Chinese
The 101, 102, 203, 204 series emphasizes speaking
and understanding Mandarin while developing a
command of Chinese characters for reading and writing.
This series requires one hour weekly language lab.
CHIN 101
Elementary Chinese I
3 Semester Hours
This course enables students to speak and understand the
basic linguistics of Mandarin and to read and write a
limited number of Chinese characters. Importance is
placed on mastery of the Pin-Yin system of pronunciation
and tonal emphasis. Students develop a comprehensive
speaking and listening vocabulary of approximately 450
words and a reading and writing knowledge of
approximately 150 Chinese characters. Introduction to
the fundamentals of Chinese grammar and selected topics
on Chinese culture.
Fall semester only.
CHIN 102
Elementary Chinese II
3 Semester Hours
This course continues the study of Chinese grammar
patterns; up to two-thirds of the fundamentals are taught.
The primary emphasis is on speaking and understanding
Mandarin. Four hundred fifty new words are introduced
into the speaking and listening vocabulary and 250 new
characters into the reading and writing vocabulary.
Spring semester only.
Prerequisite: CHIN 101 or equivalent, or consent of
instructor.
CHIN 198
Special Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
CHIN 199
Independent Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
CHIN 203
Intermediate Chinese I
3 Semester Hours
Builds upon the fundamentals of Chinese grammar
studied in CHIN 101 and 102 and introduces students to
translation. Intensive practice in oral skills and the
development of an increased command of reading and
writing Chinese characters. Introduction of 450 new
words into the speaking and listening vocabulary and 200
new characters into the reading and writing vocabulary.
Fall semester only.
Prerequisite: CHIN 102 or equivalent, or consent of
instructor.
CHIN 204
Intermediate Chinese II
3 Semester Hours
Strengthens and improves Chinese language skills:
speaking, listening, reading, and writing. This course
emphasizes grammar, idiomatic expression, writing short
paragraphs in Chinese, and translation skills. Introduction
of 450 new words into the speaking and listening
vocabulary and 250 characters into the reading and
writing vocabulary.
Spring semester only.
Prerequisite: CHIN 203 or equivalent, or consent of
instructor.
CHIN 298
Special Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
CHIN 299
Independent Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
CHIN 305
Advanced Chinese I
3 Semester Hours
This course is for American Chinese learners who have
reached an advanced level of Chinese language in the
U.S. and are now learning Chinese in China. The content
is based on the reality of the contemporary Chinese
society and has a close relationship with foreign students’
daily life and studies in China.
Taught in Beijing, China.
Prerequisite: CHIN 204 or equivalent, or consent of
instructor.
CHIN 306
Advanced Chinese II
3 Semester Hours
This course is for American Chinese learners who have
reached an advanced level of Chinese language in the
U.S. and are now learning Chinese in China. The content
is based on the reality of the contemporary Chinese
society and has a close relationship with foreign students’
daily life and studies in China.
Taught in Beijing, China.
Prerequisite: CHIN 305 or equivalent, or consent of
instructor.
CHIN 342
Classical Chinese Literature
3 Semester Hours
This course is a survey of classical Chinese literature from
ancient times to the beginning of the century.
Taught in Chinese in Beijing, China.
Prerequisite: CHIN 306 or equivalent, or consent of
instructor.
CHIN 343
Modern Chinese Literature
3 Semester Hours
This course is a survey of modern Chinese literature from
1918 to the present. It will focus on the fiction, poetry,
and essays during the three periods (1918-1949, 1949-
1976, since 1976) in the 20th century.
Taught in Chinese in Beijing, China.
Prerequisite: CHIN 306 or equivalent, or consent of
instructor.
CHIN 398
Special Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
CHIN 399
Independent Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
Faculty:
Yang, Kathy