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Department of

Languages and Literatures

Chinese Courses

Please read the placement policy of this department before enrolling in your first Chinese class at USD or elsewhere.

CHIN 101 First Semester Chinese CHIN 293 Language Tutoring or Field Experience in Chinese
CHIN 102 Second Semester Chinese CHIN 294 Topics in Language, Literature, or Culture
CHIN 201 Third Semester Chinese CHIN 394 Topics in Language, Literature, or Culture
CHIN 202 Fourth Semester Chinese  

101 First Semester Chinese / 3 units

An introduction to the four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with an emphasis on oral skills. This course is open only to those who have never studied Chinese or students placed in this level through the department’s placement process (see website).

102 Second Semester Chinese / 3 units

Continuation of the skills developed in CHIN 101. Increased practice in reading and writing. Acquisition of new vocabulary consolidated through conversation stressing the relationship between language and culture. Prerequisite: CHIN 101 or equivalent, or placement exam.

201 Third Semester Chinese / 3 units

Further development of language competence. Practice in oral and written Chinese at the intermediate level, with an emphasis on reading and basic composition. Continued acquisition of new vocabulary consolidated through conversation stressing the relationship between language and culture. This course satisfies the core curriculum requirement. Prerequisite: CHIN 102 or equivalent, or placement exam.

202 Fourth Semester Chinese / 3 units

Further development of language competence. Practice in oral and written Chinese at the intermediate level, with an emphasis on reading and basic composition. Continued acquisition of new vocabulary consolidated through conversation stressing the relationship between language and culture. Prerequisite: Chinese 201 or equivalent, or placement exam.

293 Language Tutoring or Field Experience in Chinese / 1-3 units

Supervised participation in the department’s Tutoring Program or placement in a community organization in which the student’s skills in the target language are developed. Prerequisite: Approval of the instructor or the language coordinator.

294 Topics in Language, Literature, or Culture / 3 units

Study at the lower-division level of a special topic in language, literature, or culture. This course may be repeated for credit when the topic changes. If taught in English, this course may not fulfill the Core Curriculum language requirement. Consult with instructor. When offered, selected subjects will be announced on MySanDiego portal. Prerequisite:  CHIN 202 or approval of the instructor.

394 Topics in Language, Literature, or Culture / 3 units

Study at the third-year level of a special topic in language, literature, or culture.  This course may be repeated for credit when the topic changes. If taught in English, this course may not fulfill the Core Curriculum language requirement. Consult with instructor. When offered, selected subjects will be announced on MySanDiego portal. Prerequisite: CHIN 202 or approval of the instructor.