Chinese (CHIN)

CHIN 1010 - Elementary Chinese I: Language and Culture

3 Credits

Introduction to the sounds, writing system, and basic grammar of modern Chinese and useful cultural knowledge for daily-life communications.

Attributes: MLIC Language

CHIN 1020 - Elementary Chinese II: Language and Culture

3 Credits

Development of Chinese vocabulary, oral comprehension, fundamentals of Chinese grammar, reading, writing, and speaking capabilities. Introduction to Chinese culture.

Prerequisite(s): (CHIN 1010, Chinese Waiver per Advisor with a minimum score of 1010, or LP Chinese Placement with a minimum score of 2)

Attributes: Foreign Language BS Req (CAS), MLIC Language

CHIN 1930 - Special Topics

1-4 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

CHIN 1980 - Independent Study

1-3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

CHIN 2010 - Intermediate Chinese I: Language and Culture

3 Credits

Development and refinement of Chinese vocabulary, oral comprehension, fundamentals of Chinese grammar, reading, writing, and speaking capabilities.

Prerequisite(s): (CHIN 1020, Chinese Waiver per Advisor with a minimum score of 1020, or LP Chinese Placement with a minimum score of 3)

Attributes: Foreign Language BA Req (CAS), Foreign Language BS Req (CAS), MLIC Language

CHIN 2020 - Intermediate Chinese II: Language and Culture

3 Credits

Development and refinement of Chinese vocabulary, oral comprehension, fundamentals of Chinese grammar, reading, writing, and speaking capabilities.

Prerequisite(s): (CHIN 2010, Chinese Waiver per Advisor with a minimum score of 2010, or LP Chinese Placement with a minimum score of 4)

Attributes: Foreign Language BA Req (CAS), Foreign Language BS Req (CAS), MLIC Language

CHIN 2930 - Special Topics

1-3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

CHIN 2980 - Independent Study

1-3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

CHIN 3000 - Oral and Visual Communication in Chinese

3 Credits

This course strengthens students’ oral and visual interpretation and presentation skills in Chinese. Through learning with various multimedia materials, students will become familiar with the intermediate-level vocabulary, grammar, and expressions applicable to multiple scenarios and practice reviewing, summarizing, commenting, asking questions, and sharing personal experiences to achieve practical oral and visual communication goals.

Prerequisite(s): CHIN 2010

Attributes: Foreign Language BA Req (CAS), Foreign Language BS Req (CAS), MLIC Language, UUC:Oral & Visual Comm

CHIN 3010 - Proficiency in Chinese I: Language and Culture

3 Credits

Builds on acquired knowledge of Chinese language and culture. Review and refinement of grammar skills, development of written and oral communication skills. Reading and discussion of authentic language materials (articles, videos, recordings, etc.).

Prerequisite(s): (CHIN 2020, Chinese Waiver per Advisor with a minimum score of 2020, or LP Chinese Placement with a minimum score of 5)

Attributes: Foreign Language BA Req (CAS), Foreign Language BS Req (CAS), MLIC Language

CHIN 3020 - Proficiency in Chinese II: Language and Culture

3 Credits

Further development of oral and written expression leading to the ability to handle with confidence a wide variety of social situations and writing needs.

Prerequisite(s): (CHIN 3010 or Chinese Waiver per Advisor with a minimum score of 3010)

Attributes: Foreign Language BA Req (CAS), Foreign Language BS Req (CAS), MLIC Language

CHIN 3030 - Chinese for Professional Use

3 Credits

The course enhances your cultural competence and language proficiency for various professional settings such as business and academic exchange.

Prerequisite(s): CHIN 2020

Attributes: Asian Studies Elective, Cultural Diversity, Foreign Language BA Req (CAS), Foreign Language BS Req (CAS), Int Bus Major Elective, Int Bus Major Breadth Elective, Int Bus Minor Elective, International Studies, International Studies-Arts, International Studies-Asia, International Studies-Economy, International Studies-General

CHIN 3100 - Modern Chinese Fiction and Film

3 Credits

This course examines the multiple phenomena of modern China through the study of literary and cinematic works, focusing on how they represent the ever-changing society, respond to cultural, intellectual, or political discourses, and raise the issue of individuals’ awareness of one’s position in the social network.

Attributes: Asian Studies Elective, Film Studies, International Studies-General, Literature BA Requirement(CAS), Literature BS Requirement(CAS), MLIC Elective

CHIN 3150 - Global Sinophone Fiction and Film

3 Credits

The course investigates how Sinophone fiction and films showcase the complex and lasting competitions and negotiations among communities across national, ethnic, or linguistic boundaries, exploring multiculturalism and multilingualism, identity formation, intercultural exchanges, and global interdependence. It is taught in English.

Attributes: Asian Studies Elective, Literature Requirement (A&S), Film Studies, Film & Media Studies Elective, International Studies-Arts, International Studies-Asia, Literature BA Requirement(CAS), Literature BS Requirement(CAS), MLIC Elective, UUC:Global Interdependence, UUC:Identities in Context

CHIN 3910 - Internship

1-6 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

Attributes: UUC:Reflection-in-Action

CHIN 3930 - Special Topics

1-3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

CHIN 3980 - Independent Study

1-3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

CHIN 4910 - Internship

1-6 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

Attributes: UUC:Reflection-in-Action

CHIN 4930 - Special Topics

3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

CHIN 4980 - Independent Study

1-3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)