Courses

In order to receive full credit for courses in Chinese, they must be taken in the numerical sequence (CHIN115-CHIN235) as listed below. A previous course cannot be repeated to improve a grade once a higher course in the sequence is in progress or has been completed.

An integrated approach to understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Mandarin Chinese and culture. These courses constitute a systematic study of Mandarin in the Romanized Pinyin and Chinese character systems:

• CHIN115 Chinese Language I -- 5 credits
• CHIN125 Chinese Language II -- 5 credits
• CHIN135 Chinese Language III -- 5 credits
• CHIN215 Chinese Language IV -- 5 credits
• CHIN225 Chinese Language V -- 5 credits (Service-learning)
• CHIN235 Chinese Language VI -- 5 credits (Service-learning)

An integrated approach to understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Mandarin Chinese and culture. These courses constitute a systematic study of Mandarin in the Romanized Pinyin and Chinese character systems.

• CHIN291-293 Special Topics -- 1-5 credits

An introduction to Chinese culture and civilization with emphasis on the impact of the cultural traditions on the Chinese contemporary lifestyles and cross-cultural comparisons (Taught in Chinese):

• CHIN315 Chinese Culture and Civilization -- 5 credits