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CHINLANG 1: First-Year Modern Chinese, First Quarter

Conversation, grammar, reading, elementary composition. Daily sections may be set at the beginning of the quarter to suit schedule requirements.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 5

CHINLANG 2: First-Year Modern Chinese, Second Quarter

Continuation of CHINLANG 1. Daily sections may be set at the beginning of the quarter to suit schedule requirements.Prerequisite: placement test, CHINLANG 1.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 5

CHINLANG 2B: First-Year Modern Chinese for Bilingual Students, Second Quarter

Continuation of Chinlang1B. The course continues to introduces a functional vocabulary and grammatical structures through culturally related topics in order to enhance the students literacy and communicative competence. Prerequisite: Placement Test, CHINLANG 1B.
Terms: Win | Units: 3
Instructors: ; Lin, N. (PI)

CHINLANG 3: First-Year Modern Chinese, Third Quarter

Continuation of CHINLANG 2. Daily sections may be set at the beginning of the quarter to suit schedule requirements. Fulfills the University language requirement. Prerequisite: Placement Test, CHINLANG 2.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 5 | UG Reqs: Language

CHINLANG 7: Beginning Conversational Chinese, Second Quarter

This is the second of a 3-course sequence in Beginning Mandarin (CHINLANG 6, 7, 8) that focuses on developing basic oral communication skills. Prerequisite is Beginning Conversational Chinese, First Quarter (CHINLANG 6) or equivalent. Hanyu pinyin is used (no reading/writing of Chinese characters required), with emphasis on supporting accurate pronunciation. Students will continue to build speaking proficiency across practical topics related to daily activities, social life, and studies.
Terms: Win | Units: 2
Instructors: ; DiBello, M. (PI)

CHINLANG 9B: Beginning-Intermediate Conversational Chinese, Second Quarter

This is the second of a 3-course sequence in Beginning to Intermediate level Mandarin oral communication. (Hanyu pinyin is used; no knowledge of Chinese characters is required.) Prerequisite is CHINLANG 9A or the equivalent. Students will further develop speaking proficiency across a variety of practical content areas.including Health, Social Life, and Living Accommodations.
Terms: Win | Units: 2
Instructors: ; DiBello, M. (PI)

CHINLANG 11: Beginning Southern Min (Taiwanese) Conversation, Second Quarter

Continuation of Chinlang10. The course focuses on developing basic oral communication skills. No reading/writing of Chinese characters is required.It is designed to equip students with the basic language skills needed in everyday life situations. Prerequisite or consent of instructor
Terms: Win | Units: 2
Instructors: ; Lin, N. (PI)

CHINLANG 14B: First -Year Cantonese, Second Quarter

This is a 5-unit each, three-quarter series of First Year Cantonese for beginners. The primary objective of the series is to introduce to students the Cantonese language and culture through engaging activities in daily life situations to enhance speaking, listening, reading and writing skills at the beginning level. By the end of the year, students will acquire the knowledge of the sound system, basic grammar, and the ability to converse, as well as read and write the most basic Cantonese characters, needed in daily-life communication. Authentic materials and appropriate online resources are incorporated in the communicative activities and guided practices of the course to facilitate Cantonese learning.
Terms: Win | Units: 5
Instructors: ; Zheng, Y. (PI)

CHINLANG 16: Beginning Cantonese Conversation, Second Quarter

Beginning Conversational Cantonese, 2 units series is 15, 16 and 17This is the first of a restructured 3-course series of beginning Cantonese for both Chinese and non-Chinese speakers. The primary objective of this beginning series is to introduce students to the Cantonese language and culture through engaging activities designed to build up their speaking and listening skills needed in traveling, studying, living, or working in Cantonese-speaking communities. The main goals are to enable students to (1) introduce themselves and communicate in daily life situations on topics of personal interest, etc., (2) understand the general ideas in familiar contexts, (3) become familiar with and/or participate in some cultural practices and products in the Cantonese-speaking world. Authentic materials such as classic and popular Cantopop, movie clips, and TV show clips are incorporated in the courses and appropriate online resources are used to facilitate learning. No Prerequisite.
Terms: Win | Units: 2
Instructors: ; Zheng, Y. (PI)

CHINLANG 19: Intermediate Conversational Cantonese, Second Quarter

This is a 3-quarter series of intermediate Cantonese for students who have finished beginning Conversational Cantonese, or its equivalent. The primary objective of the intermediate series is to continue exploring the Cantonese language and culture through engaging activities designed to build on their speaking and listening proficiencies needed in traveling, studying, living, or working in Cantonese-speaking communities. Authentic materials such as classic and popular Cantopop, movie clips, and TV show clips are incorporated in the courses and appropriate online resources are used to facilitate learning. Prerequisite: Beginning Conversational Cantonese sequence or equivalent level (consent of instructor).
Terms: Win | Units: 2
Instructors: ; Zheng, Y. (PI)

CHINLANG 22: Second-Year Modern Chinese, Second Quarter

Continuation of CHINLANG 21. Listening, speaking, reading, writing. Daily sections may be set at the beginning of the quarter to suit schedule requirements. Prerequisite: Placement Test, CHINLANG 21.
Terms: Win | Units: 5
Instructors: ; Chung, M. (PI); Yang, S. (TA)

CHINLANG 22B: Second-Year Chinese for Bilingual Students, Second Quarter

Continuation of CHINLANG 21B. For students with advanced comprehension and speaking skills, but lacking equivalent knowledge of grammar, reading, and writing Chinese characters. Prerequisite: Placement Test, CHINLANG 21B .
Terms: Win | Units: 3 | UG Reqs: Language
Instructors: ; Singleton, L. (PI)

CHINLANG 28: Intermediate Chinese Conversation, Second Quarter

Continuation of CHINLANG 27. For students with basic conversational skills in Standard Modern Chinese. Emphasis is on developing learners communicative competence in Chinese by means of language practices, oral reports, discussions and group projects. Development of functional language skills for daily communication on topics related to school life, Chinese culture and society. Prerequisite: CHINLANG 27 or consent of instructor.
Terms: Win | Units: 2 | Repeatable for credit
Instructors: ; Zhang, Y. (PI)

CHINLANG 42: Intermediate-to-Advanced Chinese Conversation, Second Quarter

Continuation of CHINLANG 41. Repeatable once for units. Prerequisite: CHINLANG 23.
Terms: Win | Units: 2 | Repeatable 2 times (up to 4 units total)
Instructors: ; Chung, M. (PI)

CHINLANG 99: Language Specials

Prerequisite: consent of instructor.nn (Staff)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 1-5 | Repeatable for credit

CHINLANG 102: Third-Year Modern Chinese, Second Quarter

Continuation of CHINLANG 101. Written and spoken styles of modern Chinese. Reading and discussion of authentic writings on cultural topics; newspaper reports, radio, and TV broadcasts and films; online Chinese software and email network to facilitate study. Prerequisite: Placement Test, CHINLANG 101.
Terms: Win | Units: 5 | UG Reqs: Language
Instructors: ; Singleton, L. (PI)

CHINLANG 102B: Third-Year Modern Chinese for Bilingual Students, Second Quarter

Continuation of CHINLANG 101B. Equivalent to CHINLANG 102. For students with advanced listening and speaking abilities, but lacking equivalent knowledge in reading and writing. Prerequisite: Placement Test, CHINLANG 101B.
Terms: Win | Units: 3 | UG Reqs: Language
Instructors: ; Singleton, L. (PI)

CHINLANG 122: Advanced Chinese Conversation, Second Quarter

Continuation of CHINLANG 121. Second quarter of Advanced Conversational Chinese. It is designed for students who have completed Third-year Chinese, or its equivalent, and wish to continue to develop their speaking and listening skills. Content for the course is drawn from a wide variety of current multimedia materials. Topics include general interest and social issues, international relations, and others that lend themselves to lively and in-depth discussion. New grammatical structures and vocabulary will be regularly introduced, with occasional written assignments to support students, development of conversational skills. Prerequisite: CHINLANG 121.
Terms: Win | Units: 2 | Repeatable 2 times (up to 4 units total)
Instructors: ; Zhou, X. (PI)

CHINLANG 132: Business Chinese, Second Quarter

Continuation of CHINLANG131. This is the second course in the Business Chinese series. It focuses on expanding students economic and business-related vocabulary and improving their practical language skills in business communications with Chinese-speaking communities. Students will work on a variety of authentic materials, including newspaper and journal articles, TV news and film clips, as well as commentaries from social media.Prerequisite: Chinlang 131 or consent of instructor
Terms: Win | Units: 3-4 | UG Reqs: Language
Instructors: ; Wang, H. (PI)

CHINLANG 199: Individual Reading

Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 1-5 | Repeatable for credit
Instructors: ; Zheng, Y. (PI)

CHINLANG 200: Directed Reading

May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 1-5 | Repeatable for credit

CHINLANG 212: Fourth-Year Modern Chinese, Second Quarter

Continuation of CHINLANG 211. Second quarter of fourth year Chinese. Discussions are based on short stories, essays and newspaper articles, and academic journal articles. Emphasis is on social and cultural issues in contemporary China. Students will learn speed-reading techniques and explore more subtle distinctions in Chinese language use, such as formal vs. informal styles and word choice, toward developing a more sophisticated understanding and command of the language. Having completed one year of study at this level, students will acquire sufficient skills in reading, writing, and speaking on various topics of personal or academic interest more effectively and accurately. Prerequisite: Placement Test, CHINLANG 211.
Terms: Win | Units: 5
Instructors: ; Zhou, X. (PI)

CHINLANG 212B: Fourth-Year Modern Chinese for Bilingual Students, Second Quarter

Continuation of CHINLANG 211B. Second quarter of Fourth Year Chinese for bilingual students. Discussions are based on short stories, essays and newspaper articles, along with related media materials. Emphasis is on social and cultural issues in contemporary China. Students will learn speed-reading techniques and explore more subtle distinctions in Chinese language use, such as formal vs. informal styles and word choice, toward developing a more sophisticated understanding and command of the language. Having completed one year of study at this level, students will acquire sufficient skills in reading, writing, and speaking on various topics of personal or public interests more effectively and accurately. Prerequisite: CHINLANG 211B.
Terms: Win | Units: 3
Instructors: ; Zhou, X. (PI)

CHINLANG 232A: Fifth-Year Modern Chinese: Current Issues, Second Quarter

One of the two components of fifth-year Chinese, second quarter: 'A' content focuses on politics, the economy, technology and society. Sequence facilitates advanced training in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Targeted functional abilities include presentational and socioculturally appropriate language in formal and informal, academic, and professional contexts. Students can take 232A alone for 2 units, or take 232A concurrently with 232B for 4 units. Prerequisite: Placement Test, CHINLANG 231A, or CHINLANG 231B.
Terms: Win | Units: 2
Instructors: ; Wang, H. (PI)

CHINLANG 232B: Fifth-Year Modern Chinese: Cultural Texts, Second Quarter

One of the two components of fifth-year Chinese, second quarter: 'B' content includes cultural and literary texts in the form of dramas, fictional pieces, poetry, essays, TV shows and films. Sequence facilitates advanced training in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Targeted functional abilities include presentational and socioculturally appropriate language in formal and informal, academic, and professional contexts. Students can take 232B alone for 2 units, or take 232B concurrently with 232A for 4 units. Prerequisite: Placement Test, CHINLANG 231B, or CHINLANG 231A.
Terms: Win | Units: 2
Instructors: ; Wang, H. (PI)

CHINLANG 251: Chinese for Academic Discussion and Reading

This course is designed to provide an opportunity for PhD students, as well as Masters or senior undergraduate students with specific academic projects to practice, improve, and refine their Chinese skills. Students will share with the class reading materials related to their academic research projects, and take the leading role in related class discussion. They will additionally write about their research topics and present their research ideas and discoveries to the class. We hope these practices can help students communicate more effectively in a Chinese academic environment, and allow them to improve the presentation skills they will use at Chinese-speaking academic conferences. This course is repeatable. Prerequisite: 213/213B or equivalent and approval of instructor (Email instructor for permission).
Terms: Win | Units: 2 | Repeatable 4 times (up to 8 units total)
Instructors: ; Wang, H. (PI)

CHINLANG 394: Graduate Studies in Chinese Conversation

Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 1-2 | Repeatable for credit

CHINLANG 395: Graduate Studies in Chinese

Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 1-5 | Repeatable for credit
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