Chinese Courses
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Introduction to listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Chinese and to the culture of Chinese-speaking regions. This course meets three (3) hours per week in the classroom and requires at least one (1) additional hour per week of online and/or language laboratory instruction.
Hours:
4
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Continued listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Chinese and to the culture of Chinese-speaking regions. This course is three (3) credit hours either in person, hybrid, or online and requires at least one (1) additional hour per week of online and/or language laboratory instruction.
Hours:
4
Notes:
Not open to students who have credit in CHIN 2001 or higher or to native speakers.
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CHIN 1120 is equivalent to CHIN 1001 and 1002 combined. Introduction to and continuation of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Chinese and the culture of Chinese-speaking regions. This course meets six (6) hours per week in the classroom and requires at least two (2) additional hours per week of online and/or language laboratory instruction.
Hours:
8
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Continued development and reinforcement of the fundamentals of grammar, vocabulary acquisition, pronunciation, speaking, reading and writing. Designed to increase linguistic and cultural proficiency through the situational use of the language and the study of authentic materials from Chinese-speaking regions. Language laboratory and online assignments. Class conducted in Chinese.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CHIN 1002 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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Continued development and reinforcement of the fundamentals of grammar, vocabulary acquisition, pronunciation, speaking, reading and writing. Designed to increase linguistic and cultural proficiency through the situational use of the language and the study of authentic materials from Chinese-speaking regions. Language laboratory and online assignments. Class conducted in Chinese.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CHIN 2001 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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Chinese 2003 is the continuation of Chinese 2002. It is designed to help students develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing Chinese, with focus on expanding vocabulary, learning new characters, mastering grammatical structures, improving pronunciation, and increasing oral fluency. Idiomatic expressions are introduced. Language lab work is required. Class is conducted mostly in Chinese.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CHIN 2002 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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CHIN 2004 is the continuation of CHIN 2003. It is designed to help students develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Chinese, with focus on expanding vocabulary, learning new characters, mastering grammatical structures, improving pronunciation, and increasing oral fluency. More idiomatic expressions are introduced. Language lab work is required. Class is conducted mostly in Chinese.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CHIN 2003 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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Continued development and reinforcement of the fundamentals of grammar, vocabulary acquisition, pronunciation, speaking, reading and writing. Designed to increase linguistic and cultural proficiency through the situational use of the language and the study of authentic materials from Chinese-speaking regions. Language laboratory and online assignments. Class conducted in Chinese.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CHIN 1002, CHIN 1120, or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
6
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CHIN 2340 is the continuation of CHIN 2002 or 2120 and is equivalent to CHIN 2003 and 2004 combined. It is designed to help students develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing Chinese, with focus on expanding vocabulary, learning new characters, mastering grammatical structures, improving pronunciation, and increasing oral fluency. Idiomatic expressions are introduced. Language lab work is required. Class is conducted mostly in Chinese.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CHIN 2002, CHIN 2120, or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
6
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The study of the Chinese language and Chinese culture in a native environment. Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia.
Hours:
1-6
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The study of the Chinese language and Chinese culture in a native environment. Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia.
Hours:
1-6
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The study of the Chinese language and Chinese culture in a native environment. Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia.
Hours:
1-6
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Study of an area of language, literature or culture not fully covered in other regular courses. Topics vary and announced in advance. May be repeated for 1-3 credit hours for a maximum of six credits if topic is different.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: CHIN 2001 and CHIN 2002 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
1-3
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Continued skill development in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with focus on expanding vocabulary, learning new characters, mastering grammatical structures, improving pronunciation, and increasing oral fluency. Idiomatic expressions introduced. Language lab work required. Class conducted in Chinese.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CHIN 2002 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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Continued skill development in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with focus on expanding vocabulary, learning new characters, mastering grammatical structures, improving pronunciation, and increasing oral fluency. More idiomatic expressions introduced. Language lab work required. Class conducted in Chinese.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CHIN 3001 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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Cinematic texts are mirrors of multiple dimensions of a society or a nation's historical, cultural, social, political, and economic. In this course we will screen films from Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan that have gained recognition for their landmark status and artistic quality, and read backgrounds and criticism on these movies. We will analyze the human and cultural values embedded in these movies, and examine their artistic approaches and styles. The course is conducted in English.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: English 1102 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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CHIN 3020 is an upper division course designed at the high intermediate level to low advanced level that focuses on the subjective elements of Chinese culture such as beliefs, values, attitudes, social norms, language use, nonverbal behaviors, and communication styles. Successful completion of CHIN 2004 or permission of the instructor are the minimum prerequisites for enrollment.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: CHIN 2003 and CHIN 2004 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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Classical Chinese literature, in a broad sense, covers a long history from antiquity to 1911 (the end of the Qing Dynasty). This course will concentrate on a selection of works, written in various genres and forms (some of which differ from that of English), from different historical periods, which, in way, represent some highlights of classical Chinese literature. Beginning with some Confucian and Daoist classics essential to Chinese cultural and literary traditions, we will closely read the selected texts and explore their artistic and human values. We will take cultural/historical approach in our reading and study each text in relation to its cultural and historical contexts.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: A 2100-level literature survey course or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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The fall of the Qing Dynasty (1911) and the New Cultural Movement (mid 1910s-1920s) ushered in the era of modern Chinese literature. In this course, we will read a selection of works from 1911 to 1949, the post-Mao period, and some writers from Taiwan. Some works are closely related to the cultural and political events before and after the Chinese revolution. We will read some of those events, such as the Chinese Revolution and the Cultural Revolution, which will provide necessary perspectives for reading the texts. We will closely examine the literary merit of each text in relation to its cultural and historical contexts.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: A 2100-level literature survey course or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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CHIN 3121 is the continuation of CHIN 2004 or 2340 and is equivalent to CHIN 3001 and 3002 combined. Continued skill development in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with focus on expanding vocabulary, learning new characters, mastering grammatical structures, improving pronunciation, and increasing oral fluency. More idiomatic expressions introduced. Language lab work required. Class conducted in Chinese.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CHIN 2002, CHIN 2004, CHIN 2340, or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
6
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Topics may vary from year to year. A seminar on exploring a specific topic (e.g. the fallen woman) in Eastern and Western literature. Conducted in English and Chinese.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: A 2100-level literature survey course or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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Guided informal discussions on assigned topics. Organized around the hierarchy of communicative linguistic functions, the course is designed to increase fluency, improve pronunciation, expand vocabulary and teach idiomatic expressions. Assignments include compositions, dictation, transcription, recitation and oral presentation. Class conducted in Chinese.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CHIN 2002 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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Chinese 3260 is the continuation of Chinese 3250. It is designed to help students enhance skills in advanced oral communication through expansion of vocabulary and discussion of various topics in modern Chinese Society. Language lab work is required. Class is conducted in Chinese.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Chinese 3002 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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Guided informal discussions on assigned topics. Organized around the hierarchy of communicative linguistic functions, the course is designed to increase fluency, improve pronunciation, expand vocabulary and teach idiomatic expressions. Assignments include compositions, dictation, transcription, recitation and oral presentation. Class conducted in Chinese.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CHIN 2002 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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This course is designed to provide students with fundamental Chinese-English translation and interpretation knowledge, and enable them to develop basic practical Chinese-English translation and interpretation skills. Students will work on translating and interpreting Chinese authentic written texts and audio clips into English. Language lab work required.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: CHIN 3310 and CHIN 4310 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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A comprehensive Chinese course designed for intermediate-high to rising advanced-low level language learners. It enhances the learners' listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through drill practice, conversation, and composition. It focuses on the accurate use of the Chinese language as well as fluent communicating capabilities in a simulated workplace. The course will be conducted in Chinese through dialogue, discourse analysis, panel discussion, presentation, and written projects.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CHIN 3002 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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Cinematic texts are mirrors of multiple dimensions of a society or a nation's historical, cultural, social, political, and economic. In this course we will screen films from Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan that have gained recognition for their landmark status and artistic quality, and read backgrounds and criticism on these movies. We will analyze the human and cultural values embedded in these movies, and examine their artistic approaches and styles. The course is conducted in English.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: English 1102 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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This course is designed to help students who have finished at least two years of Mandarin Chinese language learning to develop interpretive, presentational, and interactive skills that are needed in workplace-related Chinese social contexts. Real cases of successful multinational Chinese and foreign companies and issues including marketing, branding, mergers and acquisitions, OEM, international expansion will be used as texts.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CHIN 3002 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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The study of the Chinese language and Chinese culture in a native environment. Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia.
Hours:
1-6
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The study of the Chinese language and Chinese culture in a native environment. Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia.
Hours:
1-6
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The study of the Chinese language and Chinese culture in a native environment. Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia.
Hours:
1-6
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Study of an area of language, literature or culture not fully covered in other regular courses. Topics vary and announced in advance. May be repeated for 1-3 credit hours for a maximum of six credits if topic is different.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CHIN 2002 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
1-3
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Media Chinese is an advanced reading course designed to enhance students' communication skills in Chinese and deepen students' understanding of contemporary China through media exploration. Students will read, interpret, and analyze articles detailing the economic, cultural, social, and political changes in China from the internet, newspapers, radio stations, and television broadcasts. The course will focus on enabling students to 1) understand the language in Chinese media; 2) comprehend the information presented; 3) recount events and summarize events while expressing their own opinions and comments; 4) write short essays. Class will be conducted in Chinese. Class activities will include discussions, presentations, and projects.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: CHIN 3310 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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This course is designed to deepen students' understanding of contemporary China and enhance their communication skills. Students will read and discuss authentic writings related to the economic, cultural, social, and political changes since the reform in China and the early 1980's. The focus will be on enabling students to 1) comprehend the readings: 2) recount and summarize events, and express opinions and comments: 3) write short essays. Class will be conducted in Chinese. Class activities will include discussions, presentations, and projects.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: CHIN 3250 and CHIN 3260 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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This course not only provides an introduction to the basic grammar and vocabulary of Literary Chinese or Classical Chinese (wenyanwen or guwen), but also deepens students' appreciation of Chinese literary and cultural traditions. Literary Chinese served as the standard for written texts in traditional Chinese literature. Its grammar, style, and expressions have profound influence on today's literary style found in newspapers, academic writings, and formal speeches. In this course, students will have a close reading of a selection of classical texts in various genres and forms, including philosophical writing, historical narratives, prose poetry, and fiction in Chinese and English. Through reading these classical texts and literary works, students will enrich their understanding of Chinese language, literature, and cultural values.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: One 4000-level CHIN course, or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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This course provides both advanced language training and introduction to 20th-century Chinese literature. Students will read selected modern literary works in both the original language and English, including essays, fiction, poetry, and literary criticism from late 19th century to late 20th century. On the one hand, this course will focus on translation, language exercise, linguistic analysis, and discussion of the literary texts; on the other hand, it will introduce students to important authors, works, literary movements, schools, styles, as well as culture issues in Modern China. Class will be conducted in both Chinese and English.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: One CHIN 4000-level course, or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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This course is a survey of Chinese fiction from ancient time to present day. It will introduce students to major fiction genres and masterpieces of Chinese fiction from the Tang Dynasty to contemporary China, including wenyan xiaoshuo (stories in classical Chinese), vernacular stories during the Ming Dynasty, vernacular novels in late Imperial China, modern and contemporary fiction, and film adaptations of Chinese fiction. Students will read selected stories in Chinese and English. Literary analysis will focus on subjects, themes, language, the development of narrative strategy, and styles of a variety of Chinese narrative, as well as the intertextuality between fiction and other genres.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: CHIN 4310 or CHIN 4510, or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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A continuation of Chinese 4100, this course is designed to deepen students' understanding of contemporary China and enhance their communication skills. Students will read and discuss authentic writings related to the economic, cultural, social, and political changes since the reform in China in the early 1980's. The focus will be on enabling students to 1) comprehend the readings: 2) recount events and summarize events, and express opinions and comments: 3) write short essays. Class will be conducted in Chinese. Class activities will include discussions, presentations, and projects.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: CHIN 3250 and CHIN 3260 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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This course is designed to provide students with fundamental Chinese-English translation and interpretation knowledge, and enable them to develop basic practical Chinese-English translation and interpretation skills. Students will work on translating and interpreting Chinese authentic written texts and audio clips into English. Language lab work required.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: CHIN 3250 and CHIN 3260 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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Chinese 4310 is the continuation of Chinese 3310 It is designed to help students enhance skills in advanced oral communication through expansion of vocabulary and discussion of various topics in modern Chinese Society. Language lab work is required. Class is conducted in Chinese.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CHIN 3002 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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Classical Chinese literature, in a broad sense, covers a long history from antiquity to 1911 (the end of the Qing Dynasty). This course will concentrate on a selection of works, written in various genres and forms (some of which differ from that of English), from different historical periods, which, in way, represent some highlights of classical Chinese literature. Beginning with some Confucian and Daoist classics essential to Chinese cultural and literary traditions, we will closely read the selected texts and explore their artistic and human values. We will take cultural/historical approach in our reading and study each text in relation to its cultural and historical contexts.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: A 2100-level literature survey course or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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The fall of the Qing Dynasty (1911) and the New Cultural Movement (mid 1910s-1920s) ushered in the era of modern Chinese literature. In this course, we will read a selection of works from 1911 to 1949, the post-Mao period, and some writers from Taiwan. Some works are closely related to the cultural and political events before and after the Chinese revolution. We will read some of those events, such as the Chinese Revolution and the Cultural Revolution, which will provide necessary perspectives for reading the texts. We will closely examine the literary merit of each text in relation to its cultural and historical contexts.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: A 2100-level literature survey course or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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Topics may vary from year to year. A seminar on exploring a specific topic (e.g. the fallen woman) in Eastern and Western literature. Conducted in English.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: A 2100-level literature survey course or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
-
This course is designed to deepen students' understanding of contemporary China and enhance their communication skills. Students will read and discuss authentic writings related to the economic, cultural, social, and political changes since the reform in China and the early 1980's. The focus will be on enabling students to 1) comprehend the readings: 2) recount and summarize events, and express opinions and comments: 3) write short essays. Class will be conducted in Chinese. Class activities will include discussions, presentations, and projects.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: CHIN 3310 and CHIN 4310 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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A continuation of Chinese 4510, this course is designed to deepen students' understanding of contemporary China and enhance their communication skills. Students will read and discuss authentic writings related to the economic, cultural, social, and political changes since the reform in China in the early 1980's. The focus will be on enabling students to 1) comprehend the readings: 2) recount events and summarize events, and express opinions and comments: 3) write short essays. Class will be conducted in Chinese. Class activities will include discussions, presentations, and projects.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: CHIN 3310 and CHIN 4310 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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Designed for Advanced-track Chinese Flagship students who are preparing to apply for the Flagship Capstone Year in China. This course is a media-based content course. It provides intensive listening and reading training to help students reach ILR level 2 listening and reading proficiency. Students will be exposed to authentic materials from the internet, newspaper, and other media at the ILR level 2 and 2+ on various topics, including culture, society, economy, politics, environment, science, security, etc. Student will develop learning strategies to understand the main ideas and most supporting details in media materials intended for native speakers. Non-Flagship students can also take this course to achieve a high level of language proficiency.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Complete at least four Chinese courses at 3000 or 4000-level or permission from the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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The study of Chinese language and Chinese culture in a native environment. Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program on the University System of Georgia.
Hours:
1-6
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The study of Chinese language and Chinese culture in a native environment. Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia.
Hours:
1-6
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The study of Chinese language and Chinese culture in a native environment. Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia.
Hours:
1-6
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The study of Chinese language and Chinese culture in a native environment. Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia.
Hours:
1-6
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The study of Chinese language and Chinese culture in a native environment. Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia.
Hours:
1-6
-
The study of Chinese language and Chinese culture in a native environment. Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia.
Hours:
1-6
-
The study of Chinese language and Chinese culture in a native environment. Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia.
Hours:
1-6
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The study of Chinese language and Chinese culture in a native environment. Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia.
Hours:
1-6
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Study of an area of language, literature, or culture not fully covered in other regular courses. Topics vary and are announced in advance. May be repeated for 1, 2, or 3 credit hours for a maximum of six credits if topic is different. Chinese 3001 and 3002 recommended before.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CHIN 2002 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
1-3