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Introduction to standard Chinese (Putonghua) and culture, with emphasis on spoken language as it is used today. Both Jiantizi (simplified forms) and Fantizi (complex form) will be taught. Development of basic reading and writing skills. Study of Chinese cultural forms that underlie the language.

Prerequisite(s):  101 is prerequisite to 102.

Unit(s):  1-1

Reinforcement and expansion of skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Appreciation of Chinese culture.

Prerequisite(s):  Chinese 102 is prerequisite to 201; 201 is prerequisite to 202.

General Education Requirement:  (202 only, COM2)

Unit(s):  1-1

A continuation of Chinese 202. Focuses on the further development of the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Prerequisite(s):  Chinese 202.

Unit(s):  1

(Summer only; taught in China.) Reinforcement of competent aural and oral communication skills in Chinese. Opportunities to interact with native speakers/language partners on a regular basis.

Prerequisite(s):  Chinese 202.

Unit(s):  1

Introduction to major current issues and influential figures on political, social and, in particular, cultural scenes of China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, with reference to relevant historical background.

Prerequisite(s):  Chinese 202.

Unit(s):  1

(Summer only; taught in China). Reinforcement of communicative language skills, reading, and writing. Emphasis on major current issues and cultural scenes of China and Hong Kong, with reference to relevant historical background. Students will participate in various field trips.

Prerequisite(s):  Chinese 202.

Unit(s):  1

Internship experiences outside of the department in fields related to Chinese studies. No more than 1.5 units of internship in any one department and 3.5 units of internship overall may be counted toward required degree units.

Prerequisite(s):  Permission of department.

Unit(s):  .5-1

Students lead practice sessions associated with the elementary and intermediate language sequence in Chinese. The practice assistantship does not count as credit toward the major or minor. Up to one unit can be applied toward graduation credit.

Prerequisite(s):  Permission of department.

Unit(s):  .25

Prepares for more advanced study of Chinese through rigorous vocabulary expansion, more sophisticated language usage patterns, and introduction to basics of formal and literary styles. Materials are designed to advance the student's fluency for everyday communicative tasks as well as reading skills.

Prerequisite(s):  Chinese 301 and 311 or permission of the instructor.

Unit(s):  1-1

Special projects individually pursued under supervision of faculty member.

Prerequisite(s):  Permission of instructor.

Unit(s):  .5-1

Special interest topics offered at department's discretion. Recent topics include contemporary readings in culture, literature and history; and romance.

Prerequisite(s):  Chinese 301 or permission of instructor.

Unit(s):  1