101, 102, 103 First-Year Chinese (5 credits each). To be taken in sequence, Fundamentals of the modern standard language (putonghua, Mandarin): pronunciation, grammar, aural comprehension, reading, and speaking.
201, 202, 203 Second-Year Chinese (5 credits each). Prerequisite: Chinese 103 or equivalent; to be taken in sequence. Review of the fundamentals of the modern standard language; emphasis on acquisition of oral and written vocabulary; intensive reading of graded materials in modern Chinese; discussion in Chinese of course texts and related materials.
280 Traditional Chinese Characters (2 credits). Prerequisite: Chinese 101. An introduction to the principles used in the formation of Chinese characters. The components of the characters are analyzed and compared with the new, simplified forms. Prepared texts provide practice in reading the characters. Calligraphy sessions provide opportunity to write the traditional forms. In addition, three phonetic transcription methods are taught.
301, 302, 303 Third-Year Chinese (5 credits each). Prerequisite: Chinese 203; to be taken in sequence. Intensive reading, written vocabulary acquisition (reaching the 1,400 character level by the end of the sequence) and oral comprehension of materials in modern standard Chinese.
330 Chinese Culture through Film and Literature (3 credits). Prerequisite: Chinese 203 or permission of instructor. An introduction to cultural aspects of Chinese through a study of film as oral and visual texts. Film scripts and short stories, especially those from which films have been adapted, are used to enhance reading and discussion skills. Repeatable to a maximum of 9 credits.
360 Business Chinese (3 credits). Prerequisite: Chinese 203 or permission of instructor. Designed to prepare students to use Chinese in professional settings. Study of vocabulary and protocol specific to business endeavors is emphasized. Textbooks, videos and newspaper articles form the core materials of instruction.
390 Introduction to Chinese Language and Linguistics/402 Linguistics (4 credits). Prerequisite: Linguistics 201 or Chinese 203. An introduction to the phonology, morphology, syntax, lexicon and writing system of the Chinese language. Also explores the relationship between language and society.
