Chinese (CHIN)

*101. Elementary Chinese Conversation & Grammar-I (4) (F, Sp) Emphasis on conversation. Romanization, character reading, and basic grammar also included. Language laboratory required.

*102. Elementary Chinese Conversation & Grammar- II (4) (W) Continued emphasis on conversation. Character reading and grammar also included. Language laboratory required. (Prerequisite: CHIN 101) May be taken during summer term study abroad in China.

*201. Intermediate Chinese (4) (F) Continued emphasis on conversation. Vocabulary building, advanced grammar review, reading, and writing also included. (Prerequisite: CHIN 102.)

*301. Introduction to Chinese Literature (3) (F) Extensive readings from modern Chinese authors. (Prerequisite: CHIN 201)

311. Advanced Chinese Conversation (3) (W) Intensive collaborative approach to conversational Chinese based on selected dialogue patterns and situations. (Prerequisite: CHIN 201)

390R. Special Topics in Chinese (1-3) (Variable).

441. Classical Chinese Literature (3) (W) Intensive reading in the classical novel. (Prerequisite: CHIN 301 and CHIN 311.)

445R. Special Studies in Chinese (3) (Sp) (Alternative Years) A variable content course designed to meet specific needs and fill specific requests of advanced students. (CHIN 301 and CHIN 311.)

495R. Directed Readings in Chinese (1-3) (variable) May be repeated for credit. Assignments are made to fit the needs of the individual student. (Consent of instructor)

*Cantonese speakers will have different emphasis depending on individual needs.