Chinese (CHIN)

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 and 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). Prerequisite: 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.

301 Advanced Grammar and Syntax (3:3:0). Prerequisite: CHIN 300, appropriate placement score, or permission of instructor. In-depth review of Chinese grammar and syntax. Provides extensive practice in controlled and free writing with emphasis on the fundamental difficulties and points of interference that exist between English and Chinese.

310 Survey of Chinese Literature (3:3:0). Prerequisites: ENGL 101 or permission of instructor. Introduction of the outlines of Chinese literature from the beginning to the 19th century, presented through literary sources arranged in roughly chronological order. Readings include poetry, fiction, and personal essays as well as documents of philosophy, history, religion, and transcribed oral records. Knowledge of Chinese language helpful but not required. May be repeated for credit once when course content is different with permission of department.

311 Modern Chinese Literature in Translation (3:3:0). Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or permission of instructor. Introduction of the outlines of modern Chinese literature from the early 20th century to the post-Mao era, presented through literary sources arranged in roughly chronological order. Readings include poetry, fiction as well as personal essays. Knowledge of Chinese language helpful but not required. May be repeated for credit once when course content is different with approval from the department.