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CHIN 1000  Chinese I  (3)  
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. Corequisite: CHIN 1001
Requisite(s): Corequisite of CHIN 1001  
Course Fee: Yes  
CHIN 1001  Chinese I Lab  (1)  
Language laboratory to accompany CHIN 1000. Offered on a credit/no-credit grade basis. Corequisite: CHIN 1000.
Requisite(s): Corequisite: CHIN 1000  
CHIN 1010  Chinese II  (3)  
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. Prerequisite: CHIN 1000 with grade of C- or better, placement, or consent of chair.
Requisite(s): Prerequisite: CHIN 1000 with grade of C- or better, placement, or consent of chair.  
CHIN 1011  Chinese II Lab  (1)  
Language laboratory to accompany CHIN 1010. Offered on a credit/no-credit grade basis. Corequisite: CHIN 1010.
Requisite(s): Corequisite: CHIN 1010.  
CHIN 2000  Chinese III  (3)  
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. Prerequisite: CHIN 1010 with grade of C- or better, placement, or consent of chair.
Requisite(s): Prerequisite: CHIN 1010 with grade of C- or better, placement, or consent of chair.  
CHIN 2001  Chinese III Lab  (1)  
Language laboratory to accompany CHIN 2000. Offered on a credit/no-credit grade basis. Corequisite: CHIN 2000.
Requisite(s): Corequisite: CHIN 2000.  
CHIN 2010  Chinese IV  (3)  
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. Prerequisite: CHIN 2000 with grade of C- or better, placement, or consent of chair.
Requisite(s): Prerequisite: CHIN 2000 with grade of C- or better, placement, or consent of chair.  
CHIN 2011  Chinese IV Lab  (1)  
Language laboratory to accompany CHIN 2010. Offered on a credit/no-credit grade basis. Corequisite: CHIN 2010.
Requisite(s): Corequisite: CHIN 2010.  
CHIN 2820  Study Abroad  (1-6)  
Course designed for lower level study abroad credit in Chinese. May be repeated up to a maximum of 6 units. Prerequisite: Consent of chair.
Repeatable for Credit: Yes, up to 6 units