Chinese (CHIN)
CHIN 100 Chinese Language and Culture On-Site 1-3 Hours (repeatable max of 3 hrs)
An introduction to Chinese and Chinese-speaking culture in conjunction with study abroad for students with little or no previous language study. May be repeated for a total of three credits. Note: Permission of instructor is required.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
CHIN 101 Elementary Chinese I 3 Hours
Conversational Mandarin with basic grammar and basic functional vocabulary of the Chinese language. Includes aspects of contemporary Chinese culture.
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; fall 2024
CHIN 102 Elementary Chinese II 3 Hours
Continuation of development of basic grammar and functional language skills of Mandarin. Includes aspects of contemporary Chinese culture. Fulfills World Language with a grade of C or better.
Prerequisite(s): (CHIN 101 or LPROF: CHINESE Composite with a score of 2 or High School 2 years Chinese)
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; fall 2024
CHIN 105 Introduction to Chinese Cultures 3 Hours
Survey of the contemporary culture of Chinese-speaking peoples, with emphasis on values, behavioral characteristics, social and political structures, and their achievements. Taught in English; only taught abroad.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
CHIN 201 Intermediate Chinese I 3 Hours
Expansion of communication skills in increasingly complex and varied situations. Emphasis on conversational speaking, presentational writing and speaking, and understanding culturally specific texts and media. Fulfills World Language with a grade of C or better.
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 102
Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2022; fall 2023; fall 2024
CHIN 202 Intermediate Chinese II 3 Hours
Continued expansion of interpersonal communication skills at the intermediate level. Emphasis on increasing comprehension, the building of vocabulary, and on presentational modes of speaking and writing. Fulfills World Language with a grade of C or better.
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 201
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; spring 2023; spring 2024
CHIN 208 Chinese Calligraphy 3 Hours
This skill-oriented course involves hands-on activities to familiarize students with the key techniques for traditional Chinese calligraphy. Taught in English. Colonnade/Statewide General Education Code K-SY
Prerequisite(s): 21 hours of Foundations and Explorations Courses, or junior status
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; fall 2024
CHIN 209 Chinese Learning Lab & Exploratorium I 1-3 Hours (repeatable max of 9 hrs)
Guided project-based individualized Chinese language and cultural studies at the novice and intermediate level. Number of credit hours will be determined in consultation with instructor.
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 102
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2023; spring 2024
CHIN 301 Advanced Intermediate Chinese I 3 Hours
Continued expansion of interpersonal communication skills at the advanced intermediate level. Focus on control of more complex linguistic forms to achieve increasing comprehension and presentation of Chinese language and culture on familiar topics. Fulfills World Language with a grade of C or better.
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 202
Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2022; fall 2023; fall 2024
CHIN 302 Advanced Intermediate Chinese II 3 Hours
Continued expansion of interpersonal communication skills at the advanced intermediate level. Focus on control of more complex linguistic forms to achieve increasing comprehension and presentation of Chinese language and culture on both familiar and unfamiliar topics. Fulfills World Language with a grade of C or better.
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 301
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2023; spring 2024
CHIN 306 Experiencing Chinese Abroad 1-3 Hours (repeatable max of 6 hrs)
Supervised language and cultural studies accomplished during a study abroad program. Students will receive transferable credit for language study done during the study abroad program with the approval of instructor. Fulfills Wolrd Language with a grade of C or better.
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 102
Recent Term(s) Offered: summer 2024
CHIN 318 Business Chinese 3 Hours
This intermediate-level course aims to enhance students' daily communicative skills and cultural understanding in a business context in contemporary Chinese-speaking regions. Fulfills World Language with a grade of C or better.
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 202
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
CHIN 320 Chinese Conversation and Composition 3 Hours
This intermediate course advances students' interpersonal and presentational communication skills with intensive practice in all language skills and a focus on speaking and writing. Fulfills World Language with a grade of C or better.
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 202
Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2023
CHIN 333 Chinese Culture and Civilization 3 Hours
This intermediate course introduces students to Chinese history, society, culture, and contemporary issues. It is taught in the target language. Fulfills World Language with a grade of C or better.
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 202
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2023; summer 2024; fall 2024
CHIN 370 Introduction to Modern Chinese Literature and Film 3 Hours
Students will learn about modern China and Chinese people through contemporary literature and film in this course. Fulfills World Language with a grade of C or better. Note: Completion of one CHIN 300-level course is required.
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; spring 2024
CHIN 389 Internship in Chinese 1-3 Hours (repeatable max of 6 hrs)
Supervised work using Chinese in a professional setting. Only open to Chinese majors or minors. Can be repeated for up to six credit hours. Fulfills World Language with a grade of C or better. Note: Permission of the program instructor is required.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
CHIN 401 Advanced Chinese I 3 Hours
This interactive advanced course continues to expand students' language skills at the advanced level and enables students to communicate with native Chinese speakers on practical and factual matters. Fulfills World Language with a grade of C or better.
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 302
Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2022; fall 2023
CHIN 402 Advanced Chinese II 3 Hours
This interactive course builds on language skills acquired in previous study of Chinese and trains learners to handle routine communication effortlessly among native speakers of Chinese. Fulfills World Language with a grade of C or better.
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 401
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2023; spring 2024
CHIN 409 Chinese Learning Lab & Exploratorium II 1-3 Hours (repeatable max of 9 hrs)
Guided project-based individualized Chinese language and cultural studies at the advanced level. Number of credit hours will be determined in consultation with instructor.
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 302
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; fall 2024
CHIN 418 Business Chinese II 3 Hours
This advanced level course fosters continued development of students' language skills and cultural understanding about the business environment in contemporary Chinese-speaking regions. Fulfills World Language with a grade of C or better.
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 318
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
CHIN 420 Advanced Chinese Stylistics 3 Hours
This advanced course provides intensive practice in formal Chinese language. It aims to train students to be effective in narration, description, persuasion, exposition, and lyrical expression. Fulfills World Language with a grade of C or better.
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 320
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022
CHIN 450 Reading Chinese Classics 3 Hours
Students will read excerpts of Chinese Classics to develop in-depth understanding of Chinese values and traditions in cultural context. Fulfills World Language with a grade of C or better. Note: Completion of two CHIN 300-level courses is required.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None