Chinese (CHIN)
CHIN 1101 Elementary Mandarin I. (Formerly 101) Introduction to the pinyin Romanization system, writing Chinese characters, and the basic structures of the language. Designed to enable students to develop basic communicative skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. No prerequisite. 3 semester credit hours plus one optional lab hour (required for minors). 3 semester credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Fall Term)
CHIN 1102 Elementary Mandarin II. (Formerly 102) Continuing study of the basic structures of the language. Designed to enable students to further develop basic communicative skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. 3 semester credit hours plus one required lab. Prerequisite: CHIN 1101 or placement and co-registration in CHIN 1109. 3 semester credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Spring Term)
CHIN 1105 Elementary Mandarin I through Study Abroad. (Formerly 105) Credit for language courses taken in accredited programs overseas. Variable credit based on total contact hours. 6 semester credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE
CHIN 1106 Elementary Mandarin II through Study Abroad. (Formerly 106) Credit for language courses taken in accredited programs overseas. Variable credit based on total contact hours. 6 semester credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE
CHIN 1108 Elementary Mandarin I Lab. (Formerly 108) Additional practice in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Required for minors. Co-registration with CHIN 1101. 0-1 semester credit hours. 1 semester credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Fall Term)
CHIN 1109 Elementary Mandarin II Lab. (Formerly 109) Additional practice in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Required for minors. Co-registration with CHIN 1102. 0-1 semester credit hours. 1 semester credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Spring Term)
CHIN 1191 Conversation and Culture. (Formerly 191) Provides an introduction to basic conversational Chinese and highlights of Chinese culture. 1 semester credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Spring Term)
CHIN 2201 Intermediate Mandarin I. (Formerly 201) Continued study of basic structures of the language. Emphasis on extensive language practice in simulated cultural settings, which will enable students to further develop communicative skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. 3 semester credit hours plus one required lab. Prerequisite: CHIN 1102 or placement and co-registration in CHIN 2208. 3 semester credit hour/s.
Designation: Global
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Fall Term)
CHIN 2202 Intermediate Mandarin II. Completion of study of basic structures of the language. Introduction to idiomatic expressions. Emphasis on extensive language practice in simulated cultural settings, which will enable students to further develop communicative skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. CHIN 2201 or placement and co-registration in CHIN 2209. 3 semester credit hour/s.
Designation: Global
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Spring Term)
CHIN 2205 Intermediate Mandarin I through Study Abroad. (Formerly 205) Credit for language courses taken in accredited programs overseas. Variable credit based on contact hours. 6 semester credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE
CHIN 2206 Intermediate Mandarin II through Study Abroad. (Formerly 206) Credit for language courses taken in accredited programs overseas. Variable credit based on contact hours. 6 semester credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE
CHIN 2208 Intermediate Mandarin I Lab. (Formerly 208) Additional practice in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Required for minors. Co-registration with CHIN 2201. 0-1 semester credit hours (minors must take it as a 1 credit hour course). 0-1 semester credit hour. 1 semester credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Fall Term)
CHIN 2209 Intermediate Mandarin II Lab. (Formerly 209) Additional practice in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Required for minors (minors must take it as one credit hour course). Co-registration with CHIN 2202. 0-1 semester credit hours. 1 semester credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Spring Term)
CHIN 2211 Intermediate Mandarin III. (Formerly 211) Emphasis on intensive acquisition of vocabulary and developing expressive and discursive abilities in written and spoken Chinese. Course also aims to improve reading and listening skills Prerequisite: CHIN 2202 or placement and co-registration with CHIN 2218. 3 semester credit hour/s.
Designation: Global
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Fall Term)
CHIN 2218 Intermediate Mandarin III Lab. (Formerly 218) Additional practice in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Co-registration with CHIN 2211. 1 semester credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Fall Term)
CHIN 2291 Topics. (Formerly 291) Selected topics in Chinese language, literature, and culture. Prerequisite: CHIN 2211, placement, or instructor consent. 1-3 semester credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE
CHIN 2295 Independent Study. (Formerly 295) Designed for the intermediate student who wishes to explore an aspect of Chinese language, literature or culture beyond the scope of the regular course offerings. Prerequisite: CHIN 2211, or department consent. 3 semester credit hour/s. Course Repeatable. Maximum number of units allowed: 12.
Campus: LISLE
CHIN 3212 Advanced Intermediate Mandarin IV. (Formerly 212) Emphasis on intensive acquisition of vocabulary and developing expressive and discursive abilities in written and spoken Chinese. Course also aims to improve reading and listening skills. Greater use of authentic materials and realia. Prerequisite: CHIN 2211 or placement and co-registration with CHIN 3219. 3 semester credit hour/s.
Designation: Global
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Spring Term)
CHIN 3219 Advanced Intermediate Mandarin IV Lab. (Formerly 219) Additional practice in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Co-registration with CHIN 3212. 1 semester credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Spring Term)
CHIN 3395 Independent Study. (Formerly 395) Designed for the advanced student who wishes to explore an aspect of Chinese language, literature, civilization or culture beyond the scope of the regular course offerings. Prerequisite: CHIN 2211, or department consent. 3 semester credit hour/s. Course Repeatable. Maximum number of units allowed: 12.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Periodically)
CHIN 4301 Studies in Chinese Culture. (Formerly 301) Students undertake study of interdisciplinary primary materials in Chinese, including use of multimedia content. Delivered at least in part in Mandarin, using a Language Across the Curriculum model. Could be equivalent to advanced courses in study abroad. Prerequisite: CHIN 2211 or instructor consent. 3 semester credit hour/s. Course Repeatable. Maximum number of units allowed: 3.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Periodically)
CHIN 4302 Directed Studies in Chinese. (Formerly 302) Students undertake study of Chinese-language content in their own area of academic interest and specialization, including use of multimedia content. Delivered at least in part in Mandarin, using a Language Across the Curriculum model. Could be equivalent to advanced courses in study abroad. Prerequisite: CHIN 2211 or Instructor consent. 3 semester credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Periodically)