| CHINESE LANGUAGE & LITERATURE (CHN) COURSES |
| CHN101: Elementary Mandarin I |
| Credits: 4 |
| CHN 101 is designed for learners with no background in Chinese. Study of basic structures of the Mandarin Chinese language with emphasis on listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Students will gain these four skills in standard Mandarin Chinese, attaining approximately the Novice-High level on the ACTFL-ETS (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) proficiency scale. Topics of conversation include basic greetings, names, family, work, study, and hobbies. |
| Prereq: -, Coreq: - |
| CHN102: Elementary Mandarin II |
| Credits: 4 |
| CHN 102 is a continuation of CHN 101. The four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in standard Mandarin Chinese are further developed. Students will gain these four skills, attaining approximately the Intermediate-low level on the ACTFL-ETS (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) proficiency scale. |
| Prereq: CHNS 101 or CHN 101 or satisfactory score on language placement test., Coreq: - |
| CHN201: Intermediate Mandarin I |
| Credits: 4 |
| In CHN 201 students will further enhance listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in standard Mandarin Chinese, attaining approximately the Intermediate-Mid level on the ACTFL-ETS (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) proficiency scale. Topics of conversation covered include college life, registering for classes, boyfriends and girlfriends, computers, as well as some essential points of Chinese geography, society, and culture. |
| Prereq: CHN 102 with a grade of “C” or higher or CHNS 102 with a grade of “C” or higher or satisfactory score on language placement test or instructor’s consent., Coreq: - |
| CHN202: Intermediate Mandarin II |
| Credits: 4 |
| In CHN 202 students will continue to further enhance their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in standard Mandarin Chinese, attaining approximately the Intermediate-High level on the ACTFL-ETS (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) proficiency scale. Topics of conversation covered include life and wellness, gender equality, environmental conservation, Chinese history, and interviewing for a job. |
| Prereq: CHN 201 with a grade of C or higher or CHNS 201 with a grade of C or higher or satisfactory score on the language placement test or instructor's consent., Coreq: - |
| CHN290: Chinese Language and Culture through Application |
| Credits: 4 |
| CHN 290, Chinese Language and Culture through Application, is created specially for native, bilingual speakers and advanced students of Mandarin Chinese. The course is designed to enhance students’ bilingual (English and Mandarin Chinese) skills and crosscultural understanding, and to develop students to become better citizens through service learning. Application of meaningful real world community service experiences, cultural readings, and personal reflections will serve as the basis for communicative activities in class. Discussions, critical thinking assignments, and writing assignments in both Chinese and English will be required. Classes will be conducted in both English and Mandarin Chinese. |
| Prereq: Qualification for ENG 100 or qualification for ESL 100. Students must be native or bilingual speakers of Chinese and English or advanced level Chinese speaking students; and consent of instructor., Coreq: - |
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