About Chinese Language Courses

CHINÌý1010 (5) Beginning Chinese 1

An introduction to the fundamentals of modern standard Chinese (Mandarin), including pronunciation, Chinese characters, grammar, and conversation. Â鶹ÒùÔº develop all four skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) with an emphasis on oral communication. Texts are in simplified characters with vocabulary in both simplified and traditional characters. Â鶹ÒùÔº with pre-existing competence in Chinese must take a placement exam or consult with the language coordinator before enrollment. ÌýÌýÌýÌý

CHINÌý1020 (5) Beginning Chinese 2

Continuation ofÌýCHINÌý1010.ÌýÂ鶹ÒùÔº with pre-existing competence in Chinese must take a placement exam or consult with the language coordinator before enrollment. ÌýÌýÌýÌý

  • ¸é±ð±ç³Ü¾±²õ¾±³Ù±ð²õ:ÌýRequires prerequisite course ofÌýCHINÌý1010Ìý(minimum grade C).

CHINÌý2110 (5) Intermediate Chinese 1

This course continues the training in all four skills as developed in the first year. Â鶹ÒùÔº enhance communicative skills in listening and speaking and expand reading and writing vocabulary in modern Chinese. Texts are in simplified characters with vocabulary in both simplified and traditional characters. Â鶹ÒùÔº with competence in Chinese obtained from a program, institution, or experiences external to CU must take a placement exam or consult with the language coordinator before enrollment.

CHIN 2120 (5) Intermediate Chinese 2

Continuation ofÌýCHIN 2110.ÌýÂ鶹ÒùÔº with pre-existing competence in Chinese must take a placement exam or consult with the language coordinator before enrollment. ÌýÌýÌýÌý

  • ¸é±ð±ç³Ü¾±²õ¾±³Ù±ð²õ:ÌýRequires prerequisite course ofÌýCHIN 2110Ìý(minimum grade C).

CHINÌý3110 (5) Advanced Chinese 1

Surveys a variety of authentic language materials, including films, plays, newspaper articles, essays, and short stories. Texts are studied with an emphasis on more sophisticated grammar structures and an attention to issues of social and cultural background. Texts and vocabulary are in both simplified and traditional characters.ÌýÂ鶹ÒùÔº with competence in Chinese obtained from a program, institution, or experiences external to CU must take a placement exam or consult with the language coordinator before enrollment.

CHIN 3120 (5) Advanced Chinese 2

Continuation ofÌýCHIN 3110.ÌýÂ鶹ÒùÔº with pre-existing competence in Chinese must take a placement exam or consult with the language coordinator before enrollment. ÌýÌýÌýÌý

  • ¸é±ð±ç³Ü¾±²õ¾±³Ù±ð²õ:ÌýRequires prerequisite course ofÌýCHIN 3110Ìý(minimum grade C).