Chinese (CHIN)
Courses
CHIN 1101. Introduction to Chinese Activity Lab. Unit: 1
Guided conversation and listening practice. Activities correspond with CHIN 1110. Graded CR/NC.
CHIN 1102. College Chinese II Activity Lab. Unit: 1
Semester Corequisite: CHIN 1112: College Chinese II or consent of department
Guided conversation and listening practice. Activities correspond with CHIN 1112.
CHIN 1111. College Chinese I. Units: 3
Introduction to beginning level Mandarin Chinese, including the basic structures of the written language: the sound system of modern Chinese; oral comprehension, oral expression, basic patterns practice, and the writing system. Develop cultural awareness to communicate on a basic level. Formerly CHIN 101. Materials fee required.
CHIN 1112. College Chinese II. Units: 3
Semester Prerequisite: 2 years high school language study, placement exam, equivalent college-level course (eg CHIN 1111) or consent of department. Quarter Prerequisite: CHIN 102 or consent of department
Develops listening and speaking skills in Mandarin Chinese with emphasis on reading and writing skills. Emphasis on negotiating routine social situations and more complex tasks. Formerly CHIN 103 and 150. Satisfies GE category C2; DI designation; G designation. Materials fee required.
CHIN 2000. Introduction to Chinese Civilization. Units: 3
Introductory survey of various aspects of Chinese civilization with an emphasis on its unique cultural qualities. Satisfies GE category C2; DI designation; G designation. Taught in English.
CHIN 2100. Chinese Culture Through Film. Units: 3
Understanding the culture, values, literature, society and history of China, Taiwan and Hong Kong through films. Compare and contrast cultures and increase cross-cultural awareness. Films will be appreciated, analyzed and discussed for their aesthetic forms, customs, and religions in an historical context. Materials fee required.
CHIN 2111. College Chinese III. Units: 4
Semester Prerequisite: CHIN 1112. Quarter Prerequisite: CHIN 103
Further study of the Mandarin Chinese language to attain proficiency in four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will improve fluency from class discussion on a variety of topics including social issues and aspects of Chinese culture. Formerly CHIN 201. Materials fee required.
CHIN 2112. College Chinese IV. Units: 4
Semester Prerequisite: CHIN 2111. Quarter Prerequisite: CHIN 201 or consent of department
Further study of the Mandarin Chinese language to attain proficiency in four languages skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will improve fluency from class discussion on a variety of topics including social issues and aspects of Chinese culture. Formerly CHIN 202. Materials fee required.
CHIN 2113. Chinese Calligraphy. Units: 3
This course introduces students to the origin of the basic Chinese scripts and the basic principles and styles of calligraphy. Students will learn the seven brush strokes for writers and the evolution of Mandarin Chinese characters from ancient ideograms to modern written characters. Formerly CHIN 210. Materials fee required.
CHIN 2114. Conversation in Chinese. Units: 3
Semester Prerequisite: CHIN 1112. Quarter Prerequisite: CHIN 103 or equivalent
Practice of oral Chinese including current topics, panel discussions, debates, and oral presentations. Students will become familiar with day-to-day social and business expressions. Formerly CHIN 214. Materials fee required.
CHIN 2900. Chinese Literature in Translation. Units: 3
Introduction to Chinese literature read in English translation, including the classical styles, selections from classical style writings, contrastive analysis of modern and classical Chinese, translation and writing practice. Satisfies GE category C2; DI designation; G designation. Formerly CHIN 290. Materials fee required.
CHIN 4409. Business Chinese. Units: 3
Introduction to business vocabulary, practices, and socioeconomic issues in Chinese-speaking contexts. Formerly CHIN 409. Materials fee required.