CHIN 101 Beginning Chinese (4 crs)

Prerequisite: Placement Test Required

An introduction to the language and culture of China. Includes basic grammar with practical application to all language skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing.

Attributes: GE IA Communication-Language Arts, LE-S1 Written and Oral Communication

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 4

Lab/Studio Hours: 1

CHIN 102 Beginning Chinese (4 crs)

Prerequisite: CHIN 101 or suitable placement score on the Chinese Placement Exam.

Continuation of Chinese 101.

Attributes: GE IA Communication-Language Arts, LE-S1 Written and Oral Communication

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 4

Lab/Studio Hours: 1

CHIN 110 Intensive Beginning Chinese (Mandarin) (16 crs)

• Taught only at Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.

Emphasis on basic vocabulary, grammar, speaking, listening, and writing.

Attributes: GE IA Communication-Language Arts

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 16

Lab/Studio Hours: 6

CHIN 201 Intermediate Chinese (4 crs)

Prerequisite: CHIN 102 or suitable placement score on the Chinese Placement Exam.

Review of basic Chinese grammar and vocabulary; translation; conversation; writing; Chinese calligraphy.

Attributes: GE IA Communication-Language Arts, LE-R2 Global Perspectives

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 4

Lab/Studio Hours: 1

CHIN 202 Intermediate Chinese (4 crs)

Prerequisite: CHIN 201 or suitable placement score on the Chinese Placement Exam.

Continuation of Chinese 201.

Attributes: GE IA Communication-Language Arts, LE-R2 Global Perspectives

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 4

Lab/Studio Hours: 1

CHIN 210 Intensive Intermediate Chinese (Mandarin) (16 crs)

Prerequisite: CHIN 110

• Taught only at Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.

Development of fundamental skills in vocabulary, grammar, speaking, listening, and writing. Continuation of Chinese 110.

Attributes: GE IA Communication-Language Arts

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 16

Lab/Studio Hours: 6

CHIN 301 Technology and Sustainability in China (3 crs)

Prerequisite: CHIN 202 or suitable placement score (196 and above) on Chinese Placement Exam.

This course is designed to improve students’ Chinese language proficiency (listening, speaking, reading, writing) and cultural understanding through a variety of topics on technology and sustainability. Class delivery will be interactive and students will be encouraged to draw on their academic interests and personal experiences in discussions and projects.

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3

Lab/Studio Hours: 0