Chinese

Course Listings

CHIN 101
Elementary Chinese I (L) [4]
An Introduction to Chinese language and culture. Emphasis is on listening comprehension and basic speaking skills. The Pinyin phonetic system of Mandarin Chinese is studied. Chinese characters are also introduced.
Prerequisite: None.

CHIN 102
Elementary Chinese II (L) [4]
Continuation of CHIN 101.
Prerequisite: CHIN 101 with a grade of C or better or equivalent.

CHIN 201
Intermediate Chinese I (L) [4]
Further development of listening comprehension and speaking skills, with an increased emphasis on reading ability and cultural knowledge.
Prerequisite: CHIN 102 with a grade of C or better or equivalent.

CHIN 202
Intermediate Chinese II (L) [4]
Continuation of CHIN 201.
Prerequisite: CHIN 201 with a grade of C or better or equivalent.

CHIN 301
Advanced Chinese I (L) [3]
Readings in Chinese television and radio plays, newspapers, business and fiction, with conversation and composition.
Prerequisite: CHIN 202 with a grade of C or better or equivalent, or permission of instructor.

CHIN 302
Advanced Chinese II (L) [3]
A continuation of CHIN 301, with focus on listening, reading, speaking, and writing. Readings in literature, science, and business.
Prerequisite: CHIN 301 with a grade of C or better or equivalent as determined by the instructor.

CHIN 309
Business Chinese [3]
A course designed for students who wish to study business or who wish to become acquainted with the language of business in China. This course introduces business terminology and concepts particular to China as well as essential tools for researching company stocks and the import and export trade.
Prerequisite: CHIN 301 or equivalent or permission of the instructor.

Minor in Chinese Language and Culture [18 credits]:

  • 3 credits: one MLL core course (MLL 190, 191, 230 or 301)
  • 6 credits: CHIN 301, CHIN 302
  • 9 credits in CHIN or MLL (CHIN) electives:
    • CHIN 309 (Business Chinese)
    • CHIN 319 (Chinese Translation)
    • CHIN 300 (Independent Study)
    • MLL 328 (Traditional Chinese Fiction and Drama)

Students may petition the MLL department to have relevant courses from other disciplines be counted for the minor in Chinese Language and Culture.