CHI 101 Elementary Chinese I 3

Introduction to the Chinese language and the cultures of the Chinese-speaking world. Emphasis on active listening, speaking, writing, and reading, and applied vocabulary.

MAC: MAC Global and Intercultural

Prerequisites: None.

Notes: Students with previous knowledge of Chinese are required to take the placement test. Students who are native or heritage speakers of Chinese MUST obtain permission from the instructor before enrolling in the course. No academic credit will be given without department permission if students have already earned credit for an equivalent or higher-level course or have been placed into a higher-level course.

CHI 102 Elementary Chinese II 3

Continued study of the Chinese language and the cultures of the Chinese-speaking world at the introductory level. Emphasis on active listening, speaking, writing, and reading, and applied vocabulary.

MAC: MAC Global and Intercultural

Prerequisites: None.

Notes: Students with previous knowledge of Chinese are required to take the placement test. Students who are native or heritage speakers of Chinese MUST obtain permission from the instructor before enrolling in the course. No academic credit will be given without department permission if students have already earned credit for an equivalent or higher-level course or have been placed into a higher-level course.

CHI 203 Intermediate Chinese I 3

Intermediate-level study of the Chinese language and cultures of the Chinese-speaking world. Emphasis on active listening, speaking, writing, and reading, and applied vocabulary.

MAC: MAC Global and Intercultural

CIC: CIC College Writing

Prerequisites: None.

Notes: Students with previous knowledge of Chinese are required to take the placement test. Students who are native or heritage speakers of Chinese MUST obtain permission from the instructor before enrolling in the course. No academic credit will be given without department permission if students have already earned credit for an equivalent or higher-level course or have been placed into a higher-level course.

CHI 204 Intermediate Chinese II 3

Continued study of the Chinese language and cultures of the Chinese-speaking world at the intermediate level. Emphasis on active listening, speaking, writing, and reading, and applied vocabulary.

MAC: MAC Global and Intercultural

CIC: CIC College Writing

Prerequisites: None.

Notes: Students with previous knowledge of Chinese are required to take the placement test. Students who are native or heritage speakers of Chinese MUST obtain permission from the instructor before enrolling in the course. No academic credit will be given without department permission if students have already earned credit for an equivalent or higher-level course or have been placed into a higher-level course.

CHI 210 Masterworks of Chinese Literature in Translation 3

Readings and discussion of the best works of Chinese literature in English translation from the traditional to the modern periods. Taught in English.

CHI 220 Modern Chinese Literature and Culture 3

Introductory Chinese culture course with interdisciplinary perspectives on modern Chinese society, history, literature, and art. Taught in English.

MAC: MAC Global and Intercultural

CHI 301 Third-Year Chinese Language 3

Third-year Chinese language course to improve oral and written proficiencies, including the Mandarin writing system. Taught in Chinese.

CHI 302 Third-Year Chinese Conversation and Composition 3

Third-year Chinese language course focusing on topics of current interest. Taught in Mandarin Chinese.

CHI 305 Topics in Chinese Culture 3

Third-year Chinese course exploring topical issues of China through art, literature, film, and popular media. Taught in English and/or Chinese.

CHI 313 Major Figures in Chinese Literature 3

Selected Chinese authors or figures read and discussed with attention to interpretation and literary analysis. Selection of figures vary. Taught in English with options to read and/or write in Chinese.

Notes: May be repeated once for credit when topic varies.

CHI 491 Advanced Topics in Chinese Language 3

Directed program of conversation, reading, research, and individual instruction in Chinese language and literature.

Prerequisites: CHI 204 (or equivalent) and by permission of instructor.

Notes: Either CHI 491 (fall) or CHI 492 (spring), but not both, can be repeated once, up to three (3) semester hours each time.

CHI 492 Advanced Topics in Chinese Language 3

Directed program of conversation, reading, research, and individual instruction in Chinese language and literature.

Prerequisites: CHI 204 (or equivalent) and by permission of instructor.

Notes: Either CHI 491 (fall) or CHI 492 (spring), but not both, can be repeated once, up to three (3) semester hours each time.