Chinese
(non major/minor)
Conscious of its location on the Pacific Rim, California Lutheran University is excited to be able to offer courses in Chinese at both beginning and intermediate levels. CLU expects growth in this field as its students recognize the usefulness of learning one of the world’s most ancient languages and experiencing the culture of one of the largest and most influential nations on earth.
Courses
Lower Division
CHIN 101/102. Elementary Chinese. (4,4).
The beginning courses in Chinese are for students
with no previous knowledge of the language. These
courses will focus on enabling students to
communicate effectively in Mandarin Chinese in a
cultural context. Training in all the
communicative skills, i.e., listening, speaking,
reading, and writing, as well as the acquisition
of standard pronunciation of Mandarin Chinese,
will be included in this course. In addition, a
comparative approach will be used to contrast
different social/cultural issues and values
between modern China and western countries
through the study of the language. Prerequisite
CHIN 102: CHIN 101 or equivalent.
CHIN 201/202. Intermediate Chinese. (4,4).
These courses continue introducing Mandarin
Chinese characters, vocabulary, grammar, as well
as Chinese culture and computing to students.
Intermediate Chinese focuses on the knowledge and
critical perspectives in the areas of
contemporary society and non-Western culture.
Prerequisites CHIN 201: CHIN 102 or equivalent;
CHIN 202: CHIN 201 or equivalent.
CHIN 218. Chinese Business Culture and Language. (3).
As China continues to emerge as the world's major
market, knowledge of Chinese language and culture
and their impact on modern business conduct are
becoming valuable assets for the student who
pursues a career in business. Students will learn
about Chinese business culture and how it
influences the pattern and manner in which
Chinese business is operated or managed. Students
will compare the different social/cultural issues
and values of modern China and western countries.
Field trips will immerse and values of modern
culture, providing them the opportunity to
interact with Chinese people in different
business settings, practice conversational
skills, and appreciate Chinese customs. No
previous study of Chinese is required.
CHIN 282. Selected Topics. (1-4).
Upper Division
CHIN 490. Independent Study. (1-4).