Chinese (CHIN)

CHIN 101 Beginning Chinese I (4 Units)

Sequential. Acquisition of basic reading, speaking, writing, and listening comprehension skills, with emphasis on development of self-expression in everyday situations through culturally authentic media and texts. (Formerly 3502:101)

CHIN 102 Beginning Chinese II (4 Units)

Sequential. Prerequisite: CHIN 101 or equivalent. Acquisition of basic reading, speaking, writing, and listening comprehension skills, with emphasis on development of self-expression in everyday situations through culturally authentic media and texts. (Formerly 3502:102)

CHIN 201 Intermediate Chinese I (4 Units)

Sequential. Prerequisite: CHIN 102 or equivalent. Continuing acquisition of speaking, listening, comprehension, reading, and writing competency through use of culturally authentic materials; emphasis on developing accuracy of self-expression. (Conducted in Chinese.) (Formerly 3502:201)

CHIN 202 Intermediate Chinese II (4 Units)

Sequential. Prerequisite: CHIN 201 or equivalent. Continuing acquisition of speaking, listening, comprehension, reading, and writing competency through use of culturally authentic materials; emphasis on developing accuracy of self-expression. (Conducted in Chinese.) (Formerly 3502:202)

CHIN 210 Chinese Culture Through Film (3 Units)

Prerequisites: 32 credit hours including ENGL 111 and ENGL 112 or equivalent. Exploration of Chinese culture through viewing of films subtitled in English. Readings and discussions in English. Does not count toward minor in Chinese. (Formerly 3502:210)

Gen Ed: Humanities

CHIN 301 Chinese Conversation (4 Units)

Prerequisite: CHIN 202 or equivalent. Continuing development of oral expression, listening comprehension and conversational ability, with emphasis on expressing and supporting opinions. (Conducted in Chinese.) (Formerly 3502:301)

CHIN 302 Chinese Composition (4 Units)

Prerequisite: CHIN 202 or equivalent. Development of writing skills through intensive practice and study of written expression in Chinese. Emphasis on composing extensive descriptive narrations and personal letters. (Conducted in Chinese). (Formerly 3502:302)

CHIN 303 Chinese Conversation Through Media (4 Units)

Sequential. Prerequisite: CHIN 202 or equivalent. Development of oral expression and listening comprehension, with emphasis on discussing current topics and expressing and supporting opinions based on media clips. (Conducted in Chinese.) (Formerly 3502:303)

CHIN 304 Chinese Reading and Writing (4 Units)

Prerequisite: CHIN 202 or equivalent. Continuing development of reading ability through study of Chinese publications, and writing summaries of the texts. (Conducted in Chinese.) (Formerly 3502:304)

CHIN 311 Chinese Cultural Experience Abroad (1-8 Units)

Prerequisite: Residence and study abroad in a Chinese-speaking country. May be repeated once with different content. Only 8 credits allowable for minor in Chinese. (Formerly 3502:311)

CHIN 422 Special Topics in Language Skills, or Culture or Literature (1-4 Units)

Prerequisite: Two of the group [CHIN 301, CHIN 302, CHIN 303, CHIN 304]. Development of specialized language skills or reading of significant works of literature or culture not studied in other courses. (May be repeated once under different topic for a total of 8 credits.) (Formerly 3502:422)

CHIN 497 Individual Reading in Chinese (1-4 Units)

Prerequisite: CHIN 202. Individual study under guidance of professor who directs and coordinates student's reading and research. May be repeated once for a total of 8 credits. (Formerly 3502:497)