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COURSES OF STUDY
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2014-2015
Chinese (CHN)
Anita Huang
Major Requirements
No major or minor is offered in Chinese.
Courses in Chinese
CHN 101 Elementary Chinese I (1)
An introduction to the Mandarin Chinese language in regards to
speaking, listening, reading, writing, and culture. Designed for students
who have no prior knowledge of Chinese.
CHN 102 Elementary Chinese II (1)
A continuation of CHN 101. Prerequisite: CHN 101.
CHN 201 Intermediate Chinese I (1)
A course, building on Elementary Chinese, that reviews basic grammar
and pronunciation concepts, increases vocabulary, and further develops
language skills. Prerequisites: CHN 101 and 102 or consent. Fall.
CHN 202 Intermediate Chinese II (1)
A continuation of CHN 201. Prerequisite: CHN 201 or consent. Spring.
CHN 270 Conversational Chinese (1)
Instruction and practice in oral comprehension and speaking.
Conversation is based on texts and videos. The course emphasizes oral
pro ciency and awareness of Chinese culture. Prerequisite: CHN 201 or
consent. Fall.
CHN 290 Chinese for the Workplace (1)
A course focusing on vocabulary and content specific to a particular
profession (such as business or health care). Prerequisites: CHN 201
and 202 or consent. Spring.
CHN 295 Directed Reading (1)
A course designed to help students make the transition from
intermediate to advanced level Chinese courses. It aims to advance
students’ literacy skills and prepare them for reading advanced literary
works. Prerequisites: CHN 201 and 202 or consent.
