Chinese writing and the enhancement of reading skills. Acquisition of more vocabulary to facilitate Chinese reading and writing. Cultural and social influences on expressions and styles will be discussed. Taught in Chinese. 3 hours. Offered intermittently.
Credits: 3.00
CHIN-395 Independent Study
See department for details.
Credits: 1.00
CHIN-401 Selected Chinese Short Stories
This course will focus on selected topics in contemporary Chinese short stories, which include such themes as nature and humans, life and death, love and loyalty, family and friends, and self and public. Students will understand Chinese values, beliefs, and norms through extensive analysis of these topics. The course also provides the opportunity to enhance Chinese reading skills by studying various styles of the stories. Taught in Chinese. Prerequisite: Chinese 301 and 305, or equivalent proficiency. Meets Humanities core requirement. 3 hours. Offered intermittently.
Credits: 3.00