Chinese Course Descriptions

CHIN - 101. First Semester Chinese (4)

Intensive grammar, composition, conversation, reading. Stress on spoken language. Offered every Fall.

CHIN - 102. Second Semester Chinese (4)

Prerequisite: CHIN - 101 or equivalent competence as determined by the Department. Continuation of CHIN 101. Offered every Spring.

CHIN - 201. Third Semester Chinese (4)

Prerequisite: CHIN - 102 or equivalent competence as determined by the Department. Continuation of CHIN 102. Offered every Fall.

CHIN - 202. Fourth Semester Chinese (4)

Prerequisite: CHIN - 201 or equivalent competence as determined by the Department. Continuation of CHIN 201. Offered every Spring.

CHIN - 301. Third Year Chinese (4)

Prerequisite: CHIN - 202 or equivalent. Develops intermediate-to-advanced-level skills in oral and written expression, and introduces modern literary Chinese through texts such as newspapers, short stories, and essays.

CHIN - 302. Advanced Chinese (4)

Prerequisite: CHIN - 301 or equivalent. Develops intermediate-to-advanced level skills in oral and written expression, and introduces modern literary Chinese through newspaper articles, short stories, and literary essays.

CHIN - 310. Business Chinese (4)

Prerequisite: 3 semesters of Chinese or equivalent language proficiency. Business Chinese is a language course for students interested in international business and seeking a more in-depth perspective on contemporary Chinese business communications. It is aimed to enhance students' Chinese skills in everyday business situations and to promote their understanding of the business environments and culture in the contemporary China.

Class will be taught in Chinese.

CHIN - 350. Traditional Chinese Culture (4)

A history of the literati arts of landscape and bird and flower painting, calligraphy, and zither music, along with closely affiliated pursuits such as poetry, garden design, religious or literary pilgrimage, and philosophical contemplation. The impact of literati culture on Japan, Korea, and elsewhere is also covered.

CHIN - 355. Chinese Literature in Translation (4)

An introduction to significant examples of classical and modern literature, with emphasis on fiction, drama, and poetry (shi and ci). Offered every Fall

CHIN - 398. Directed Reading and Research (1-4)

The written permission of the instructor, the department chair and the dean is required. Offered every semester.