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For a minor in Chinese, the student is required to take one lower level elective (CHI 2000), one upper level elective (CHI 3000) and any three other upper level courses on the 3000 and 4000 levels.
| CHI 1000 Beginning Chinese I This is the first Chinese course in a sequential series conducted in Chinese. The study involves basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Credit: 3 units. |
CHI 3002 Ancient China: Culture and Civilization The course is designed to introduce different cultural aspects of ancient China. The contents include ancient Chinese thought, eminent personnel in the ancient times, painting, calligraphy, architectural styles, ancient cities and historical sites. Prerequisite:CHI 3000 Credit: 3 units |
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| CHI 1001 Beginning Chinese II This is a second course in a sequential series; basic language skills continue. Prerequisite: CHI 1000 Credit: 3 units. |
CHI 3003 Modern China: Culture and Civilization It is an introductory course to the culture and civilization of modern China which includes not only an understanding of the art, entertainment and life style of the nation, but also less tangible aspects such as attitudes, prejudices, folklore and so forth. It may be taken as part of Windows to the World Program. Prerequisite: CHI 3000 Credit: 3 units. |
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| CHI 2000 Intermediate Chinese I This is the first course in the intermediate Chinese series. There is continued development of skills in all areas at the sentence level. The student begins learning to comprehend and create paragraph-level language, such as factual descriptions and narrations, and handle more everyday, life situations.It is intended for students who wish to either complement their language studies or begin the minor. It is the required lower level elective for the minor. Prerequisite: CHI 1001 Credit: 3 units. |
CHI 3004 Advanced Business Chinese A continuation of CHI 2001, the course is designed for students who are interested in doing business in Chinese-speaking communities (China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore). Students not only learn specialized vocabulary for business and economics but also the conventions of business interaction and correspondence.. Prerequisite: CHI 3000 Credit: 3 units. |
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| CHI 2001 Intermediate Chinese II This is the second course in the intermediate Chinese series. There is continued development of language skills. Prerequisite: CHI 2000 Credit: 3 units. |
CHI 4000 Advanced Chinese Reading and Writing I A modern Chinese reading and writing course at the advanced level, it serves as a transitional course from language to literature. It aims at increasing students’ linguistic competence by focusing on the following aspects: (1) expansion and enrichment of the students’ vocabulary significantly; (2) practice in advanced Chinese grammar and rhetoric; (3) development of the students’ abilities to read and analyze modern Chinese prose, essays and short stories; (4) comprehensive training in Chinese formal writing. Prerequisite: CHI 3000 Credit: 3 units. |
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| CHI 2002 Business Chinese This course aims to teach students the communication skills in daily life and business interactions. The course introduces basic business vocabulary and forms of communication appropriate for various business situations. The aim is to enable students to acquire foundational, cultural, social, and legal knowledge for engaging in business in or with China. It is a conversational course. Prerequisite: CHI 1001 Credit: 3 units. |
CHI 4001 Advanced Chinese Reading and Writing II A continuation of CHI 4000, CHI 4001 is a modern Chinese reading and writing course at the advanced level. It aims at increasing students’ linguistic competence by focusing on the following aspects: (1) expansion and enrichment of students’ vocabulary significantly; (2) practice in advanced Chinese grammar and rhetoric; (3) development of the students’ abilities to read and analyze modern Chinese prose, essays and short stories; (4) comprehensive training in Chinese formal writing. Prerequisite: CHI 4000 Credit: 3 units. |
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| CHI 2003 Tourist Chinese The course is designed for students who have finished beginning level of Chinese study and want to go to China for living, study and traveling. It provides the introduction to practical Chinese used in airports, shops, restaurants, banks, hospitals and tourist attractions. It is a conversational course. This course is recommended to the students who are interested in Windows to the World Program. Prerequisite: CHI 1001 Credit: 3 units. |
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| CHI 2004 Conversational Chinese The course complements CHI 2002 and CHI 2003 continuing to place emphasis on spoken Chinese in the context of today’s modern world. It presents more dialogues and role playing and is focused towards the student’s career goals. Prerequisite: CHI 1001 Credit: 3 units |
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| CHI 3000 Advanced Grammar and Composition I This is the first advanced course in a sequential series. It further develops the basic language skills of the intermediate level. It focuses on expressing opinions, comparisons, describing things, and giving encouragement. It is the required upper level elective. Prerequisite: CHI 2000 Credit: 3 units. |
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| CHI 3001 Advanced Grammar and Composition II This is the second course in a sequential series. It further develops the basic language skills of the intermediate level. It focuses on making acquaintances, indicating possibilities, expressing concern, stressing a point, questioning and refusing. Prerequisite: CHI 3000 Credit: 3 units |
For a minor in Chinese, the student is required to take one lower level elective (CHI 2000), one upper level elective (CHI 3000) and any three other upper level courses on the 3000 and 4000 levels.