Chinese (CHIN)

CHIN 1550    Elementary Chinese    4 s.h.

Intensive training in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Chinese. Geography and daily life, as well as appreciation of the culture of Chinese speakers, are studied. Assignments in the Language Learning and Resource Center (LLRC). Grading is ABC/NC.

CHIN 2600    Intermediate Chinese    4 s.h.

Continuation of CHIN 1550 with intensive training in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Chinese. Geography and daily life, as well as appreciation of the culture of Chinese speakers, are studied. Assignments in the Language Learning and Resource Center (LLRC).
Prereq.: CHIN 1550.

CHIN 2605    Advanced Intermediate Chinese 1    3 s.h.

A continuation of CHIN 2600 with intensive training in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Chinese. Geography and daily life, as well as appreciation of the culture of Chinese speakers, are studied.
Prereq.: CHIN 2600 or placement test.

CHIN 2606    Advanced Intermediate Chinese 2    3 s.h.

A continuation of CHIN 2605 with intensive training in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Chinese.
Prereq.: CHIN 2605.

CHIN 3701    Advanced Chinese 1    3 s.h.

A continuation of CHIN 2606 with intensive training in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Chinese.
Prereq.: CHIN 2606.

CHIN 3702    Advanced Chinese 2    3 s.h.

A continuation of CHIN 3701 with intensive training in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Chinese.
Prereq.: CHIN 3701.

CHIN 3799    Study Abroad in Chinese    1-15 s.h.

An individually-arranged program of foreign study in the Chinese language. Programs can be of two general types: (1) trips or residential programs sponsored by consortial universities, and (2) independent academic coursework through institutions with which YSU does not have a consortial agreement. A written statement detailing the student's academic plan must be approved by the Chair of Foreign Languages and the Dean of CLASS prior to the trip. May be repeated up to a total of 15 s.h., if specific course content changes. Note: study abroad generally requires about one year's advance planning.
Prereq.: sophomore status and approval of the Chair of Foreign Languages.