Course Catalog - Chinese
Chinese 101, 102 - Elementary Chinese 1, 2
Annually
An introduction to spoken Mandarin and written Chinese. Providing a foundation in speaking, listening, reading, writing, and communication skills, and an introduction to the Chinese cultural world view and the way that it informs human behavior. Five class hours weekly. One and one-quarter units each semester.
Chinese 201, 202 - Intermediate Chinese 1, 2
Annually
Continued focus on the development of oral and written communication skills and on the strengthening of cultural competency in Chinese through the use of written texts and multimedia resources. Five class hours weekly. One and one-quarter units each semester.
Chinese 255 - Chinese Culture Through the Camera’s Eye
Alternate years
An exploration of Chinese culture through 20th- and 21st-century Chinese cinema. Taught in English. One unit.
Chinese 301, 302 - Third-Year Chinese 1, 2
Annually
Continued focus on the development of oral and written communication skills and cultural competency through the use of traditional Chinese stories and multimedia resources. Five class hours weekly. One and one-quarter units each semester.
Chinese 199, 299, 399 - Topics
Annually
Offerings on aspects of Chinese literature and culture. One unit.
Chinese 401, 402 - Fourth-Year Chinese 1, 2
Annually
Continued development of oral and written communication skills and cultural competency through the use of readings, videos, and other multimedia resources. One unit each semester.
Chinese 409, 410 - Introduction to Literary Chinese 1, 2
Alternate years
An introduction to the classical literary language of China. One unit each semester.
* The courses and descriptions listed above are taken directly from the official College Catalog.