Chinese - CHIN

The information below lists courses approved in this subject area effective Spring 2013. Not all courses will necessarily be offered these terms. Please consult the Schedule of Classes for a listing of courses offered for a specific term.

500-level courses require graduate standing.

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101 Elementary Chinese I
4 hours. Basic grammar; sentence patterns; vocabulary study; reading and writing with Chinese characters; simple oral practice. Four additional half hours each week in the language laboratory. This course may be taught in a blended-online format. When that is the case, internet access will be required. A high-speed connection is strongly suggested. Please check the online class schedule for blended-online sections.

102 Elementary Chinese II
4 hours. Continuation of Chinese 101. Four additional half hours each week in the language laboratory. This course may be taught in a blended-online format. When that is the case, internet access will be required. A high-speed connection is strongly suggested. Please check the online class schedule for blended-online sections. Prerequisite(s): CHIN 101 or the equivalent.

103 Intermediate Chinese I
4 hours. Advanced grammar; sentence patterns; vocabulary study; reading and writing with Chinese characters; conversation and dialogues. Four additional half hours each week in the language laboratory. Prerequisite(s): CHIN 102 or the equivalent.

104 Intermediate Chinese II
4 hours. Continuation of Chinese 103. Four additional half hours each week in the language laboratory. Prerequisite(s): CHIN 103 or the equivalent.

111 Chinese for Students from Chinese Background I
4 hours. Principal emphasis is on writing and reading for students who have some knowledge of Mandarin or other Chinese dialect. Credit is not given for CHIN 111 if student has credit in CHIN 101 or CHIN 102. Two additional hours each week in the language laboratory. This course may be taught in a blended-online format. When that is the case, internet access will be required. A high-speed connection is strongly suggested. Please check the online class schedule for blended-online sections. Prerequisite(s): Appropriate score on the department placement test. Recommended background: Familiarity with a Chinese dialect (speaking and listening).

112 Chinese for Students from Chinese Background II
4 hours. Principal emphasis is on writing and reading. For students who have some knowledge of Mandarin or other Chinese dialect. No credit given for CHIN 112 if the student has credit in CHIN 103 or CHIN 104. Two additional hours each week in the language laboratory. This course may be taught in a blended-online format. When that is the case, internet access will be required. A high-speed connection is strongly suggested. Please check the online class schedule for blended-online sections. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in CHIN 111; or appropriate score on the department placement test. Recommended background: Familiarity with a Chinese dialect (speaking and listening).

196 Independent Study
1 TO 4 hours. Individual study under faculty direction for qualified students with special interests and needs. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.

296 Independent Study
1 TO 4 hours. Individual study under faculty direction for qualified students at the intermediate level who have special interests and needs. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.

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This listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract. Every attempt is made to provide the most current and correct information. Courses listed here are subject to change without advance notice. Courses are not necessarily offered every term or year. Individual departments or units should be consulted for information regarding frequency of course offerings.