Chinese Catalog Information
– also see Global Studies Programs offered • Major in Chinese (32 course credits) • Minor in Chinese (20 course credits) The mission of the Chinese program at Concordia College is to enable students to gain a global vision and sensitivity to other cultures by promoting enjoyment of learning Chinese and nurturing students’ knowledge of Chinese culture and civilization. The Chinese program provides learning experiences the prepare students to achieve the following outcomes: • to develop communication skills in the Chinese language • to gain knowledge and understanding of Chinese culture • to make connections between Chinese and other disciplines and acquire information in a liberal arts context • to develop comparisons based on insight into the nature of the language and culture • to participate in multilingual communities at home and around the world The Chinese program offers students the opportunity to participate in regular activities of the Chinese Club and to interact with Chinese international students and the local Chinese community. Students are encouraged to participate in immersion weekends at Concordia Language Villages, which also offer opportunities for summer employment in the language. Study Abroad Chinese majors must study abroad to complete enough credits to fulfill the requirement for the major. It is highly recommended that Chinese minors study abroad as well. Liberal Arts Core World Languages Requirement Students may satisfy the Core distribution world languages requirement by either option A or B: A. Successful completion of CHIN 112 – Beginning Chinese II or a higher-numbered course. All students who have studied Chinese prior to coming to Concordia are expected to take a placement test to determine which course level is the most appropriate for their individual ability. If the student has not previously studied Chinese, the student is not required to take the placement exam and qualified to enroll in CHIN 111 – Beginning Chinese I. B. Achieving successful scores on the oral proficiency interview and a timed written essay that demonstrate the student has mastered the content and scope of the CHIN 111-112 – Beginning Chinese I and II sequence. Students are eligible to take this proficiency exam by placing beyond CHIN 112 – Beginning Chinese II on the placement exam in Chinese. Major in Chinese The requirements for a major in Chinese are 32 credits above CHIN 112 – Beginning Chinese II: • CHIN 211 – Intermediate Chinese I, 4 credits • CHIN 212 – Intermediate Chinese II, 4 credits • 24 additional credits beyond 212. Minor in Chinese The requirements for a minor in Chinese are 20 credits: • CHIN 211 – Intermediate Chinese I, 4 credits • CHIN 212 – Intermediate Chinese II, 4 credits • 12 additional credits beyond 212. These may be taken either on campus or abroad.
Chinese Courses
CHIN 111 – Beginning Chinese I, 4 credits. E1. The beginning sequence of two courses designed to introduce students to the skills needed for proficiency in the language and culture of Mandarin China. Combines active practice and communication with grammatical analysis of the language.
CHIN 112 – Beginning Chinese II, 4 credits. E2. The second semester of a two-course sequence designed to introduce students to the skills needed for proficiency in the language and culture of China. Combines active practice and communication with grammatical analysis of the language. Prerequisite: CHIN 111 – Beginning Chinese I or consent of the instructor
CHIN 211 – Intermediate Chinese I, 4 credits. E1. This course will continue to systematically build students’ abilities in listening, speaking, reading and writing in the Chinese language and prepare students for advanced Chinese study. Students will continue the development of awareness, knowledge and appreciation of Chinese-speaking cultures. Prerequisite: CHIN 112 – Beginning Chinese II or consent of the instructor
CHIN 212 – Intermediate Chinese II, 4 credits. E2. This course will continue to systematically build students’ abilities in listening, speaking, reading and writing in the Chinese language and prepare students for advanced Chinese study. Students will continue the development of awareness, knowledge and appreciation of Chinese-speaking cultures. Prerequisite: CHIN 211 – Intermediate Chinese I or consent of the instructor
CHIN 311 – Chinese Conversation and Composition, 4 credits. E1. CHIN 311 is designed to help students who have completed two years of Chinese acquire advanced knowledge of the language, improve reading comprehension skills, and further develop the students’ overall proficiency in speaking and writing through reading and discussion of a variety of topics related to Chinese contemporary society and culture. Students will also be presented with language tasks, such as reading Chinese literature, current newspaper articles and stories, presenting reports, debating current issues, writing summaries and opinions, and doing grammatical exercises. Prerequisite: CHIN 212 – Intermediate Chinese II or consent of the instructor
CHIN 380 – Special Topics, 2 to 4 credits. D. Courses covering various topics of interest in this particular discipline are offered regularly. Contact department chair for more information.
CHIN 390 – Cooperative Education, 1 to 4 credits. D.
CHIN 395 – Cooperative Education at the Concordia Language Villages, 2 to 4 credits. D. This course is intended to provide students of modern languages with opportunities to teach and study the language of their choice at the Concordia Language Villages. Prerequisite for acceptance: at least two years of coursework or the equivalent in the language. The final decision on acceptance into this course is based on mutual agreement of both Concordia language department faculty and Concordia Language Villages faculty concerning both the student and the project. A total maximum equivalent of two full courses from 390 and 395 may be counted toward graduation.
CHIN 480 – Independent Study, 1 to 4 credits. D. This course provides an opportunity for individual students to conduct in-depth research of a particular topic under the direct supervision of a faculty member. Contact the department chair for more information.
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