2019-2020 BSC Catalog

152 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
CHN 177, 277, 377, 477 Special Topics in Chinese (1)
An exploration of a selected topic or problem in Chinese.
CHN 201 Intermediate Chinese I (1)
A course, building on Elementary Chinese, that reviews basic grammar and
pronunciation concepts, increases vocabulary, and further develops language skills.
Prerequisites: CHN 101 and CHN 102. Fall.
CHN 202 Intermediate Chinese II (1)
A continuation of CHN 201. Prerequisite: CHN 201. Spring.
CHN 270 Conversational Chinese (1)
Instruction and practice in oral comprehension and speaking. Conversation is based on
texts and videos. The course emphasizes oral proficiency and awareness of Chinese
culture. Prerequisite: CHN 201. Fall.
CHN 290 Chinese for the Workplace (1)
A course focusing on vocabulary and content specific to a particular profession (such as
business or healthcare). Prerequisites: CHN 201 and CHN 202. Spring.
CHN 293, 393, 493 Independent Study in Chinese (½ or 1)
Directed study for advanced students in the minor. Specific guidelines concerning
independent study projects appear in the “Exploration Term and Contract Learning”
section of this catalog.
CHN 295 Directed Reading (1)
A course designed to help students make the transition from intermediate to advanced
level Chinese courses. It aims to advance students’ literacy skills and to prepare them for
reading advanced literary works. Prerequisites: CHN 201 and CHN 202.
CHN 297, 397, 497 Internship in Chinese (½ or 1)
An internship opportunity allowing students to practice career skills and/or further
develop abilities beneficial for graduate study. Specific guidelines concerning internships
appear in the “Exploration Term and Contract Learning” section of this catalog.
CHN 298, 398, 498 Teaching Experience in Chinese (½ or 1)
A teaching experience course. Specific guidelines concerning teaching experiences
appear in the “Teaching Experiences” section of this catalog.
CHN 300 Advanced Conversational Chinese (1)
An advanced Chinese conversation course that further develops speaking and listening
comprehension skills. Various topics and stories from Chinese-speaking countries are
addressed through video and audio recordings. Prerequisite: CHN 270.
CHN 310 Reading Chinese Media (1)
A Chinese reading course that further develops students’ language skills for reading
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2019-2020