Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Department of World Languages and Cultures

CHIN 101 Elementary Chinese I

Emphasis on elementary oral/aural skills through conversational exchanges in Mandarin Chinese relating to everyday culture. For students with little or no prior knowledge of Chinese.
5

CHIN 102 Elementary Chinese II

Oral/aural skills in Mandarin Chinese are coupled with writing and character recognition related to practical knowledge of everyday culture.
5

Prerequisites

CHIN 101 with a minimum grade of D-

CHIN 107 Conversational Chinese for Beginners

Introductory course in basic Mandarin Chinese oral communication in familiar, everyday contexts. Focus on listening and speaking, some character recognition, writing. For learners with limited or no prior Chinese language experience.
3

CHIN 116 Introduction to Chinese Civilization

Become familiar with the culture and society of Modern China through an interdisciplinary examination of China's past. Conducted in English.
3

Course Attribute

LAB3Soc&BehSci-HumBeh,Cult,Soc and LAIS-International Studies and GT Human Behavior & Soc Sys

CHIN 201 Intermediate Chinese I

Review language structure and develop reading and writing skills. Gain vocabulary through conversational practice on topics of cultural and literary interest.
3

Prerequisites

CHIN 102 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Attribute

LAA4-Arts&Hum-World Languages and LAIS-International Studies and GT Foreign Languages

CHIN 202 Intermediate Chinese II

Review language structure and develop reading and writing skills. Gain vocabulary through conversational practice on topics of cultural and literary interest.
3

Prerequisites

CHIN 201 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Attribute

LAA4-Arts&Hum-World Languages and LAIS-International Studies and GT Foreign Languages

CHIN 216 Masterpieces in Chinese Literature

Study major works in Chinese literature, become familiar with different genres and major writers of Chinese literary tradition, and situate the literature within its social and historical contexts.
3

Course Attribute

LAA2-Arts&Hum-Lit&Humanities and LAIS-International Studies and GT Literature

CHIN 301 China and the Chinese

Develop advanced language skills in Chinese using a variety of authentic texts. Practice writing and conversation.
3

Prerequisites

CHIN 202 with a minimum grade of D-

CHIN 302 China and the Chinese II

Acquire advanced skills in Chinese using authentic texts and media. Learn composition and advanced conversation.
3

Prerequisites

CHIN 301 with a minimum grade of D-

CHIN 311 Introduction to Literary Chinese

Develop skills to read and translate texts using literary Chinese. Become familiar with traditional Chinese civilization. Taught in Chinese and English.
3

Prerequisites

CHIN 202 with a minimum grade of D-

CHIN 313 Chinese Cinema

View, analyze, discuss Chinese language films, learn specialized vocabulary, develop language skills and gain cultural and historical understanding of film in the Chinese speaking world.
3

Prerequisites

CHIN 202 with a minimum grade of D-

Repeatable Status

Course may be repeated 1 time

CHIN 395 Topics in Modern China

Study thematically related topics of the modern Chinese-speaking world. Subjects include identity, politics, Chinese Diaspora and immigration/emigration, history, and Chinese society through film, literature, historical and cultural texts.
3

Prerequisites

CHIN 201 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

ST - Repeatable under different subtitles with no limits on the number of times it can be repeated

CHIN 407 Chinese for Oral Proficiency

This course develops oral proficiency by exposing students to linguistic functions categorized as intermediate-high and advanced by ACTFL proficiency guidelines. This course prepares students for the oral proficiency interview.
3

Prerequisites

CHIN 202 with a minimum grade of D-

CHIN 422 Directed Studies

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.)
1- 4

Special Notes

Maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 8 credit hours

CHIN 450 Modern Chinese Literature

Read, analyze, and discuss Chinese literature from 1919 to the present; situate literature in cultural, social and historical events; acquire skills to write critical analyses.
3

Prerequisites

CHIN 202 with a minimum grade of D-

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

CHIN 495 Topics in Traditional China

Study thematically related topics in traditional China (pre-1900). Read literary, historical, religious, and philosophical texts in literary Chinese. Become familiar with primary sources and acquire skills to conduct research.
3

Prerequisites

CHIN 311 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

ST - Repeatable under different subtitles with no limits on the number of times it can be repeated