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CHINESE 1100 Civilization and Culture of China 3 credit hours This course is a brief introduction to the culture, history, political institutions, social, philosophical and economic development of China from ancient times to the present. Prerequisite: Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One. (3 lecture hours)

CHINESE 1101 Elementary Chinese I 4 credit hours Introduction to standard, modern Mandarin Chinese: pronunciation, idiomatic expressions, speech patterns and characters for the beginning students. (4 lecture hours)

CHINESE 1102 Elementary Chinese II 4 credit hours A continuation of Chinese 1101 with emphasis on listening, speaking, and reading and writing complex sentences. For students who have successfully completed Chinese 1101 or equivalent or three years of high school Chinese. (4 lecture hours)

CHINESE 1840 Independent Study 1 to 4 credit hours Exploration and analysis of topics within the discipline to meet individual student-defined course description, goals, objectives, topical outline and methods of evaluation in coordination with and approved by the instructor. This course may be taken four times for credit as long as different topics are selected. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor (1 to 4 lecture hours)

CHINESE 2201 Intermediate I 4 credit hours This course is a continuation of Chinese 1102 with emphasis on further accuracy and comprehension in listening, reading, speaking, and writing. More Chinese characters are introduced. For students who have successfully completed Chinese 1102 or equivalent or four years of high school Chinese. (4 lecture hours)

CHINESE 2202 (IAI H1 900) Intermediate Chinese II 4 credit hours Continuation of Chinese 2201. More Chinese characters are introduced. For students who have successfully completed Chinese 2201 or equivalent or five years of high school Chinese. (4 lecture hours)

CHINESE 2860 Internship (Career & Technical Education) 1 to 4 credit hours Course requires participation in Career and Technical Education work experience with onsite supervision. Internship learning objectives are developed by student and faculty member, with approval of employer, to provide appropriate work-based learning experiences. Credit is earned by working a minimum of 75 clock hours per semester credit hour, up to a maximum of four credits. Prerequisite: 2.0 cumulative grade point average; 12 semester credits earned in a related field of study; students work with Career Services staff to obtain approval of the internship by the Associate Dean from the academic discipline where the student is planning to earn credit.

CHINESE 2865 Internship - Advanced (Career & Tech Education) 1 to 4 credit hours Continuation of Internship (Career and Technical Education). Course requires participation in Career & Technical Education work experience with onsite supervision. Internship learning objectives are developed by student and faculty member, with approval of employer, to provide appropriate work-based learning experiences. Credit is earned by working a minimum of 75 clock hours per semester credit hour, up to a maximum of four credits. Prerequisite: 2.0 cumulative grade point average; 12 semester credits earned in a related field of study; students work with Career Services staff to obtain approval of the internship by the Associate Dean from the academic discipline where the student is planning to earn credit.

CHINESE 2870 Internship (Transfer) 1 to 4 credit hours Course requires participation in work experience with onsite supervision. Internship learning objectives are developed by student and faculty member, with approval of employer, to provide appropriate work-based learning experiences. Credit is earned by working a minimum of 75 clock hours per semester credit hour, up to a maximum of four credits. Prerequisite: 2.0 cumulative grade point average; 12 semester credits earned in a related field of study; students work with Career Services staff to obtain approval of the internship by the Associate Dean from the academic discipline where the student is planning to earn credit.

CHINESE 2871 Internship - Advanced (Transfer) 1 to 4 credit hours Continuation of Internship (Transfer). Course requires participation in work experience with onsite supervision. Internship learning objectives are developed by student and faculty member, with approval of employer, to provide appropriate work-based learning experiences. Credit is earned by working a minimum of 75 clock hours per semester credit hour, up to a maximum of four credits. Prerequisite: 2.0 cumulative grade point average; 12 semester credits earned in a related field of study; students work with Career Services staff to obtain approval of the internship by the Associate Dean from the academic discipline where the student is planning to earn credit.

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