• CHIN 1020: Beginning Chinese II LH

  4.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): Students need equivalent knowledge of CHIN 1010. Offers a continuation of basic Chinese. Uses various methods of instruction that focus on the development of functional competence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Provides comprehensive explanations of basic Chinese grammar along with structural practice for building language accuracy.. Lab access fee of $10 applies.
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• CHIN 115R: Chinese Conversation I

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Offers novice Chinese speakers opportunities to enhance their speaking proficiency in the target language by focusing on oral verbal production. Teaches how to improve authentic pronunciation, reduce errors in authenticity of language structure, generate thought in the target language spontaneously as a substitute for translation, and sharpen listening comprehension for natural conversational flow. Contrasts with all other first year courses which must strive to produce mastery of the whole range of language acquisition components, including writing, grammar, etc. Facilitates lowering the affective filter when conversing in the target language by increasing the frequency of speech opportunities and defusing concern for such matters as spelling, etc. Increases mastery of lexical items through increased frequency of oral usage. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits toward graduation.
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• CHIN 2000: Chinese Character Studies

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): Basic Chinese speaking ability. Prepares students who have oral fluency in Chinese to read and write Chinese characters, including skills in sentence and paragraph writing according to Chinese language norms in order to advance to 3000 level courses.
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• CHIN 2010: Intermediate Chinese I LH

  4.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): Students need equivalent knowledge of CHIN 1020. Offers a continuation of basic Chinese. Reviews and builds additional skills from 1000-level language courses. Uses various methods of instruction that focus on the development of functional competence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Introduces authentic texts and provides discussions based on reading. Provides comprehensive explanations of basic Chinese grammar along with structural practice for building language accuracy.. Lab access fee of $10 applies.
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• CHIN 202G: Intermediate Chinese II HH GI

  4.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): Students need equivalent knowledge of CHIN 2010. Emphasizes increased communicative ability as well as grammatical accuracy; adds more complex, literary grammatical structures, as well as discussion of contemporary cultural and political themes. Includes reading of basic 1000 characters and writing of basic 450-600 characters. Uses diglot weave (mixture of English and Chinese) and character-romanization mix to ease learning of characters.. Lab access fee of $10 applies.
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  This course is a general education course.

• CHIN 215R: Chinese Conversation II

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): Students should have equivalent knowledge of CHIN 1020. Offers lower division / novice Chinese speakers opportunities to enhance their speaking proficiency in the target language by focusing on oral verbal production. Teaches how to improve authentic pronunciation, reduce errors in authenticity of language structure, generate thought in the target language spontaneously as a substitute for translation, sharpen listening comprehension, and develop conversational strategies such as circumlocution and managing a conversation with useful expressions for starting a conversation, gaining time to think, helping the other speaker, seeking agreement, etc. Contrasts with all other first year courses which must strive to produce mastery of the whole range of language acquisition components, including writing, grammar, etc. Facilitates lowering the affective filter when conversing in the target language by increasing the frequency of speech opportunities and defusing concern for such matters as spelling, etc. Increases mastery of lexical items through increased frequency of oral usage. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits toward graduation.
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• CHIN 3030: Chinese Composition and Conversation

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): (CHIN 202G or equivalent experience or instructor approval) and University Advanced Standing. Advances mastery of Chinese grammar while emphasizing production skills of speaking and writing. Expands reading and listening skills to a lesser degree. Reviews and extends lexical depth. Allows students without experience living in a Chinese immersion setting to advance in their communication skills to where they may participate more comfortably in future upper division courses with other students who do have immersion experience. Offers a variety of topics presented in a variety of media as content basis for real communicative practice in Chinese. Conducts all course work primarily in Chinese. Chinese character learning prepares students advanced reading in Chinese.
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• CHIN 3050: Advanced Chinese

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): It is recommended that students have passed CHIN 202G, have had one year residency in a Chinese-speaking region, or instructor approval.. Pre- or Corequisite(s): CHIN 2000. Designed for non-native Mandarin speakers who, as a result of foreign residency or similar exposure to the language, have attained a good mastery of basic Mandarin Chinese. Sharpens students' speech-making, reading, and writing skills through advanced Chinese readings about culture, civilization and society, with an emphasis on vocabulary, grammar and syntax. Enhances students' cultural knowledge and awareness through a variety of carefully designed practices and activities. Taught predominantly in Chinese.
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• CHIN 3100: Introduction to Classical Chinese

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): Completion of CHIN 3050 with a grade of C or above; University Advanced Standing. Introduces classical Chinese, the written language from Pre-Qin time through the Han Dynasty (220AD), and the foundation of the literary language of China until the early twentieth century when the vernacular Chinese was introduced through New Cultural Movement in the 1910s and 1920s. Introduces basic syntax, grammar, and vocabulary through the readings of authentic texts ranging from a variety of literary genres including philosophical writings, historical/political literature.
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• CHIN 3116: Exploring China-Past/Present and You

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): High school students have to pass the AP Chinese Language or AP Chinese Literature & Culture test with a 3 or higher. This course is part of the State of Utah Chinese Bridge Program and it will be taught only in high schools and for high school students. Not to be taught on college campus for university students. Explores Chinese history and traditional cultural values, and connects their influences on the modern Chinese-speaking world. Conveys knowledge and language skills to discuss both ancient and modern Chinese culture and society.
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