About Chinese Language Courses

CHIN 1010 (5) Beginning Chinese 1

An introduction to the fundamentals of modern standard Chinese (Mandarin), including pronunciation, Chinese characters, grammar, and conversation. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ develop all four skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) with an emphasis on oral communication. Texts are in simplified characters with vocabulary in both simplified and traditional characters. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ with pre-existing competence in Chinese must take a placement exam or consult with the language coordinator before enrollment.     

CHIN 1020 (5) Beginning Chinese 2

Continuation of CHIN 1010. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ with pre-existing competence in Chinese must take a placement exam or consult with the language coordinator before enrollment.     

  • Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of CHIN 1010 (minimum grade C).

CHIN 2110 (5) Intermediate Chinese 1

This course continues the training in all four skills as developed in the first year. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ enhance communicative skills in listening and speaking and expand reading and writing vocabulary in modern Chinese. Texts are in simplified characters with vocabulary in both simplified and traditional characters. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ with competence in Chinese obtained from a program, institution, or experiences external to CU must take a placement exam or consult with the language coordinator before enrollment.

CHIN 2120 (5) Intermediate Chinese 2

Continuation of CHIN 2110. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ with pre-existing competence in Chinese must take a placement exam or consult with the language coordinator before enrollment.     

  • Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of CHIN 2110 (minimum grade C).

CHIN 3110 (5) Advanced Chinese 1

Surveys a variety of authentic language materials, including films, plays, newspaper articles, essays, and short stories. Texts are studied with an emphasis on more sophisticated grammar structures and an attention to issues of social and cultural background. Texts and vocabulary are in both simplified and traditional characters. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ with competence in Chinese obtained from a program, institution, or experiences external to CU must take a placement exam or consult with the language coordinator before enrollment.

CHIN 3120 (5) Advanced Chinese 2

Continuation of CHIN 3110. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ with pre-existing competence in Chinese must take a placement exam or consult with the language coordinator before enrollment.     

  • Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of CHIN 3110 (minimum grade C).