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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).

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.

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

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.

May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

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.

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.

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.