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CHNS 001 Elementary Chinese I
(no prerequisite; for absolute beginners only) 5 hours a week incl. 1 hour lab, 4 credits, textbook required CHNS 002 Elementary Chinese II
(prerequisite: CHNS 001 or equivalent level) 5 hours a week incl. 1 hour lab, 4 credits, textbook required CHNS 002 Elementary Chinese II for Heritage Speakers
5 hours a week incl. 1 hour lab, 4 credits, textbook required CHNS 003 Intermediate Chinese I
(prerequisite: CHNS 002 or equivalent level) 5 hours a week incl. 1 hour lab, 4 credits, textbook required CHNS 003 Intermediate Chinese I for Heritage Speakers
5 hours a week incl. 1 hour lab, 4 credits, textbook required Click here for more information on the Chinese minor.
100-300-level courses
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CHNS 110 Intermediate Chinese II
(prerequisite: CHNS 003 or equivalent level) 3 hours a week, 3 credits, textbook required CHNS 110 Intermediate Chinese II for Heritage Speakers
3 hours a week, 3 credits, textbook required CHNS 121 Chinese Film and New Media
CHNS 296 Independent Study
(prerequisite: CHNS 110 or equivalent level) By appointment; 1 - 18 credits; not available in all semesters Click here for more information on the Chinese minor.
400-level courses and beyond
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CHNS 401 Advanced Chinese (Third-Year Chinese I)
(prerequisite: CHNS 110 or equivalent level) 3 hours a week, 3 credits, textbook required CHNS 497A Advanced Chinese Post Study Abroad
(prerequisite: CHNS 110 or equivalent level) 3 hours a week, 3 credits, textbook required CHNS 402 Advanced Reading & Writing: Chinese Literary Culture (Third-Year Chinese II)
(prerequisite: CHNS 110 or equivalent level) 3 hours a week, 3 credits, textbook required Several 400-level courses in Chinese are currently being proposed, including Chinese film, modern literature, contemporary film and media, and an advanced writing course.
CHNS 403Y Practical Written Communication (Fourth-Year Chinese)
Chinese for professional and academic purposes CHNS 452 Contemporary China: Culture and Trends (Fourth-Year Chinese)
CHNS 453 Chinese Film (Fourth-Year Chinese)
CHNS 454 Traditional Chinese Literature (Fourth-Year Chinese)
CHNS 455 Introduction to Classical Chinese (Fourth-Year Chinese)
CHNS 496 Independent Study
(prerequisite: CHNS 402 or equivalent level) By appointment; 1 - 18 credits; not available in all semesters CHNS 596 Independent Study
(Graduate level) By appointment; 1 - 18 credits; not available in all semesters Click here for more information on the Chinese minor. 814-863-0589 427 Burrowes Building University Park, Pennsylvania PA 16802 United States Fax Fax: 814-863-8882 Phone Phone: 814-863-0589 Tuition charges Tuition fees: Please check website for details. Other Categories: MANDARIN universities/ colleges |