Chinese
The list below describes each course we offer, as well as prerequisites (if any) and a few other details. (How to read a course description).
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CHIN 100 Introduction to Chinese 1
(3 credits) F (3,0,1,0,0)
An introduction to Mandarin pronunciation, elementary grammar and basic vocabulary. There will be an aural-oral emphasis. Students will learn to speak and understand simple sentences and to learn about 150-200 characters and expressions. Native speakers of Mandarin may not enrol. Speakers of other Chinese languages should enrol in CHIN 220.
To find where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide
Pre or Co-requisite(s): English 12, or EFP 12, or TPC 12; or ENGL 092 and ENGL 094; or ENGL 092 and ENGL 096; or ENGL 140; or ELD 092 and ELD 094; or ELD 097; or assessment.
CHIN 101 Introduction to Chinese 2
(3 credits) W (3,1,0,0)
Students will learn more grammar and vocabulary. By the end of the course, students will be able to read and write about 350-400 characters. Native speakers of Mandarin may not enrol. Speakers of other Chinese languages should enrol in CHIN 221.
To find where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 100; or departmental assessment.
CHIN 200 Year 2 Chinese 1
(3 credits) F (3,1,0,0)
For students who wish to practice their listening comprehension, speaking, reading abilities and writing skills on a more advanced level. An additional 200 characters, together with idioms and more advanced grammar, will be introduced. Native speakers of Mandarin may not enrol. Speakers of other Chinese languages should enrol in CHIN 220.
To find where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 101.
CHIN 201 Year 2 Chinese 2
(3 credits) W (3,1,0,0)
A sequel to Chinese 200. Students will learn more grammar, idioms and vocabulary. By the end of the course, students will be able to read and write about 800-1000 characters. Native speakers of Mandarin may not enrol. Speakers of other Chinese languages should enrol in CHIN 221.
To find where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 200.
CHIN 220 Mandarin 1 – Chinese Speakers
(3 credits) F, W (3,1,0,0)
This course is designed to help students who have some knowledge of a form of Chinese other than Mandarin (e.g., Cantonese) to develop pronunciation skills and to strengthen their language abilities in Mandarin through listening, speaking, reading and writing. There will be an aural-oral emphasis. Native speakers of Mandarin may not enrol. Directed Studies only.
To find where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide
Prerequisite(s): Departmental assessment.
CHIN 221 Mandarin 2 – Chinese Speakers
(3 credits) F, W (3,1,0,0)
Students' language abilities will be strengthened through activities such as news presentation, discussion and debate. Chinese culture and concepts of modern Chinese thought will also be introduced through reading and discussion. Native speakers of Mandarin may not enrol. Directed Studies only.
To find where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 220.
