Chinese (CHIN)

This course covers the fundamentals of Mandarin Chinese through listening, speaking, reading and writing. This course provides practice in pronunciation and development of comprehension.

This course builds on the foundations established in CHIN 101 through listening, speaking, reading and writing activities. This course provides practice in pronunciation and development of comprehension.

The fundamentals of Chinese through listening, speaking and writing. The course is the equivalent of CHIN 101-CHIN 102.

The fundamentals of Chinese through intensive listening, speaking, reading and writing at the intermediate level. This four-week course is the equivalent of CHIN 231-CHIN 232.

A more in-depth study of grammar, vocabulary building, conversation and reading. Includes an introduction to composition.

A thorough review of grammar, vocabulary building, conversation, composition and reading.

This course focuses on enhancing students' practical communication skills in Chinese, preparing them for everyday interactions in personal, academic and professional contexts. Building on the foundations established in CHIN 232, this course emphasizes real-life language use through topics related to daily life, social events and work. Students will engage in listening, speaking, reading and writing activities designed to improve fluency and cultural understanding. The course prepares students to navigate various real-world situations while deepening their knowledge of Chinese social customs and language norms. Instruction is in Chinese.

This course explores Chinese language and culture through various forms of popular media, including weichat, tik-tok, video games, movies, TV series and Chinese pop music. Students will engage with authentic materials to enhance their understanding of contemporary Chinese language while gaining insights into modern Chinese society and cultural trends. By analyzing these media, students will expand their vocabulary, improve listening comprehension, and develop their ability to critically evaluate cultural products. The course is designed for upper-beginner to lower-intermediate students looking to apply their language skills in real-world, culturally relevant contexts. Through discussions, presentations and creative projects, students will strengthen both their linguistic abilities and their cultural literacy. Instruction is in Chinese.

This course offers a general history of China from the earliest records of Chinese civilization through 1911, end of the Chinese dynasties. The course is introductory, has no prerequisites, and assumes no prior knowledge of China or its language. The course approaches China from a wide range of viewpoints, focusing on political, economic, social, religious, philosophical and artistic developments. Instruction is in English.

This Chinese course focuses on building proficiency in the language with an emphasis on oral and written expression to facilitate further study of the culture. Students will learn how to use the appropriate language in culturally specific contexts and develop intercultural competence. The course's essential question is "How do Chinese-speaking peoples communicate on subjects that are at the heart of their societies?" Instruction is in Chinese.

This Chinese course introduces students to the regions or countries where the language is spoken, the features of the area, and the ways of life there. The course examines the identities, customs and events that influence the lives of people living in these culturally and linguistically defined areas and explores the diverse cultural landscapes that shape their lives. Instruction is in Chinese.

This course is designed for learners who already have a foundational understanding of Mandarin and want to expand their skills in a professional and business context. It bridges the gap between conversational fluency and workplace proficiency, focusing on vocabulary, cultural norms and communication strategies essential for doing business in Chinese-speaking environments.

The course is an introduction to business and society in China, the world's second largest economy. The course explores the development of Chinese society in business and economic contexts. It provides students with an understanding of the geography, society, culture and ideology in China. The course is conducted in a research-based approach, through lectures, readings, presentations and discussions. Students will learn the fundamental bases of Chinese society from a historical and global perspective. They will also achieve a better understanding of business activities in China.

The major goal of this course is to help students further develop proficiency in reading and writing based on their competence in listening and speaking. Students are expected to appropriately express their ideas on a wide range of topics and demonstrate reading competence in Mandarin.

This course addresses theoretical strategies of translation and applies them in practical contexts using internet-based language resources on a variety of topics to improve students' knowledge of Chinese language and translation strategies.

This course will examine a particular topic in Chinese literature. It may cover all or a specific Chinese literature genre. Course may be repeated if content varies.

Students will study a particular topic in the culture of Chinese-speaking countries. This course may be repeated if content varies.

Students will study a particular topic in Chinese linguistics. Topics could include an introduction to Chinese sociolinguistics or psycholinguistics. This course may be repeated if content varies.

Special topics or independent studies in Chinese.