Chinese courses:

CHIN 101 Beginning Chinese I (4)
Fall: All Years        Summer: On Demand
An introduction to the basic sounds and structure of Mandarin Chinese. Intended to provide a foundation in the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing with an emphasis on oral proficiency. Chinese culture is also presented as an integral part of the course. Applicable toward East Asian Studies major and minor.
CHIN 102 Beginning Chinese II (4)
Spring: All Years      
Fundamentals of Mandarin Chinese, second semester. Continues to develop the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing with an emphasis on oral proficiency. Applicable toward East Asian Studies major and minor.
Prerequisite:  CHIN 101
CHIN 132 Introduction to Chinese Culture [  7  7I ] (3)
Fall: All Years        Spring: All Years      
An introduction to the major aspects of Chinese culture from ancient times to the present. Topics include language, folklore, festivals, philosophy, religion, family, education, literature and daily life. Lecture, discussion, readings, and films in English. Applicable toward East Asian Studies major and minor.
CHIN 190 Topics in Chinese Language, Literature, and Culture (1-4)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand      
Topics in Chinese language, literature, and culture. May be repeated since content may vary. Applicable toward East Asian Studies major and minor.
CHIN 201 Intermediate Chinese I (4)
Fall: All Years      
Continued practice and development of the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing with an emphasis on oral proficiency. An expanded awareness of Chinese culture is also an integral part of the course. Applicable toward East Asian Studies major and minor.
Prerequisite:  CHIN 102
CHIN 202 Intermediate Chinese II (4)
Spring: All Years      
Continued practice and development of the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing with an emphasis on oral proficiency. An expanded awareness of Chinese culture is also an integral part of the course. Applicable toward East Asian Studies major and minor.
Prerequisite:  CHIN 201
CHIN 250 Beginning Chinese Calligraphy (2)
Spring: All Years      
Foundation course for learning the structures and various writing styles of Chinese characters. Students will discover the history and aesthetic values of Chinese calligraphy and will learn to write Chinese characters as an art form with a calligraphy brush and ink. Students will also learn the basic elements necessary to evaluate calligraphic works.
CHIN 290 Topics in Chinese Language, Literature, and Culture (1-4)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand      
Topics in Chinese language, literature, and culture. May be repeated since content may vary. Applicable toward East Asian Studies major and minor.
CHIN 297 Independent Study in Chinese - Intermediate Level (1-2)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand      
Selected project as agreed upon by student and instructor. May be repeated for a total of 4 credits. Credits may be applied toward East Asian Studies major and minor.
Prerequisite:  CHIN 201
CHIN 301 Advanced Chinese Grammar (4)
Fall: All Years      
Intensive study and practice of Chinese grammar, vocabulary, and writing. Applicable toward East Asian Studies major and minor.
Prerequisite:  CHIN 202
CHIN 302 Chinese Conversation and Composition (4)
Spring: All Years      
Intensive practice in conversation, composition and stylistics for the development of both oral and written proficiency. Includes extensive reading of graded and culturally authentic materials. Applicable toward East Asian Studies major and minor.
Prerequisite:  CHIN 301
CHIN 350 Chinese Calligraphy (2)
Spring: All Years      
This course is the second level of Chinese Calligraphy. Included is analysis and synthesis of famous Chinese proverbs, sayings, and poems and their transcription with a calligraphy brush. Learn how to evaluate calligraphic works through in-depth study of selected works by major calligraphers. This course is applicable toward the East Asian Studies major or minor.
Prerequisite:  CHIN 101  CHIN 250
CHIN 390 Topics in Chinese Language, Literature and Culture (1-4)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand      
Topics in Chinese language, literature, and culture. May be repeated since content may vary. Applicable toward East Asian Studies major and minor.
CHIN 397 Independent Study in Chinese - Advanced Level (1-3)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand      
Selected project of advanced studies in Chinese language, literature, or culture as agreed upon by student and instructor. May be repeated up to a total of 4 credits. Applicable toward East Asian Studies major and minor.
Prerequisite:  CHIN 202