Chinese (CHIN)

CHIN 1010 - Elementary Chinese I: Language and Culture

Credit(s): 0 or 3 Credits

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

CHIN 1020 - Elementary Chinese II: Language and Culture

Credit(s): 0 or 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)

CHIN 1930 - Special Topics

Credit(s): 1-4 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

CHIN 1980 - Independent Study

Credit(s): 1-3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

CHIN 2010 - Intermediate Chinese I: Language and Culture

Credit(s): 0 or 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)

CHIN 2020 - Intermediate Chinese II: Language and Culture

Credit(s): 0 or 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)

CHIN 2930 - Special Topics

Credit(s): 1-3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

CHIN 2980 - Independent Study

Credit(s): 1-3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

CHIN 3010 - Proficiency in Chinese I: Language and Culture

Credit(s): 0 or 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)

CHIN 3020 - Proficiency in Chinese II: Language and Culture

Credit(s): 0 or 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), International Studies-General

CHIN 3100 - Modern Chinese Fiction and Film

Credit(s): 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)

CHIN 3150 - Global Sinophone Fiction and Film

Credit(s): 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, International Studies-Asia, Literature BA Requirement(CAS), Literature BS Requirement(CAS), UUC:Global Interdependence, UUC:Identities in Context

CHIN 3910 - Internship

Credit(s): 1-6 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

Attributes: UUC:Reflection-in-Action

CHIN 3930 - Special Topics

Credit(s): 1-3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

CHIN 3980 - Independent Study

Credit(s): 1-3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

CHIN 4910 - Internship

Credit(s): 1-6 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

Attributes: UUC:Reflection-in-Action

CHIN 4930 - Special Topics

Credit(s): 3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

CHIN 4980 - Independent Study

Credit(s): 1-3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)