Chinese (CHIN)

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101 Elementary Chinese (3:3:1). Introduction to Mandarin, including basic grammar, oral expression, listening comprehension, reading, and writing. Language lab is an integral part of the course.

102 Elementary Chinese (3:3:1). Prerequisite: CHIN 101. Continuation of CHIN 101. Lab work required.

201 Intermediate Chinese I (3:3:1). Prerequisite: CHIN 102 or equivalent. Further development of skills acquired in CHIN 101-102, including grammar, oral expression, listening comprehension, reading, and writing. Three classroom hours and one laboratory hour per week. CHIN 201 and 202 must be taken in sequence. Lab work required.

202 Intermediate Chinese II (3:3:1). Prerequisite: CHIN 201 or equivalent. Continuation of CHIN 201. Lab work required.

300 Reading Skills Development (3:3:0). Prerequisites: CHIN 202, appropriate placement score, or permission of instructor. Development of reading proficiency, with emphasis on vocabulary and grammar of standard written Chinese. Introduction to discourse structure, sociolinguistic/cultural knowledge, and strategies for reading Chinese at an advanced level.