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CHIN 1311 Beginning Chinese (3)
This is a common course number.
Prerequisite: None.
This course is an introduction to Chinese speaking, oral comprehension, reading, writing, grammar and culture. It is strongly recommended that students who plan to study Chinese for more than one semester enroll in Chinese 1411, which includes an extra hour of lab per week (and an extra hour of credit for the course). Students who successfully complete Chinese 1311 and wish to continue their studies of Chinese may register for Chinese 1412. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1603015113
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CHIN 1411 Beginning Chinese I (4)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number CHI 101.
Prerequisite: None.
This course is an introductory course intended for students with little or no knowledge of the language. Its aim is to present essential vocabulary and grammar, and to develop the pronunciation, listening, reading, and writing skills necessary for basic communication and comprehension. Customs and cultural insights are also presented. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1603015113
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CHIN 1412 Beginning Chinese II (4)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number CHI 102.
Prerequisite: Chinese 1411 or the equivalent or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
This course continues the oral practice, reading, writing, grammar and cultural studies begun in Chinese 1411. Students are expected to acquire a substantial amount of vocabulary and begin to deal with idiomatic expressions and more advanced syntax. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1603015113
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CHIN 2311 Intermediate Chinese I (3)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number CHI 201.
Prerequisite: Chinese 1412 or the equivalent or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
This course is designed to further develop students’ overall language proficiency and cultural knowledge through more advanced reading, listening, speaking and writing exercises. Grammatical concepts are reviewed and expanded. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1603015213
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CHIN 2312 Intermediate Chinese II (3)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number CHI 202.
Prerequisite: Chinese 2311 or the equivalent or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
This course is a continuation of Chinese 2311. The stress is on reading, composition, grammatical complexities, and intense oral practice, with continued studies of the culture. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1603015213
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Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.
