CHIN 104.  Introductory Chinese I   (3).

Introduces the Chinese language with emphasis on the fundamentals of phonetics, listening, speaking, reading and writing, as well as gaining an understanding of Chinese culture. Intended for students with no previous formal instruction in Chinese. Course includes diversity content.

CHIN 105.  Elementary Chinese I   (3).

Students continue learning the basic skills of listening to, speaking, reading and writing of Chinese for everyday communication, as well as gaining competence in Chinese culture. Course includes diversity content. Prerequisite(s): CHIN 104 or departmental consent.

CHIN 106.  Elementary Chinese II   (3).

Students further develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Students learn more useful expressions and the advanced sentence structures necessary for use in day-to-day life. Different aspects of Chinese culture and society are introduced as well. Continues the introduction to the Chinese language with emphasis on improving the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing, as well as gaining competence in Chinese culture. Course includes diversity content. Prerequisite(s): CHIN 105 or departmental consent.