Chinese (CHIN)
CHIN 101 Elementary Chinese I 3 Credit Hour(s)
A beginning course in the Mandarin Chinese language (Putonghua) with primary emphasis on the development of audio-lingual, as well as reading and writing, skills. Intended for students with no previous Chinese training.
Offered: Resident
CHIN 102 Elementary Chinese II 3 Credit Hour(s)
Prerequisite: CHIN 101
A continuing course in the Mandarin Chinese language (Putonghua), with primary emphasis on the development of audio-lingual, as well as reading and writing skills, with a proficiency objective of the level of intermediate low, and achieving an increasing understanding of Chinese culture.
Offered: Resident
CHIN 201 Intermediate Chinese I 3 Credit Hour(s)
Prerequisite: CHIN 102
A continuing course in the Mandarin Chinese language (Putonghua) with primary emphasis on the development of audio-lingual, as well as reading and writing skills, with a proficiency goal of the level of intermediate mid, and achieving an increasing understanding of Chinese culture.
Offered: Resident
CHIN 202 Intermediate Chinese II 3 Credit Hour(s)
Prerequisite: CHIN 201
A continuing course in the Mandarin Chinese language (Putonghua) with primary emphasis on the development of audio-lingual, as well as reading and writing skills, with a proficiency goal of the level of intermediate high, and achieving an increasing understanding of Chinese culture.
Offered: Resident
CHIN 304 Chinese Civilization and Culture 3 Credit Hour(s)
Prerequisite: CHIN 202
This course provides an introduction to Chinese civilization and culture. It highlights the fundamental elements of China’s history, literature, philosophy, religion, arts, and education from its beginning to the 21st century. This course is taught in Chinese.
Offered: Resident
CHIN 305 Christianity and Chinese Culture 3 Credit Hour(s)
Prerequisite: CHIN 202
The course provides an overview of how Chinese culture affects the way that Chinese people interact with Christianity. Learners will learn how to deal with the cultural issues arising from the interaction between Christian and non-Christian worldviews. This course is taught in Chinese.
Offered: Resident
CHIN 495 Chinese Independent 3 Credit Hour(s)
A research-oriented project or an independently-completed course of study in a specifically designed area as approved and supervised by the instructor. May be repeated for up to six credits or as approved by the department chair.
Offered: Resident
CHIN 497 Special Topics in Chinese 3 Credit Hour(s)
Prerequisite: CHIN 202
An in-depth study offered on a selected topic of interest to Chinese studies. Course may be repeated for credit, when topics differ.
Offered: Resident