1. Of these total 18 credit hours, a minimum of 12 credit hours must come from Chinese language courses at the 2000-level or above.
2. Of these total 18 credit hours, a minimum of 3 credit hours must come from the following Chinese culture-related courses: CHIN 2150, 343, 370; COMP 480 (when taught with Chinese content); MLNG 457 (when taught with Chinese content); PHIL 336.
3. Of these total 18 credit hours, the remaining 3 credit hours can be EITHER another Chinese language course at the 300-level or above OR a second Chinese culture-related course from the following: CHIN 2150, 343, 370; COMP 480 (when taught with Chinese content); MLNG 457 (when taught with Chinese content); PHIL 336. The course that is used to fulfill this requirement cannot be identical to the course that is used to fulfill the requirement (2) above. For example, CHIN 343 is a topic course, students can repeat this course up to 3 times when it is taught in different topics; if students take CHIN 343 a second time, this CHIN 343 should be a different topic than the one they used to fulfill the requirement (2). This rule shall also apply to other repeatable courses.
Courses
CHIN 1110. Mandarin Chinese I. (3)
This is the first semester of a two-semester sequence in first year modern standard Chinese (“Mandarin”). This course is recommended for students who have had little or no experience in the Chinese language. A beginning Mandarin Chinese course is designed to introduce the Mandarin sound system (“pinyin”), basic vocabulary, Chinese characters (either in Simplified or Traditional characters), and basic grammatical concepts and structures. In order to help beginners develop their communicative competence in the four basic skills, the 5Cs (Communication, Cultures, Comparisons, Connections, and Communities) will be integrated consistently into the content and exercises in the course.
Credit for both this course and CHIN 1130 may not be applied toward a degree program.
Meets University of New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 6: Second Language.
CHIN 1120. Mandarin Chinese II. (3)
This is the second semester of a two-semester sequence in first year modern standard Chinese (“Mandarin”). This course is designed for students who have taken first semester Mandarin Chinese, and focuses on enhancing pronunciation and expanding the vocabulary and grammar dealing with daily activities. In order to help beginners develop their communicative competence in the four basic skills, the 5Cs (Communication, Cultures, Comparisons, Connections, and Communities) will be integrated consistently into the content and exercises in the course.
Credit for both this course and CHIN 1140 may not be applied toward a degree program.
Meets University of New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 6: Second Language.
CHIN 1130. Mandarin Chinese I Intensive. (6)
This is the first semester of a two-semester sequence in first year modern standard Chinese (“Mandarin”). This course is recommended for students who have had little or no experience in the Chinese language. The first year intensive Mandarin Chinese course is designed to introduce the Mandarin sound system (“pinyin”), basic vocabulary, and Mandarin Chinese characters (Simplified), and basic grammatical concepts and structures. In order to help beginners develop their communicative competence in the four basic skills, the 5Cs (Communication, Cultures, Comparisons, Connections, and Communities) will be integrated consistently into the content and exercises in the course.
Credit for both this course and CHIN 1110 may not be applied toward a degree program.
Meets University of New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 6: Second Language.
CHIN 1140. Mandarin Chinese II Intensive. (6)
This is the second semester of a two-semester sequence in first year modern standard Chinese (“Mandarin”). This course is designed for students who have taken first semester intensive Mandarin Chinese, and focuses on enhancing pronunciation and expanding the vocabulary and grammar dealing with daily activities. In order to help beginners develop their communicative competence in the four basic skills, the 5Cs (Communication, Cultures, Comparisons, Connections, and Communities) will be integrated consistently into the content and exercises in the course.
Credit for both this course and CHIN 1120 may not be applied toward a degree program.
Meets University of New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 6: Second Language.
Prerequisite: 1130.
CHIN 2110. Mandarin Chinese III. (3)
This is the first semester of a two-semester sequence in second year modern standard Chinese (“Mandarin”). This course is designed for students who have taken first and second semester Mandarin Chinese (or equivalence), and have a basic foundation on Chinese phonetics, characters, and grammars. In order to help students develop their communicative competence in the four basic skills, the 5Cs (Communication, Cultures, Comparisons, Connections, and Communities) will be integrated consistently into the content and exercises in the course.
Meets University of New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 6: Second Language.
Prerequisite: 1140.
CHIN 2120. Mandarin Chinese IV. (3)
Follows prerequisite to further develop oral and written proficiency up to Intermediate-mid level and initial cultural competency.
Meets University of New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 6: Second Language.
Prerequisite: 2110.
CHIN 2150. Chinese Calligraphy. (3, may be repeated twice Δ)
This course will include lectures about the history of Chinese calligraphy, the tools used in calligraphy, the five major writing scripts/styles, and strategies to effectively memorize and write Chinese characters. A major part of class time will be dedicated to actual calligraphy writing practice. Student will be practicing and mastering the basic writing techniques of the Standard script/style.
Prerequisite: 1140.
CHIN 301. Third Year Chinese I. (3)
An integrated language course to develop oral and written proficiency up to Intermediate-high level and cultural competency.
Prerequisite: 2120.
CHIN 302. Third Year Chinese II. (3)
Follows 301 to further develop oral and written proficiency up to advanced low-level and cultural competency.
Prerequisite: 301.
CHIN 305. Intermediate Chinese Conversation. (3, no limit Δ)
Designed for students who have completed three semesters of college-level study of Chinese or the equivalent. Students further develop their spoken language competency, enrich their vocabulary, and improve their cross-cultural skills.
CHIN 320. Study Abroad. (3-6)
When students take a semester studying abroad in Chinese-speaking regions (Mainland China, Hongkong, Taiwan, etc.) approved by GEO, they can transfer up to 6 credits back to UNM under this course number.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
CHIN 343. Topics in Chinese Literature and Culture in Translation. (3 to a maximum of 9 Δ)
(Also offered as COMP, ENGL 343)
This course surveys Chinese literature and culture from the origins of Chinese civilization to the present, with a focus on the continuities and discontinuities between traditional and modern China.
CHIN 370. Topics in Chinese Film. (3 to a maximum of 6)
Study of Chinese history, life, and culture through an examination of films produced in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and mainland China.
CHIN 401. China Today: Advanced Readings in Chinese. (3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
This is an advanced Chinese language course. It introduces various aspects of contemporary Chinese society and culture to students through authentic Chinese reading materials.
Prerequisite: 302 or 305.
CHIN 497. Undergraduate Problems. (1-6, may be repeated once Δ)
Individual research into an area proposed by the student and conducted under the direction of a faculty member.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
