Undergraduate Bulletin - Loyola Marymount University

168 / MODERN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES
CHIN 203
Intermediate Chinese I
3 Semester Hours
Builds upon the fundamentals of Chinese grammar
studied in CHIN 101 and 102 and introduces students to
translation. Intensive practice in oral skills and the
development of an increased command of reading and
writing Chinese characters. Introduction of 450 new
words into the speaking and listening vocabulary and 200
new characters into the reading and writing vocabulary.
Fall semester only.
Prerequisite: CHIN 102 or equivalent, or consent of
instructor.
CHIN 204
Intermediate Chinese II
3 Semester Hours
Strengthens and improves Chinese language skills:
speaking, listening, reading, and writing. This course
emphasizes grammar, idiomatic expression, writing short
paragraphs in Chinese, and translation skills. Introduction
of 450 new words into the speaking and listening
vocabulary and 250 characters into the reading and
writing vocabulary.
Spring semester only.
Prerequisite: CHIN 203 or equivalent, or consent of
instructor.
CHIN 298
Special Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
CHIN 299
Independent Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
CHIN 305
Advanced Chinese I
3 Semester Hours
This course is for American Chinese learners who have
reached an advanced level of Chinese language in the
U.S. and are now learning Chinese in China. The content
is based on the reality of the contemporary Chinese
society and has a close relationship with foreign students’
daily life and studies in China.
Taught in Beijing, China.
Prerequisite: CHIN 204 or equivalent, or consent of
instructor.
CHIN 306
Advanced Chinese II
3 Semester Hours
This course is for American Chinese learners who have
reached an advanced level of Chinese language in the
U.S. and are now learning Chinese in China. The content
is based on the reality of the contemporary Chinese
society and has a close relationship with foreign students’
daily life and studies in China.
Taught in Beijing, China.
Prerequisite: CHIN 305 or equivalent, or consent of
instructor.
CHIN 342
Classical Chinese Literature
3 Semester Hours
This course is a survey of classical Chinese literature from
ancient times to the beginning of the century.
Taught in Chinese in Beijing, China.
Prerequisite: CHIN 306 or equivalent, or consent of
instructor.
CHIN 343
Modern Chinese Literature
3 Semester Hours
This course is a survey of modern Chinese literature from
1918 to the present. It will focus on the fiction, poetry,
and essays during the three periods (1918-1949, 1949-
1976, since 1976) in the 20th century.
Taught in Chinese in Beijing, China.
Prerequisite: CHIN 306 or equivalent, or consent of
instructor.
CHIN 398
Special Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
CHIN 399
Independent Studies
1-3 Semester Hours