CHINESE (CHI)

Office: 200-D B.B. Comer Hall

CHI 101 Elementary Chinese I. 4 hours.

Contemporary National Language (Mandarin)—speaking, reading, and writing. The class meets five hours per week.

CHI 102 Elementary Chinese II. 4 hours.
Prerequisite: CHI 101 or consent of instructor.

This is a continuation of Chinese language on the elementary level. Course goals include stress on reading and writing Chinese and a continuation of speaking with listening comprehension.

CHI 201 Intermediate Chinese I. 3 hours.
Prerequisite: CHI 102 or consent of instructor.

This is a continuation of Chinese language on the intermediate level. Course goals include stress on reading and writing Chinese and a continuation of speaking with listening comprehension. Offered in the fall semester.

CHI 202 Intermediate Chinese II. 3 hours.
Prerequisite: CHI 201 or consent of instructor.

This is the second semester of intermediate Chinese. Offered in the spring semester.

CHI 301 and 302 Advanced Chinese. 3 hours each semester.
Prerequisite: CHI 202.

Study of contemporary Chinese language and literature. Offered according to demand.

CHI 350 Traditional Chinese Literature in Translation (same as WL 350). 3 hours.

Introduction to Chinese literature from the earliest times to the 20th century. No knowledge of Chinese is required.

CHI 351 Modern Chinese Literature in Translation (same as WL 351). 3 hours.

Introduction to 20th-century Chinese literature. No knowledge of Chinese is required.

CHI 353 and 354 Chinese Conversation and Composition. 1 to 4 hours each semester.
Prerequisite: CHI 202.

Oral drills, pronunciation exercises, simple oral reports, calligraphic exercises, and composition of letters and reports.

CHI 360 Commercial Chinese. 3 hours.
Prerequisite: CHI 202.

Study of Chinese used for commercial purposes.

CHI 401 and 402 Literary Chinese Language. 3 hours each semester.
Prerequisite: CHI 202.

Study of classical Chinese, including dictionary, reference works, and research aids. Offered according to demand.