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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. Lab access fee of $12 applies.
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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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  • CHIN 3117: Chinese Legacies: tradition and modernity

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): High school students must pass the AP Chinese Language or AP Chinese Literature & Culture test with a grade of "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 the legacies of Chinese culture and tradition and its impacts on and relations to the contemporary societal issues. Emphasizes literary analysis and criticism. Develops knowledge of literary history, skills in interpreting literary texts, and deepens understanding of the Chinese language.
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  • CHIN 3118: Chinese Popular Culture

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): High school students have to pass the AP Chinese Language test with a score of 3 or above.. This course is part of the State of Utah Chinese Bridge Program, and it will be taught only in high schools for high school students. Not to be taught on college campus for university students. Explores the role that current film, media, and entertainment play in the Chinese-speaking world and exposes students to the historical and cultural perspectives presented through these media. This course is instructed in Chinese.
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  • CHIN 315R: Advanced Chinese Conversation

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): CHIN 202G or one year residency in a Chinese-speaking country, or instructor approval. University Advanced Standing.. Offers speaking opportunities to middle or upper division Chinese learners to enhance their speaking proficiency in high level language by focusing on oral and verbal production. Improves authentic pronunciation, reduces grammatical and structural errors, and aids student progression beyond translation to natural production. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits toward graduation.
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  • CHIN 3200: Business Chinese I

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): CHIN 3050 and University Advanced Standing. Prepares students to take the Business Chinese Test (BCT), a state-level standardized test designed to assess the Chinese proficiency of non-native speakers engaged in business activities. Explores how students can effectively and respectfully pursue business activities with Chinese companies within the framework of Chinese culture, sponsored by Office of Chinese Language Council International. Taught predominantly in Chinese.
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  • CHIN 351G: Chinese Culture and Civilization GI

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): (CHIN 3050 or equivalent) and University Advanced Standing. Explores chronologically the evolution and development of Chinese culture and civilization, and a multitude of aspects that construct Chinese national identity and civilization. Examines modern and contemporary issues, cultural, ethnic, historic, social and economic development of China, as well as historical prosperity and decline, and independence from and interdependence with other nations. Conducted entirely in Mandarin Chinese, including presentations and class instructions.
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    General Education Course

  • CHIN 3650: Modern Chinese Literature from 1900

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): CHIN 3030 or CHIN 3050, and University Advanced Standing. Studies and analyzes chronologically from 1900 representative Chinese authors to focus on the relevance of their writings to the student's own life. Emphasizes literary analysis and criticism. Develops knowledge of literary history, skills in interpreting literary texts, and deepens understanding of the Chinese language. Analyzes works of diverse genres such as fiction, poetry, and essay. Provides students with enough exposure to each author to develop a feeling for his or her work.
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