Chinese (CHIN)
CHIN 1011: Elementary Chinese I
Modern Languages
Introduction to the Chinese language, including reading, writing, and conversational skills for basic communication; cultural and linguistic information about the Chinese-speaking world. Intended for students with fewer than two years of high school Chinese.
3 credits
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
CHIN 1012: Elementary Chinese II
Modern Languages
Continuing introduction to the Chinese language, including reading, writing, and conversational skills for basic communication; cultural and linguistic information about the Chinese-speaking world.
3 credits
Prerequisites
CHIN 1011.
CHIN 1011.
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
CHIN 1111: Intensive Chinese I
Modern Languages
To develop proficiency in Chinese with cultural information about the Chinese-speaking world.
5 credits
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
CHIN 1112: Intensive Chinese II
Modern Languages
Continuation of Chin 111 to develop proficiency in Chinese with cultural information about the Chinese-speaking world.
5 credits
Prerequisites
CHIN 1111.
CHIN 1111.
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
CHIN 1980: Elem. Chinese Study Abroad
Modern Languages
Emphasis on building Chinese proficiency and learning cultural information while studying abroad in a Chinese-speaking country.
1 - 12 credits
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
CHIN 1999A: Special Topics in Chinese
Modern Languages
Topics vary. Available only during Study Abroad and with departmental approval. May not be used to fulfill foreign language requirements.
1 - 6 credits
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
CHIN 2011: Intermediate Chinese I
Modern Languages
Development of proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding Chinese with cultural and linguistic information about the Chinese-speaking world.
3 credits
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
CHIN 2012: Intermediate Chinese II
Modern Languages
Emphasis on communication and culture.
3 credits
Prerequisites
CHIN 2011.
CHIN 2011.
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
CHIN 2111: Intensive Chinese III
Modern Languages
Continuation of Chin 111 to develop proficiency in Chinese with cultural information about the Chinese-speaking world.
5 credits
Prerequisites
CHIN 1112.
CHIN 1112.
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
CHIN 2112: Intensive Chinese IV
Modern Languages
Continuation of Chin 211 to develop proficiency in Chinese with cultural information about the Chinese-speaking world.
5 credits
Prerequisites
CHIN 2111.
CHIN 2111.
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
CHIN 2151: Chinese Practicum I
Modern Languages
This course provides students with communication opportunities in China.
5 credits
Prerequisites
CHIN 2112.
CHIN 2112.
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Discussion
Discussion
CHIN 2980: Intmd. Chinese Study Abroad
Modern Languages
Emphasis on building Chinese proficiency and learning cultural information while studying abroad in a Chinese-speaking country.
1 - 12 credits
Prerequisites
CHIN 1012.
CHIN 1012.
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
CHIN 2999A: Special Topics in Chinese
Modern Languages
Topics vary. Available only during Study Abroad and with departmental approval. May not be used to fulfill foreign language requirement.
1 - 6 credits
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
CHIN 3000: Envision Taiwan
Modern Languages
This course provides students a window into modern Taiwan’s culture and society. Topics include Taiwan’s modern history, people who reside in the island, languages used and religions practiced in Taiwan, food culture, and Taiwan’s political and education systems.
3 credits
Prerequisites
CHIN 2012 and 24 Earned Credits.
CHIN 2012 and 24 Earned Credits.
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
CHIN 3011: Conversation and Composition I
Modern Languages
Development of speaking and writing skills, including creative expression, work with higher-level text types, and the study of selected grammatical structures.
3 credits
Prerequisites
CHIN 2012 and 24 Earned Credits.
CHIN 2012 and 24 Earned Credits.
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
CHIN 3012: Conversation & Composition II
Modern Languages
Continued development of speaking and writing skills, including creative expression, work with higher-level text types, and the study of selected grammatical structures. Prerequisite requirements for this course may also be satisfied by equivalent course work as approved by the department.
3 credits
Prerequisites
CHIN 3011 and 24 Earned Credits.
CHIN 3011 and 24 Earned Credits.
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
CHIN 3131: Med. Chi I: Newspapers and Net
Modern Languages
Continuation of Chin 215 to develop proficiency in Chinese with cultural information about the Chinese-speaking world.
5 credits
Prerequisites
CHIN 2151 and 24 Earned Credits.
CHIN 2151 and 24 Earned Credits.
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
CHIN 3132: Med. Chinese II: BCST News
Modern Languages
Students will study a variety of news reports in areas of international, domestic, economic, and cultural news from Chinese broadcasting. The course develops students' ability to comprehend and report current news to others.
5 credits
Prerequisites
CHIN 2151 and 24 Earned Credits.
CHIN 2151 and 24 Earned Credits.
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
CHIN 3152: Chinese Practicum II
Modern Languages
This course is a practicum in Chinese society and culture through the use of Chinese language in China.
5 credits
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.
24 Earned Credits.
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Discussion
Discussion
CHIN 3210: Chinese Cult. and Civ.ization
Modern Languages
A study of the history of Chinese civilization and its impact on contemporary Chinese culture.
3 credits
Prerequisites
CHIN 3011 and 24 Earned Credits.
CHIN 3011 and 24 Earned Credits.
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
CHIN 3250: The Chinese Writing System
Modern Languages
In this course, students develop an in-depth understanding of the Chinese writing system. Through interpretation, analysis, and practice of characters in historical context, students study various cultural aspects and linguistic information associated with written Chinese.
3 credits
Prerequisites
CHIN 2012 and 24 Earned Credits.
CHIN 2012 and 24 Earned Credits.
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
CHIN 3300: Intro. to Chinese Linguistics
Modern Languages
Students are introduced to the linguistic terminology and scientific techniques used to study the sounds, vocabulary, phrase and sentence structures, history, and social uses of the Chinese language.
3 credits
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
CHIN 3310: Intro to Chi Lit & Lit Anlys.
Modern Languages
Study of literary movements, major writers, and intellectual and cultural ideas in Chinese literature and cultural history.
3 credits
Prerequisites
CHIN 3012 and 24 Earned Credits.
CHIN 3012 and 24 Earned Credits.
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
CHIN 3610: China through Film and Lit.
Modern Languages
This course will provide students a window into modern Chinese culture, politics, and society. The literature and films selected in this course depict different sides of Chinese life, including marriage and family, women’s roles in Chinese society, urbanization, education, and political changes.
3 credits
Prerequisites
CHIN 3012 and 24 Earned Credits.
CHIN 3012 and 24 Earned Credits.
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
CHIN 3980: Advanced Chinese Study Abroad
Modern Languages
Emphasis on building Chinese proficiency and learning cultural information while studying abroad in a Chinese-speaking country.
1 - 12 credits
Prerequisites
CHIN 2012 and 24 Earned Credits.
CHIN 2012 and 24 Earned Credits.
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
CHIN 3999A: Special Topics in Chinese
Modern Languages
Topics vary. May be repeated once for credit, with permission of department.
1 - 6 credits
Prerequisites
CHIN 2012 and 24 Earned Credits.
CHIN 2012 and 24 Earned Credits.
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Seminar
Seminar
CHIN 4011: Advanced Chinese I
Modern Languages
Advanced conversation, composition, reading, and grammar review.
3 credits
Prerequisites
CHIN 3012 and 24 Earned Credits.
CHIN 3012 and 24 Earned Credits.
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
CHIN 4012: Advanced Chinese II
Modern Languages
Advanced conversation, composition, reading, and grammar review.
3 credits
Prerequisites
CHIN 4011 and 24 Earned Credits.
CHIN 4011 and 24 Earned Credits.
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
CHIN 4100: Modern Chinese Literature
Modern Languages
This course introduces literary works from Modern China that were significant in their time and that continue to exert influence on contemporary Chinese thought.
3 credits
Prerequisites
CHIN 3152 and 24 Earned Credits.
CHIN 3152 and 24 Earned Credits.
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
CHIN 4140: Slctd Top. in Academic Chinese
Modern Languages
This course will develop students’ academic Chinese ability through the study of sophisticated writings on humanities and applied sciences by Chinese intellectuals.
3 credits
Prerequisites
CHIN 3131 and 24 Earned Credits.
CHIN 3131 and 24 Earned Credits.
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Discussion
Discussion
CHIN 4153: Chinese Practicum III
Modern Languages
Further strengthening of language proficiency and intercultural communication competence through the completion of a variety of learning projects while in China.
5 credits
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
CHIN 4170: Intro to Modern Chinese Lit.
Modern Languages
This course is an introduction to significant literary works of modern China (1915 to present) through an examination of different literary styles, time periods, and regional varieties.
5 credits
Prerequisites
CHIN 3131 and 24 Earned Credits.
CHIN 3131 and 24 Earned Credits.
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
CHIN 4180: Intro. to Classical Chinese
Modern Languages
This course will introduce students to classical Chinese, a traditional style of written Chinese used until the early 20th century. The focus will be on the practical elements that are frequently used in formal writing in modern Chinese.
5 credits
Prerequisites
CHIN 3131 and 24 Earned Credits.
CHIN 3131 and 24 Earned Credits.
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Discussion
Discussion
CHIN 4250: Chi Narratives & Storytelling
Modern Languages
This course introduces students to traditional Chinese narratives and enhances their speaking and writing proficiency through text comprehension and storytelling. Students also gain a broad understanding of cultural values embedded in selected narratives of various genres, and explore the rationale for beliefs and practices associated with Chinese cultures and civilization.
3 credits
Prerequisites
CHIN 3012 and 24 Earned Credits.
CHIN 3012 and 24 Earned Credits.
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
CHIN 4300: Contrastive Linguistics
Modern Languages
This seminar course is a contrastive survey of Chinese and typologically different languages in their linguistic context. Through reading and practice, students develop problem-solving skills and gain a broad understanding of similarities and differences across languages.
3 credits
Prerequisites
CHIN 3300 and 24 Earned Credits.
CHIN 3300 and 24 Earned Credits.
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
CHIN 4500: Domain Knowledge
Modern Languages
Students from the Chinese Language Flagship Program will obtain domain- specific knowledge in Chinese.
1 - 6 credits
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.
24 Earned Credits.
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
CHIN 5000: Exploring c20 Chinese Society
Modern Languages
Students will explore topics such as the political and social changes before and after the 1949 Revolution in China, social life and customs in the 20th century of China, roles of men and women in traditional Chinese society, gender and racial discrimination, and traditional Chinese family values.
3 credits
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
CHIN 5010: Advanced Domain Knowledge
Modern Languages
Students who have successfully completed the Chinese Language Flagship Capstone Program in China obtain further domain-specific knowledge in Chinese.
1 - 6 credits
Prerequisites
CHIN 5498 .
CHIN 5498 .
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
CHIN 5100: Interpersonal Rel in Chi Soc
Modern Languages
The goal of this course is to develop awareness and basic skills necessary in building effective personal and working relationships in various cross-cultural and professional environments.
3 credits
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
CHIN 5110: Chinese Philology
Modern Languages
Chinese linguistics, literature, and classical readings.
3 credits
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
CHIN 5120: 21st Century China
Modern Languages
Social issues in China.
3 credits
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
CHIN 5130: China and the World
Modern Languages
Students will engage in discussions on a variety of topics in concrete and abstract terms.
3 credits
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Discussion
Discussion
CHIN 5140: Classical Chinese Literature
Modern Languages
This course covers major literary works of pre-Modern China, including works of poetry, philosophical writings, classical tales, vernacular short stories, drama, and fiction.
3 credits
Prerequisites
CHIN 4140.
CHIN 4140.
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
CHIN 5496A: Chinese Capstone Acad. Program
Modern Languages
Students from the university's Chinese Flagship program direct-enroll at a university in China. Z grade.
1 - 15 credits
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
CHIN 5498A: Chinese Capstone Internship
Modern Languages
Students from the Chinese Flagship Program complete a professional internship for a Chinese company working in China. Z grade.
1 - 6 credits
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Internship
Internship
CHIN 5500: Exploring c20 Chinese Society
Modern Languages
Students will explore topics such as the political and social changes before and after the 1949 Revolution in China, social life and customs in the 20th century of China, roles of men and women in traditional Chinese society, gender and racial discrimination, and traditional Chinese family values.
3 credits
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
CHIN 5510: Advanced Domain Knowledge
Modern Languages
Students who have successfully completed the Chinese Language Flagship Capstone Program in China obtain further domain-specific knowledge in Chinese.
1 - 6 credits
Prerequisites
CHIN 5498 or CHIN 5996A.
CHIN 5498 or CHIN 5996A.
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
CHIN 5600: Interpersonal Rel in Chi Soc
Modern Languages
The goal of this course is to develop awareness and basic skills necessary in building effective personal and working relationships in various cross-cultural and professional environments.
3 credits
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
CHIN 5610: Chinese Philology
Modern Languages
Chinese linguistics, literature, and classical readings.
3 credits
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
CHIN 5620: 21st Century China
Modern Languages
Social issues in China.
3 credits
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
CHIN 5630: China and the World
Modern Languages
Students will engage in discussions on a variety of topics in concrete and abstract terms.
3 credits
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Discussion
Discussion
CHIN 5640: Classical Chinese Literature
Modern Languages
This course covers major literary works of pre-Modern China, including works of poetry, philosophical writings, classical tales, vernacular short stories, drama, and fiction.
3 credits
Prerequisites
CHIN 4140.
CHIN 4140.
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
CHIN 5996A: Chinese Capstone Acad. Program
Modern Languages
Students from the university's Chinese Flagship program direct-enroll at a university in China. Z grade.
1 - 15 credits
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
CHIN 5998A: Chinese Capstone Internship
Modern Languages
Students from the Chinese Flagship Program complete a professional internship for a Chinese company working in China. Z grade.
1 - 6 credits
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Internship
Internship