Courses

CHIN-100/0, First-Level Chinese
A yearlong commitment. Five class periods. This course provides an introduction to spoken and written Chinese, with an emphasis on pronunciation, the pinyin Romanization system, and the building blocks (radicals) of Chinese characters.

CHIN-120/5, Accelerated Beginning Chinese Accelerated First-Level Chinese
Five class periods. Distinguished students will be recommended by the department for this accelerated course at the conclusion of the first trimester of CHIN-100. Upon successful completion of this course, students move on to CHIN-220/0.

CHIN-200/0, Second-Level Chinese
A yearlong commitment. Five class periods. This course continues to emphasize proficiency in everyday situations. Students enlarge their inventory of words and phrases while also developing a deeper understanding of the essential features of Chinese grammar. Prerequisite: Successful completion of CHIN-100.

CHIN-220/0, Accelerate Second-Level Chinese
A yearlong commitment. Five class periods. Upon successful completion of this course, students move directly to CHIN-400 by permission of the department. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Chinese 120 or permission of the department.

CHIN-300/0, Third-Level Chinese
Four class periods. This course provides more emphasis on reading and writing. Students are introduced to longer texts, covering such topics as family life, social issues, and aspects of Chinese culture. Prerequisite: Successful completion of CHIN-200.

CHIN-400/0, Fourth-Level Chinese
Four class periods. Increased use of authentic materials is employed as more sophisticated aspects of language and culture are explored. In particular, students are exposed to the more formal written style of Chinese, which is prevalent in newspapers, on street signs, etc. Pre-requisite: Successful completion of CHIN-300 or CHIN-220.

CHIN-520/0, Advanced Placement Chinese
A yearlong commitment. Five class periods. This intensive course is designed in accordance with the College Board guidelines to prepare students for the AP exam in Chinese. Students refine their communicative abilities in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes while deepening their understanding of Chinese history and contemporary society. Prerequisite: Successful completion of CHIN-400 or permission of the department.

CHIN-620/1, Advanced Topics in Chinese
Four class periods. This advanced course explores a wide range of modern issues in China within a historical, political, and cultural framework. In addition to assigned readings and class discussions, students also are expected to conduct independent research (using a variety of media), present oral reports, and submit papers on a regular basis. Prerequisite: Successful completion of CHIN-400 or CHIN-420, or permission of the department.

CHIN-620/2, Advanced Topics in Chinese
Four class periods. This advanced course explores a wide range of modern issues in China within a historical, political, and cultural framework. In addition to assigned readings and class discussions, students also are expected to conduct independent research (using a variety of media), present oral reports, and submit papers on a regular basis. Prerequisite: Successful completion of CHIN-400 or CHIN-420, or permission of the department.

CHIN-620/3, Advanced Topics in Chinese
Four class periods. This advanced course explores a wide range of modern issues in China within a historical, political, and cultural framework. In addition to assigned readings and class discussions, students also are expected to conduct independent research (using a variety of media), present oral reports, and submit papers on a regular basis. Prerequisite: Successful completion of CHIN-400 or CHIN-420, or permission of the department.

CHIN-641/1, Topics in 20th-Century China for Advanced Heritage Learners
Four class periods. This course is intended for students with near-native fluency in Chinese and extensive familiarity with Chinese culture. A variety of recent cultural and historical topics are studied, and the course structure and content are designed to emulate the challenge of an actual high school-level course taught in China. Prerequisite: Successful completion of CHIN-640 or CHIN-642, or permission of the department.

CHIN-641/2, Topics in 20th-Century China for Advanced Heritage Learners
Four class periods. This course is intended for students with near-native fluency in Chinese and extensive familiarity with Chinese culture. A variety of recent cultural and historical topics are studied, and the course structure and content are designed to emulate the challenge of an actual high school-level course taught in China. Prerequisite: Successful completion of CHIN-640 or CHIN-642, or permission of the department.

CHIN-641/3, Topics in 20th-Century China for Advanced Heritage Learners
Four class periods. This course is intended for students with near-native fluency in Chinese and extensive familiarity with Chinese culture. A variety of recent cultural and historical topics are studied, and the course structure and content are designed to emulate the challenge of an actual high school-level course taught in China. Prerequisite: Successful completion of CHIN-640 or CHIN-642, or permission of the department.