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 1A:
Accelerated First-Year Chinese
This Chinese language course is designed for students with no previous knowledge of the language. The goal is to develop communicative competence in listening, speaking, reading and writing skills at the elementary level.
Terms: Sum
| Units: 5
CHINLANG 1B:
First-Year Modern Chinese for Bilingual Students, First Quarter
This is the first of a 3-course sequence (Chinlang1B, 2B, 3B)for students with some speaking skills, but with limited or no writing and reading skills in Mandarin Chinese. The course focuses on introducing a functional vocabulary and grammatical structures through culturally related topics in order to enhance the students literacy and communicative competence.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
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
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 3B:
First-Year Modern Chinese for Bilingual Students, Third Quarter
Continuation of CHINLANG 2B. The course continues to introduce a functional vocabulary and grammatical structures through culturally related topics in order to enhance the students literacy and communicative competence. Prerequisite: Placement Test, CHINLANG 2B or consent of the instructor. Fulfills University language requirement.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: Language
CHINLANG 4W:
Character Writing Lab for Intermediate Speakers of Mandarin
This specialized practicum in the basics of hand writing Chinese characters is for students intending to subsequently enroll in 2nd Year Chinese, 2nd Quarter (either regular or heritage track) in Winter 2022. Eligibility must be based on the results of your Mandarin Placement test completed prior to the start of Autumn Quarter, which specifically provide the option to take this supplemental course.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
CHINLANG 6:
Beginning Conversational Chinese, First Quarter
This is the first of a 3-course sequence in Beginning Mandarin (CHINLANG 6, 7, 8) that focuses on developing basic oral communication skills. Hanyu pinyin is used (no reading/writing of Chinese characters is required), with special emphasis on developing accurate pronunciation. Students will learn to: a) introduce themselves in an informal social situation, b) engage in simple transactions, c) converse about themselves, their friends and families, and d) talk about activities in their daily lives.
Terms: Aut, Spr
| Units: 2
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
CHINLANG 8:
Beginning Conversational Chinese, Third Quarter
This is the third of a 3-course sequence in Beginning Mandarin (CHINLANG 6, 7, 8) that focuses on developing basic oral communication skills. Hanyupinyin is used (no reading/writing of Chinese characters required). Students will continue to build speaking proficiency across practical topics including shopping and transportation.Prerequisite is Beginning Conversational Chinese, Second Quarter (CHINLANG 7) or equivalent.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 2
CHINLANG 9A:
Beginning-Intermediate Conversational Chinese
This is the first 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 the Beginning Conversational Chinese sequence (CHINLANG 6,7,8) or equivalent. Students will continue to build speaking proficiency across a variety of practical content areas including Weather, Food & Dining, Asking Directions, and Health.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 2
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
CHINLANG 9C:
Beginning-Intermediate Conversational Chinese, Third Quarter
This is the third 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 9B or the equivalent. Students will further develop speaking proficiency across a variety of practical content areas including Sports and Travel..
Terms: Spr
| Units: 2
CHINLANG 10:
Beginning Southern Min (Taiwanese) Conversation, First Quarter
This is the first of a 3-course sequence in Beginning Southern Min -Taiwanese (CHINLANG 10, 11, 12) that 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.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 2
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
CHINLANG 12:
Beginning Southern Min (Taiwanese) Conversation, Third Quarter
Continuation of Chinlang 11. 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: Chinlang 11 or consent of instructor
Terms: Spr
| Units: 2
CHINLANG 14A:
First- Year Cantonese, First 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: Aut
| Units: 5
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
CHINLANG 14C:
First-Year Cantonese, Third 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: Spr
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: Language
CHINLANG 15:
Beginning Conversational Cantonese, First 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, or TV show clips are incorporated in the courses and appropriate online resources are used to facilitate learning. No Prerequisite.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 2
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
CHINLANG 17:
Beginning Conversational Cantonese, Third Quarter
Continuation of CHINLANG 16. This is the third of the 3-course series on beginning Cantonese. The primary objective of the beginning series is to help students build up a repertoire of vocabulary and basic grammatical structures so that they can: (a) introduce themselves in an informal social situation, (b) engage in simple transactions, (c) converse about themselves, their friends and families, and (d) talk about activities in daily lives. Authentic materials such as Cantopop and movie clips are incorporated in the courses and Internet tools are used to enhance learning. There is also an optional field trip to a karaoke bar, a dim-sum restaurant, or a Cantonese community every quarter to experience Cantonese culture. Prerequisite: CHINLANG 16 or consent of instructor.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 2
CHINLANG 18:
Intermediate Conversational Cantonese, First 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: Aut
| Units: 2
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
CHINLANG 20:
Intermediate Conversational Cantonese, Third 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: Spr
| Units: 2
CHINLANG 21:
Second-Year Modern Chinese, First Quarter
Continuation of CHINLANG 3. Listening, speaking, reading, writing. Daily sections may be set at the beginning of the quarter to suit schedule requirements. Prerequisite: Placement Test, CHINLANG 3.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: Language
CHINLANG 21B:
Second-Year Modern Chinese for Bilingual Students, First Quarter
Continuation of CHINLANG 3B. For students with advanced comprehension and speaking skills, but lacking equivalent knowledge of grammar, reading, and writing Chinese characters. Equivalent to CHINLANG 21. Prerequisite: Placement Test, CHINLANG 3B.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: Language
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
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
CHINLANG 23:
Second-Year Modern Chinese, Third Quarter
Continuation of CHINLANG 22. Listening, speaking, reading, writing. Daily sections may be set at the beginning of the quarter to suit schedule requirements. Prerequisite: Placement Test, CHINLANG 22.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: Language
CHINLANG 23B:
Second-Year Chinese for Bilingual Students, Third Quarter
Continuation of CHINLANG 22B. For students with advanced comprehension and speaking skills, but lacking equivalent knowledge of grammar, reading, and writing Chinese characters. Prerequisite: Placement Test, CHINLANG 22B.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: Language
CHINLANG 25A:
Advanced Cantonese Conversation
This is a 3-quarter series of advance Cantonese for students who have completed Intermediate Conversational Cantonese, or its equivalent, and wish to continue to develop their speaking and listening skills. The primary objective of the advance series is to continue exploring the Cantonese language and culture through a wide variety of engaging activities and multimedia materials designed to build on their speaking and listening proficiencies needed in traveling, studying, living, or working in Cantonese-speaking communities. Students will be exposed to authentic materials and participating in various activities, such as Cantonese in movies, in-depth discussion on topics related to personal interests, social, community and global issues, interview, documentaries, classic and popular Cantopop, and TV show clips. Appropriate online resources are used to facilitate learning.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 2
CHINLANG 27:
Intermediate Chinese Conversation, First Quarter
First quarter of the three-quarter sequence. 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 3 or consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 2
| Repeatable
for credit
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
CHINLANG 29:
Intermediate Chinese Conversation, Third Quarter
Continuation of CHINLANG 28. 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 28 or consent of instructor
Terms: Spr
| Units: 2
| Repeatable
for credit
CHINLANG 41:
Intermediate-to-Advanced Chinese Conversation, First Quarter
Repeatable once for units. Prerequisite: CHINLANG 23.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 2
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 4 units total)
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)
CHINLANG 43:
Intermediate-to-Advanced Chinese Conversation, Third Quarter
Continuation of CHINLANG 42. Repeatable once for units. Prerequisite: CHINLANG 23.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 2
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 4 units total)
CHINLANG 51:
Chinese Calligraphy
Introductory course on Chinese calligraphy. Practice writing Chinese characters with a brush, emphasizing regular/standard script and the composition of the characters. May be repeated for credit.Prerequisite CHINLANG 2 or consent of instructor.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 2
| Repeatable
for credit
CHINLANG 99:
Language Specials
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.nn (Staff)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-5
| Repeatable
for credit
CHINLANG 101:
Third-Year Modern Chinese, First Quarter
Continuation of CHINLANG 23. 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 23.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: Language
CHINLANG 101B:
Third-Year Modern Chinese for Bilingual Students, First Quarter
Continuation of CHINLANG 23B. Equivalent to CHINLANG 101. For students with advanced listening and speaking abilities, but lacking equivalent knowledge in reading and writing. Prerequisite: Placement Test, CHINLANG 23B.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: Language
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
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
CHINLANG 103:
Third-Year Modern Chinese, Third Quarter
Continuation of CHINLANG 102. 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 102.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: Language
CHINLANG 103B:
Third-Year Modern Chinese for Bilingual Students, Third Quarter
Continuation of CHINLANG 102B. Equivalent of CHINLANG 103. For students with advanced listening and speaking abilities, but lacking equivalent knowledge in reading and writing. Prerequisite: CHINLANG 102B.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: Language
CHINLANG 121:
Advanced Chinese Conversation, First Quarter
Continuation of CHINLANG 29. This is the first quarter of a three-quarter sequence 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. Placement Test, CHINLANG 103.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 2
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 4 units total)
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)
CHINLANG 123:
Advanced Chinese Conversation, Third Quarter
Continuation of CHINLANG 122. Third 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 development of conversational skills. Prerequisite: Chinlang 122
Terms: Spr
| Units: 2
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 4 units total)
CHINLANG 125:
Chinese through Modern Fiction (CHINLANG 225)
Increasing Chinese language proficiency through reading original modern Chinese literary masterpieces covered in Chingen 133/233, including prominent modern Chinese writers such as Lu Xun, Shen Congwen, Ding Ling, Zhang Ailing and Yu Hua. Students will gain Chinese language skills and enhance their understanding of Chinese culture. Enrollment in Chingen 133/233 is not required but encouraged. Prerequisite: Chinlang 103,Chinlang 103B or equivalent (proved by placement test result).
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
CHINLANG 131:
Business Chinese, First Quarter
This is the first 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 103 or equivalent.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3-4
| UG Reqs: Language
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
CHINLANG 133:
Business Chinese, Third Quarter
Continuation of CHINLANG132. This is the third 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 132.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3-4
| UG Reqs: Language
CHINLANG 199:
Individual Reading
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-5
| Repeatable
for credit
CHINLANG 200:
Directed Reading
May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-5
| Repeatable
for credit
CHINLANG 211:
Fourth-Year Modern Chinese, First Quarter
Continuation of CHINLANG 103. This is the first quarter of a three-quarter sequence designed for students with advanced-level proficiency in 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 103.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 5
CHINLANG 211B:
Fourth- Year Modern Chinese for Bilingual Students, First Quarter
Continuation of CHINLANG 103B. This is the first quarter of a three-quarter sequence designed for bilingual students with advanced-level proficiency in Chinese. 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 103B.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
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
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
CHINLANG 213:
Fourth-Year Modern Chinese, Third Quarter
Continuation of CHINLANG 212. Third 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 212.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 5
CHINLANG 213B:
Fourth-Year Modern Chinese for Bilingual Students, Third Quarter
Continuation of CHINLANG 212B. Third 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 212B.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
CHINLANG 225:
Chinese through Modern Fiction (CHINLANG 125)
Increasing Chinese language proficiency through reading original modern Chinese literary masterpieces covered in Chingen 133/233, including prominent modern Chinese writers such as Lu Xun, Shen Congwen, Ding Ling, Zhang Ailing and Yu Hua. Students will gain Chinese language skills and enhance their understanding of Chinese culture. Enrollment in Chingen 133/233 is not required but encouraged. Prerequisite: Chinlang 103,Chinlang 103B or equivalent (proved by placement test result).
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
CHINLANG 231A:
Fifth-Year Modern Chinese: Current Issues, First Quarter
One of the two components of fifth-year Chinese, first 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 sociocultural appropriate language in formal and informal, academic, and professional contexts. Students can take Chinlang 231A alone for 2 units, or take 231A concurrently with Chinlang 231B for 4 units.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 2
CHINLANG 231B:
Fifth-Year Modern Chinese: Cultural Texts, First Quarter
One of the two components of fifth-year Chinese, first 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 231B alone for 2 units, or take 231B concurrently with 231A for 4 units. Prerequisite: Placement Test, CHINLANG 213, or CHINLANG 213B.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 2
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
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
CHINLANG 233A:
Fifth-Year Modern Chinese: Current Issues, Third Quarter
One of the two components of fifth-year Chinese, third 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 233A alone for 2 units, or take 233A concurrently with 233B for 4 units. Prerequisite: Placement Test, CHINLANG 232A, or CHINLANG 232B.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 2
CHINLANG 233B:
Fifth-Year Modern Chinese: Cultural Texts, Third Quarter
One of the two components of fifth-year Chinese, third 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 233B alone for 2 units, or take 233B concurrently with 233A for 4 units. Prerequisite: Placement Test, CHINLANG 232B, or CHINLANG 232A.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 2
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)
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
Instructors: ;
Chung, M. (PI);
DiBello, M. (PI);
Jia, L. (PI);
Lin, N. (PI);
Singleton, L. (PI);
Wang, H. (PI);
Zeng, H. (PI);
Zhang, Y. (PI);
Zheng, Y. (PI);
Zhou, X. (PI);
chen, x. (PI)
