| CHIN 101 |
| Intensive Elementary Chinese I |
| Designed for students who want to acquire a basic command of Chinese language and culture. Through classroom practice and after-class activities, students will develop basic skills in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Chinese. Heritage learners and students with prior Chinese language study must obtain the permission of the instructor to enroll. (HUM) |
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1.50 units, Lecture
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| CHIN 102 |
| Intensive Elementary Chinese II |
Continuation of Chinese 101, with increased emphasis on spoken and written Chinese. Students will learn 200 additional characters and more complex grammar structures. By the end of the semester, students are expected to read and write sentences and simple passages, and to perform basic communicative functions using sentences in face-to-face social interactions. (HUM)
Prerequisite: C- or better in Chinese 101 or equivalent. |
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1.50 units, Lecture
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| CHIN 201 |
| Intermediate Chinese I |
This course emphasizes the continued development of skill in spoken and written Mandarin. Students will read more advanced texts, practice conversation, and be introduced to additional characters. In order to secure maximum proficiency, students should plan to take both 201 and 202 in sequence. Three hours of class work.(Also listed the Asian Studies concentration of the International Studies Program.) (HUM)
Prerequisite: C- or better in Chinese 102 or equivalent. |
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1.00 units, Lecture
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| CHIN 202 |
| Intermediate Chinese II |
Continuation of Chinese 201, with further emphasis on written and spoken development of the current idiom. Three hours of class work. (Also listed under the Asian Studies concentration of the International Studies Program.) (GLB2)
Prerequisite: C- or better in Chinese 201 or equivalent. |
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1.00 units, Lecture
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| CHIN 237 |
| 20th-Century Chinese Literature |
| This course is a survey of twentieth-century Chinese literature and films. It focuses on the literature, cinema, and essays of three periods in the Chinese 20th century: 1918 ~ 1949; 1949 ~ 1976; since 1976. We read works of Chinese writers such as Lu Xun, Yu Dafu, Zhang Ailing, Mao Dun, ShenCongwen, Yu Hua, Su Tong, etc., and watch selected films of significant cultural and historical meanings. Students are introduced to various essential issues of twentieth-century Chinese cultural modernity and are encouraged to explore in the Chinese context the key tensions between tradition and modernity, native and foreign, and nationalism and cosmopolitanism. (GLB) |
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1.00 units, Lecture
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| CHIN 301 |
| Advanced Chinese I |
| Further development of skill in written and spoken Mandarin, with increasing emphasis on longer texts, additional characters, and extensive discussion. In order to secure maximum proficiency, students should plan to take both 301 and 302 in sequence. (Also listed under the Asian Studies concentration of the International Studies Program.) (GLB2) |
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1.00 units, Lecture
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| CHIN 302 |
| Advanced Chinese II |
| Concentration on advanced writing and speaking skills, further acquisition of compound characters, and further extensive practice in complex reading. (Also listed under the Asian Studies concentration of the International Studies Program.)
(GLB2) |
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1.00 units, Lecture
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| CHIN 399 |
| Independent Study |
| Submission of the special registration form, available in the Registrar’s Office, and the approval of the instructor and chairperson are required for enrollment. (HUM) |
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0.50 units min / 1.00 units max, Independent Study
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| CHIN 401 |
| Issues in Contemporary China |
| Using materials from literature, public discourses, film, and the Internet, this course helps students become familiar with and reflect upon important cultural, political, and economic issues of the Chinese speaking world(China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, and Chinese communities in the West). NO prior knowledge of Chinese language is required. This course is required for students who elect Chinese as the primary language in their LACS-administered Chinese major(Plan B). It also counts toward the International Studies major(as an Asian Studies area course), the LACS-administered Chinese minor, as well as the interdisciplinary Asian Studies minor. (WEB) |
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1.00 units, Seminar
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| CHIN 411 |
| US-China Relations in Mandarin |
This course focuses on conversational Chinese about Taiwanese media coverage on US-China relations. Neither mainland Chinese nor American, Taiwanese opinion leaders offer fresh take on US-China relations and the future of the world. Students will learn and practice advanced expressions on relevant topics in Chinese. (GLB2)
Prerequisite: C- or better in Chinese 302 or any 400 level Chinese course |
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1.00 units, Seminar
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| CHIN 413 |
| Advanced Chinese III |
Students will further develop skills in written and spoken Mandarin, with increasing emphasis on longer texts, additional characters, and extensive discussion. In order to secure maximum proficiency, students should plan to take both 413 and 415 in sequence. (GLB2)
Prerequisite: C- or better in Chinese 302 or equivalent. |
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1.00 units, Lecture
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| CHIN 415 |
| Advanced Chinese IV |
Students will improve skills in written and spoken Mandarin for formal occasions and conversations. Focuses will be given to students' ability to use the language formally and idiomatically. (GLB2)
Prerequisite: C- or better in Chinese 413 or equivalent. |
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1.00 units, Lecture
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| CHIN 421 |
| Chinese Language and Culture Practicum I |
This course aims to prepare advanced students for real-world China. Students will learn about a variety of topics, ranging from host/guest etiquette and cultural habits, to Chinese workplace culture and social networking strategies, to hierarchical systems and relationships. The course consists of intercultural thematic units with level-appropriate learning tasks that help advanced students refine their cultural knowledge, extend their existing language skills into live cultural practices, and acquire more up-to-date information on and a deeper understanding of modern-day Chinese society. (GLB2)
Prerequisite: C- or better in Chinese 302 or equivalent. |
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1.00 units, Seminar
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| CHIN 422 |
| Chinese Language and Culture Practicum II |
Continuation of 421, this course mainly focuses on exploring Chinese cultural practices and living in real-world China. Students will engage in real-life tasks and will have opportunities to observe and experience authentic Chinese cultural practices. Through these learning tasks, students will acquire practical knowledge on what to expect while in China, how to get things done in real-life China, and how to respond appropriately in given social contexts. (GLB2)
Prerequisite: C- or better in Chinese 421 or equivalent. |
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1.00 units, Seminar
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| CHIN 466 |
| Teaching Assistantship |
| Submission of the special registration form, available online, and the approval of the instructor are required for enrollment. Guidelines are available in the College Bulletin.
(0.5 - 1 course credit) |
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0.50 units min / 1.00 units max, Independent Study
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