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 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 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 4W:
Character Writing Lab for Intermediate Speakers of Mandarin
This specialized "lab" in the basics of hand writing Chinese characters is for learners who are at or beyond first-year level proficiency in speaking, listening, and reading, but fall short in writing. Eligibility is by invitation only for anyone meeting this profile, based on the results of your Mandarin Placement test, which must be taken prior to the start of Autumn Quarter. Successful completion of 4W fulfills the language requirement, and you may go on to take 2nd Year Chinese, 2nd Quarter the following Winter.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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: Aut
| Units: 2
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 4 units total)
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 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 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 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 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 199:
Individual Reading
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 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 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