2009–2010 - Grove City College
2009–2010 - Grove City College
2009–2010 - Grove City College
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162 / <strong>Grove</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
CHIN 360. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN CHINESE. Individual study in Chinese directed by a faculty<br />
member, with permission of the department chairman.<br />
Semester course, one, two, or three hours.<br />
CHIN 370. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised research in<br />
Chinese. Junior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required.<br />
Semester course, one, two or three hours.<br />
CHIN 390. STUDIES IN CHINESE. Readings and discussion of topics in literature or language.<br />
Subject matter varies. Prerequisite: Chinese 302 or by permission.<br />
Offered periodically, semester course, three hours.<br />
CHIN 401. ADVANCED CHINESE III. This fourth-year course is designed for learners of Chinese<br />
who seek to improve overall language skills and the development of skills to approach authentic written<br />
texts. Extensive reading and colloquial and written usage building are major emphases of the<br />
course, while speaking and writing are incorporated in class discussions, oral reports, and essay assignments.<br />
Bible reading (in characters) will be used as part of the authentic materials. Prerequisite:<br />
Chinese 302 or by permission. Fall semester only, three hours.<br />
CHIN 402. ADVANCED CHINESE IV. This fourth-year course is designed for advanced learners<br />
of Chinese to improve overall language proficiency through extensive reading of texts in various topics,<br />
styles, or genres. Learners will also acquire a deeper understanding of major issues concerning<br />
modern Chinese intellectuals as well as a fuller picture of contemporary Chinese life and society. In<br />
addition, they will obtain skills needed to be independent and confident learners of Chinese. Unique<br />
strategies on how to share the Gospel with Chinese (different from other culture or language speakers)<br />
will be introduced. Prerequisite: Chinese 401 or by permission. Spring semester only, three hours.<br />
CHIN 403. INTRODUCTION TO CLASSICAL CHINESE I. An introduction to wenyan, the traditional<br />
written language of China, through the study of selections from ancient texts. Includes grammatical<br />
analysis and translation into baihua (modern Chinese); discussion will be in modern Chinese.<br />
Prerequisite: Chinese 302. Offered periodically, semester course, three hours.<br />
CHIN 460. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN CHINESE. Individual study directed by a faculty member,<br />
with permission of the department chairman. Semester course, one, two, or three hours.<br />
CHIN 470. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised research in<br />
Chinese. Senior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required.<br />
Semester course, one, two or three hours.<br />
FRENCH (FREN)<br />
FREN 101. ELEMENTARY FRENCH I. This course is intended for students who have not studied<br />
French before or who have had very little exposure to the language. Newly acquired vocabulary<br />
and grammatical structures will be practiced through general classroom discussions and small group<br />
and pair work activities. Homework will require the interactive use of audio and video material(s), as<br />
well as regular writing practice. The course will also invite students to explore the francophone world.<br />
Fall semester only, three hours.<br />
FREN 102. ELEMENTARY FRENCH II. Continuation of French 101. Appropriate also for students<br />
with one year of high school study with grades of B or better. Beyond the expected acquisition<br />
of vocabulary and grammatical structures, students will be introduced to French and francophone culture<br />
through authentic materials (simple articles, films, videos, songs, recorded conversations). Lab<br />
work is to be completed on-line: it consists of audio, video material(s), and of written practice.<br />
Students will continue to explore France and the francophone world. Prerequisite: French 101 or<br />
equivalent. Spring semester only, three hours.<br />
FREN 201. INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I. This course is appropriate for students who have completed<br />
101 and 102, or 2 years of high school study with grades of B or better. After a review of elementary<br />
French, this course proceeds with an intensive study of grammar and vocabulary aimed at<br />
developing all four skills: writing, reading, listening, and speaking. Students will read fairly simple his-
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