3 courses with the subject CHIN, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
CHIN 1710Beginning Chinese 15
This course introduces Mandarin Chinese language based on the knowledge of basic skills and strategies in listening, speaking, reading and writing in a general Mandarin speaking environment. It is to equip students to be achieved through a theme-based and function-based approach, but also by focusing on grammar whenever necessary. The China’s culture and history are also important components of the course. At the end of the term, students are expected to be able to communicate some basic personal information, both oral and written. They will read and write simplified Chinese characters and learn some key components of Chinese culture and general knowledge of Chinese history. The course will also prepare students for further studies in Chinese. This course consists of five hours per week of instruction and in-class discussion in addition to homework, tape assignments, and on-line practice. 5C/5/0/0
READ 0722 or READ 0724 or EAPP 0900 with a grade of “C” or better or appropriate assessment score Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s): Goal 8
CHIN 1720Beginning Chinese 25
As the second part of the Accelerated Modern Chinese course series, this course is designed for heritage speakers of Chinese or those who have completed CHIN 1710 at Saint Paul College. The purpose of this course is to help students improve their ability in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Chinese. It particularly aims to help students develop more sophisticated vocabulary and enhance reading and writing ability in Chinese. As with CHIN 1710 , the course consists of five hours per week of instruction and in-class discussion, homework, tape assignments and online practice. 5C/5/0/0
CHIN 1710 with a grade of “C” or better or instructor approval Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s): Goal 8
CHIN 1790Special Topics in Chinese
1-6 Variable Credits This course is designed to present additional or unique material and learning experiences within a specified discipline. The course will be based on student need, flexibility, and may be designed to meet various transfer and pre-major course requirements. Please see a current Course Schedule for complete course details.
