Chinese (CHIN)

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15101 Elementary Chinese I (5)
An introduction to Mandarin Chinese in the context of modern Chinese-speaking cultures. Prerequisite: none.

15102 Elementary Chinese II (5)
A continuation of the introduction to Mandarin Chinese in the context of modern Chinese-speaking cultures. Prerequisite: CHIN 15101.

25201 Intermediate Chinese I (5)
Continued development of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, using a variety of cultural materials. Prerequisite: CHIN 15102.

25202 Intermediate Chinese II (5)
Continuation of CHIN 25201. Prerequisite: CHIN 25201.

30095 Special Topics (3)
(Repeatable for credit) Topic to be announced in Schedule of Classes. Prerequisite: special approval.

35201 Advanced Intermediate Chinese I (5)
Continuation of Intermediate Chinese II. Emphasis is on building active vocabulary for comprehension, reading authentic texts, writing of connected discourse and the development of conversation proficiency. Prerequisite: CHIN 25202.

35202 Advanced Intermediate Chinese II (5)
Continuation of Advanced Intermediate Chinese I. Emphasis is on building active vocabulary for comprehension, reading authentic texts, writing of connected discourse and the development of conversational proficiency. Prerequisite: CHIN 35201.

45201 Advanced Chinese I (5)
Continuation of Advanced Intermediate Chinese II. Emphasis is on building active vocabulary for comprehension, reading authentic texts,writing of connected discourse and the development of higher levels of conversational proficiency. Prerequisite: CHIN 35202.

45202 Advanced Chinese II (5)
Continuation of Advanced Chinese I. Prerequisite: CHIN 45201.

45301 Chinese Culture (3)
Survey of Chinese culture including ethnic, religious and linguistic diversity and the roots of China’s current socio-cultural context. Prerequisite: none.

45302 Business Chinese (3)
Study of the business protocol, language functions, texts and vocabulary associated with travel and business in the Chinese-speaking world. Prerequisite: CHIN 35202.