Chinese (CHIN)
CHIN-120
Chinese I 5 UNITS
5.0 hours lecture
An introductory course to the Chinese language and the culture of its speakers. This course facilitates the practical application of the language in everyday oral and written communication at the beginning novice level. Since the focus will be on basic communication skills, the class will be conducted in Mandarin Chinese as much as possible. While becoming familiar with the Chinese speaking world, students will learn structures that will enable them to function in Chinese in everyday contexts. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-C, CSU-C2, IGETC-6A)
CHIN-121
Chinese II 5 UNITS
Prerequisite: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in CHIN 120 or two years of high school Chinese or equivalent.
5.0 hours lecture
This second course will continue to develop oral skills based on practical everyday needs and written skills based on formal communication. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-C, CSU-C2, IGETC-3B,6A)
CHIN-220
Chinese III 5 UNITS
Prerequisite: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in CHIN 121 or three years of high school Chinese or equivalent.
5.0 hours lecture
Chinese 220 is the continuation of Chinese 121. The course will continue to develop oral, listening, reading, and writing skills in order to acquire proficiency in Mandarin Chinese. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-C, CSU-C2, IGETC-3B,6A)
CHIN-221
Chinese IV 5 UNITS
Prerequisite: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in CHIN 220 or four years of high school Chinese or equivalent.
5.0 hours lecture
Chinese 221 is the continuation of Chinese 220. The course will continue to develop oral, listening, reading, and writing skills in order to acquire proficiency in Mandarin Chinese. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-C, CSU-C2, IGETC-3B,6A)
CHIN-250
Conversational Chinese I 3 UNITS
Prerequisite: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in CHIN 121 or three years of high school Chinese or equivalent.
3.0 hours lecture
This course will continue to develop oral, listening, reading, and writing skills with emphasis in oral proficiency in Mandarin Chinese. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-C, CSU-C2, IGETC-6A)
CHIN-251
Conversational Chinese II 3 UNITS
Prerequisite: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in CHIN 250 or four years of high school Chinese or equivalent.
3.0 hours lecture
This course will continue to develop oral, listening, reading, and writing skills with emphasis in oral proficiency in Mandarin Chinese. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-C, CSU-C2, IGETC-6A)