| CHIN 1101 Beginning Chinese Language and
Culture I, 4 credits
Students with two or more years of high school Chinese completed within the past two years should enroll in CHIN 1102.
First semester of a one-year sequence in elementary Chinese. This first semester course aims to 1) impart to students a general understanding of the nature and history of the Chinese language, 2) teach students to understand and us basic sentence patterns and 300-plus vocabulary words, and 3) teach students to recognize and write approximately 200 Chinese characters. Students are also taught to use Chinese-English dictionaries, Chinese work-processing software, Chinese-language Internet software, and Clavis Sinica, a computer-based Chinese text reader.
CHIN 1102 Beginning Chinese Language and
Culture II, 4 credits
Prerequisite: CHIN 1101, two or more years of high school Chinese, or permission of instructor.
Second semester of a one-year sequence in elementary Chinese. This second semester aims to 1) impart to students a general understanding of the nature and history of the Chinese language, 2) teach students to understand and use basic sentence patterns and 600-plus vocabulary words, and 3) teach students to recognize and write approximately 500 Chinese characters. Students are also taught to use Chinese-English dictionaries, Chinese word-processing software, Chinese-language Internet software, and Clavis Sinica, a computer-based Chinese text reader.
CHIN 1111 Introduction to Chinese Culture,
3 credits
(Meets MnTC Goal 8)
Open to those with no knowledge of China or Chinese. Broad one-semester survey of China and its cultural heritage. Interpretation of the development of China—from the ancient period to the modern era—as seen from six different perspectives: social structure and political institutions; economic conditions; religion, philosophy, and thought; language and literature; art and architecture; and science and technology.
CHIN 2200 Field Study Abroad, 1-3 credits
(Cross-listed as HUM 2200)
Takes students to China to observe firsthand both ancient and modern components of this civilization. When offered as a tour, a classroom segment will precede the trip, covering such topics as a brief history of the area to be visited, cultural differences, etc. No knowledge of Chinese language is required.
CHIN 2201 Intermediate Chinese Language
and Culture I, 4 credits
(Meets MnTC Goal 8)
Prerequisite: CHIN 1102, two or more years of high school Chinese, or permission of instructor.
Intermediate Chinese I aims at increased proficiency in comprehension, spoken production, reading, writing, and translation skills. Emphasis is on understanding Chinese grammar and syntax as well as the unique cultural patterns of China that can contribute to more effective communication. Wider range of readings, more writing and translation exercises, and increased use of audio/visual materials, radical dictionary, and Chinese-language software are essential parts of the course.
CHIN 2202 Intermediate Chinese Language
and Culture II, 4 credits
(Meets MnTC Goal 8)
Prerequisite: CHIN 2201 or consent of instructor.
Continuation of Intermediate Chinese I, which aims at increased proficiency in comprehension, spoken production, reading, writing, and translation skills. Emphasis is on understanding Chinese grammar and syntax as well as the unique cultural patterns of China that can contribute to more effective communication. Wider range of readings, more writing and translation exercises, and increased use of audio/visual materials, radical dictionary, and Chinese-language software are essential parts of the course.
CHIN 2299 Independent Study, 1-8 credits
Prerequisite: Two courses in Chinese successfully completed.
Designed for students to do an in-depth study of a particular topic in Chinese. Applicants must submit a written proposal describing their intended study.
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