Chinese
The Chinese program offers elementary and intermediate-level core classes on a yearly basis (111 and 211 in the fall, 112 in the spring). Students interested in pursuing higher-level courses can do so through study abroad and/or the ACTC consortium in consultation with the department.
The primary goal of the Chinese program at St. Thomas is to provide students with the opportunity to:
- Learn basic and intermediate levels of Mandarin Chinese through speaking, listening, writing and reading activities
- Develop cultural knowledge and intercultural skills
- Explore the study of the Chinese language and culture as an integral part of a liberal arts education
- Prepare for study abroad opportunities
Chinese Undergraduate Courses
| Course Number | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHIN 111 | Elementary Chinese I | 4 | |
| Description of course Elementary Chinese I : | Introduction to fundamentals of Chinese (Mandarin) language structure and vocabulary. Practice in speaking, reading, writing and listening/understanding. Basic rules of grammar will be introduced, along with instruction of approximately 300 words. | ||
| CHIN 112 | Elementary Chinese II | 4 | |
| Description of course Elementary Chinese II : | Continuation of CHIN 111. Introduction to fundamentals of Mandarin (Chinese) language structure and vocabulary. Practice in speaking, reading, writing and listening/ understanding. Basic rules of grammar will be introduced, along with instruction of approximately 300 words. Prerequisite: CHIN 111 or equivalent with a C- or better | ||
| CHIN 211 | Intermediate Chinese I | 4 | |
| Description of course Intermediate Chinese I : | Continuation of CHIN 112. Introduction to fundamentals of Mandarin (Chinese) language structure and vocabulary. Practice in speaking, reading, writing and listening/ understanding. Basic rules of grammar will be introduced, along with instruction of approximately 300 words. Prerequisite: CHIN 112 or equivalent with a C- or better | ||
| CHIN 212 | Intermediate Chinese II | 4 | |
| Description of course Intermediate Chinese II : | No description is available. | ||
| CHIN 298 | Topics | 4 | |
| Description of course Topics : | The subject matter of these courses will vary from year to year, but will not duplicate existing courses. Descriptions of these courses are available in the Searchable Class Schedule on Murphy Online, View Searchable Class Schedule | ||
| CHIN 476 | Experiential Learning | 1 TO 4 | |
| Description of course Experiential Learning : | No description is available. | ||