An introduction to the nature of the discipline and the fundamentals of language and culture. The main goal of this course is to begin to learn to speak, read, write, and comprehend spoken Chinese at the novice-low level. Special emphasis is placed on developing communication skills and on increasing awareness of cultures in the Chinese-speaking world.

Language laboratory to accompany CHIN 1000. Offered on a credit/no-credit grade basis.

A continuation of CHIN 1000. This course continues to develop the student's ability to speak, read, write and comprehend spoken Chinese. Students should achieve the novice-mid skill level. Special emphasis is placed on developing communication skills and on increasing awareness of cultures in the Chinese-speaking world.

Language laboratory to accompany CHIN 1010. Offered on a credit/no-credit grade basis.

A review of fundamentals and a more in-depth examination of the Chinese language leading to student performance at the novice-high level. Continued focus on listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and increasing knowledge of Chinese-speaking cultures. Active use of language skills.

Language laboratory to accompany CHIN 2000. Offered on a credit/no-credit grade basis.

A continuation of CHIN 2000. Continued examination of the Chinese language leading to student performance at the intermediate-low level. Focus on listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and increasing knowledge of Chinese-speaking cultures. Active use of language skills.

Language laboratory to accompany CHIN 2010. Offered on a credit/no-credit grade basis.

Course designed for lower level study abroad credit in Chinese. May be repeated up to a maximum of 6 units. Prerequisite: Consent of chair.