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The Language and Culture Program:
Minor in Chinese and Courses

Minor in Chinese
The minor in Chinese is designed to provide students with basic knowledge of written and spoken modern Chinese, and to introduce them to the culture, politics, and literature of Asian countries. Students interested in the minor should submit a complete Application for a Program of Minor Study to the School of Humanities main office (Durst Family Humanities Building, Room 2020). The student is assigned a minor advisor in Chinese after consultation with the appropriate faculty.

Academic Requirements for the Minor in Chinese
Five courses (20 credits), as follows:

1. CHI 1010/Beginning Chinese I
2. CHI 1020/Beginning Chinese II
3. CHI 2010/Intermediate Chinese I
4. CHI 2020/Intermediate Chinese II
5. CHI 3010/Advanced Chinese I

Chinese Courses

Beginning Chinese I
CHI 1010 / 4 credits / Fall
For students who have had little or no previous exposure to the language. Introduces the basics of pronunciation and of the structural and writing systems of standard modern Chinese (Mandarin Chinese). Credit for this course is awarded only after successful completion of CHI 1020.

Beginning Chinese II
CHI 1020 / 4 credits / Spring
A continuation of CHI 1010. Increased time is devoted to reading and writing. Development of oral skills remains the primary object of the course.
Prerequisite: CHI 1010 or equivalent

Intensive Beginning Chinese
CHI 1070 / 4 credits / Special topic (offered irregularly, summer, in China)
An intensive introduction to the Chinese language, beginning with Pinyin. Classroom instruction is supplemented by extensive experience in communication with teachers, classmates, friends, and local people. In addition, audio equipment is available to assist language learning. By the conclusion of the course, students will have mastered a substantial amount of Chinese vocabulary and be capable of using Chinese grammatical structure.

Intermediate Chinese I
CHI 2010 / 4 credits / Fall
Designed for students who have completed CHI 1010 and 1020 or the equivalent. Consolidates the foundation that students have acquired through previous coursework and introduces more complex grammatical structures and background cultural information.

Intermediate Chinese II
CHI 2020 / 4 credits / Spring
A continuation of CHI 2010. Consolidates the foundation that students have acquired through previous coursework and introduces more complex grammatical structures and background cultural information.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor

Intensive Intermediate Chinese
CHI 2070 / 4 credits / Special topic (offered irregularly, summer, in China)
Designed for students who have completed one year of beginning Chinese study. It consolidates the foundation that students have acquired through previous coursework and introduces more complex grammatical structures, background cultural information, and more sophisticated dialogues.
Prerequisite: One year of Chinese

Advanced Chinese I
CHI 3010 / 4 credits / Fall
Designed for students who have completed CHI 2010 and 2020 or studied the language for at least two years. Consolidates the knowledge and skills acquired through previous coursework and enhances reading, writing, and oral-expressive skills.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor

Advanced Chinese II
CHI 3020 / 4 credits / Spring
A continuation of CHI 3010, designed for students who have completed five semesters of college-level Chinese or the equivalent. Consolidates the knowledge and skills acquired through previous coursework and enhances reading, writing, and oral proficiency.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor

Updated June 27, 2008