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CHIN 101  Credits 4 
Title Beginning Chinese I 
Lasc Area Goal 8  
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description An introduction to the basic sounds and structure of Mandarin Chinese. Intended to provide a foundation in the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing with an emphasis on oral proficiency. Chinese culture is also presented as an integral part of the course. Applicable toward East Asian Studies major and minor. MnTC Goal 8 



Course Code
CHIN 102  Credits 4 
Title Beginning Chinese II 
Prerequisite CHIN 101 
Lasc Area Goal 8  
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description Fundamentals of Mandarin Chinese, second semester. Continues to develop the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing with an emphasis on oral proficiency. Applicable toward East Asian Studies major and minor. MnTC Goal 8 



Course Code
CHIN 132  Credits 3 
Title Introduction to Chinese Culture 
Lasc Area Goal 7  
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description An introduction to the major aspects of Chinese culture from ancient times to the present. Topics include language, folklore, festivals, philosophy, religion, family, education, literature and daily life. Lecture, discussion, readings, and films in English. Applicable toward East Asian Studies major and minor. MnTC Goal 7. 



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CHIN 190  Credits 1-4 
Title Topics in Chinese Language, Literature, and Culture 
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description Topics in Chinese language, literature, and culture. May be repeated since content may vary. Applicable toward East Asian Studies major and minor. 



Course Code
CHIN 201  Credits 4 
Title Intermediate Chinese I 
Prerequisite CHIN 102 
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description Continued practice and development of the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing with an emphasis on oral proficiency. An expanded awareness of Chinese culture is also an integral part of the course. Applicable toward East Asian Studies major and minor. 



Course Code
CHIN 202  Credits 4 
Title Intermediate Chinese II 
Prerequisite CHIN 201 
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description Continued practice and development of the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing with an emphasis on oral proficiency. An expanded awareness of Chinese culture is also an integral part of the course. Applicable toward East Asian Studies major and minor. 



Course Code
CHIN 290  Credits 1-4 
Title Topics in Chinese Language, Literature, and Culture 
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description Topics in Chinese language, literature, and culture. May be repeated since content may vary. Applicable toward East Asian Studies major and minor. 



Course Code
CHIN 297  Credits 1-2 
Title Independent Study in Chinese - Intermediate Level 
Prerequisite CHIN 201 
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description Selected project as agreed upon by student and instructor. May be repeated for a total of 4 credits. Credits may be applied toward East Asian Studies major and minor. 



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CHIN 390  Credits 1-4 
Title Topics in Chinese Language, Literature and Culture 
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description Topics in Chinese language, literature, and culture. May be repeated since content may vary. Applicable toward East Asian Studies major and minor. 



Course Code
CHIN 397  Credits 1-3 
Title Independent Study in Chinese - Advanced Level 
Prerequisite CHIN 202 
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description Selected project of advanced studies in Chinese language, literature, or culture as agreed upon by student and instructor. May be repeated up to a total of 4 credits. Applicable toward East Asian Studies major and minor.