Class Descriptions

CHIN& 121 Chinese I
CHIN& 122 Chinese II
CHIN& 123 Chinese III

CHIN& 121 Chinese I 5 Credits
Beginning level course in Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin) for students with little or no prior experience in the language. Emphasizes the introduction to the four basic skills of Chinese: listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with particular attention to its unique features, such as tones and characters, and its cultural context. This course was formerly known as CHIN 101. Prerequisite: None.
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CHIN& 122 Chinese II 5 Credits
Continue to introduce skills in standard (Mandarin) Chinese:  i.e., Listening, speaking, reading, and writing.  Continuing study of cultural theories. This course was formerly known as CHIN 102.  Prerequisite: CHIN& 121 or CHIN 101 or equivalent or instructor's permission.
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CHIN& 123 Chinese III 5 Credits
Chinese 123 is a continuation of Chinese 122, a course in elementary Chinese for non-native speakers.  Its aim is to help students develop further communicative skills in Mandarin Chinese. This course was formerly known as CHIN 103.  Prerequisite: CHIN& 122 or CHIN 102 or equivalent or instructor's permission.
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