Chinese

CHIN 401 - Elementary Chinese
Credits: 4.00
Aural-oral practice in meaningful contexts of the fundamental vocabulary and grammar of Mandarin Chinese. Reading and writing in romanization (pinyin) and in Chinese characters. Special fee.

CHIN 402 - Elementary Chinese
Credits: 4.00
Aural-oral practice in meaningful contexts of the fundamental vocabulary and grammar of Mandarin Chinese. Reading and writing in romanization (pinyin) and in Chinese characters. Special fee.

CHIN 425 - Introduction to Chinese Culture and Society
Credits: 4.00
Taught in English. Aspects of the political, social and cultural life of China through readings, discussion, papers, and film. Strongly recommended for students planning an Asian Studies minor. Special fee.

CHIN 503 - Intermediate Chinese
Credits: 4.00
Continuation of CHIN 401-402. Conducted entirely in Chinese, with work on listening comprehension, speech, reading, and writing of Chinese characters, with increasing attention to reading contemporary Chinese texts. Special fee

CHIN 504 - Intermediate Chinese
Credits: 4.00
Continuation of CHIN 401-402. Conducted entirely in Chinese, with work on listening comprehension, speech, reading, and writing of Chinese characters, with increasing attention to reading contemporary Chinese texts. Special fee

CHIN 521 - Chinese Literature in Translation
Credits: 4.00
Representative works of master Chinese writers reflecting themes of 20th century China. Lu Hsun, Shen Ts'ung-Wen, Bei Dao, and others. Lectures, discussion, and readings in English. Special fee.

CHIN 795 - Independent Study
Credits: 1.00 to 4.00
Open to highly qualified juniors and seniors. To be taken only with the permission of department chairperson and of the supervising faculty member or members. Barring duplication of subject, may be repeated for credit.