Chinese
CHIN 1200 - Introductory Chinese I F (3-0) [0.50]









This introductory course in Mandarin Chinese provides the fundamentals of grammar, structure, and idiom, and due importance to the spoken language. This course is for students with no previous knowledge of the language. Restriction(s): Students with native or near-native ability in Chinese will not be admitted to this course. Instructor consent required to verify student's level.

CHIN 1210 - Introductory Chinese II W (3-0) [0.50]
This course, a continuation of CHIN*1200, emphasizes the application of basic grammatical structure in oral work and the comprehension of elementary reading texts. This course is intended for students who have only a basic knowledge of Mandarin Chinese.

CHIN 1280 - Conversational Chinese I F (3-0) [0.50]
The emphasis of this course is intensive practice of conversation and vocabulary acquisition in Mandarin Chinese.

CHIN 1290 - Conversational Chinese II W (3-0) [0.50]
This is a continuation of CHIN*1280. Additional emphasis will be given to the study of grammatical points in order to enhance listening and speaking skills.

CHIN 2010 - Chinese Language and Culture F (3-5) [1.00]
This language course provides the application of basic grammatical structures in relation to conversational Mandarin (Chinese). The course may include the comprehension of elementary reading texts. The course focuses on Chinese, as a language, and its relation to understanding the culture of China. This course is offered as part of the Shanghai Semester.

CHIN 2200 - Intermediate Chinese I F (3-0) [0.50]
This course supports the further development of the four basic language skills (speaking, writing, reading, and listening) acquired in previous Chinese Language courses and includes a survey of grammar, complex sentences and logical stress.

CHIN 2210 - Intermediate Chinese II W (3-0) [0.50]
This is a continuation of Intermediate Chinese I. Additional emphasis will be given to the study of Chinese characters and grammar.
