- CN 111 – Beginning Chinese I 6 credits
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An intensive course providing an introduction to the Mandarin language, including both traditional Chinese characters and the Pinyin transliteration system. In this course, speaking proficiency (including familiarization with Chinese tones), aural comprehension, vocabulary acquisition, reading, and writing of Chinese characters are brought to a level enabling students to use the language actively in everyday situations. Classroom 6 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Not open to students who have successfully completed CN205 or higher. 6 lecture hours.
- CN 112 – Beginning Chinese II 6 credits
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This course is a continuation of CN111, with continued emphasis on each of the language skill areas speaking, listening, vocabulary development, reading, writing, and cultural competence, begun in the previous course. Classroom 6 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Not open to students who have successfully completed CN205 or higher. Prerequisite: CN111. 6 lecture hours.
- CN 205 – Intermediate Chinese I 3 credits
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A course providing aural-oral practice in Chinese, in which students enter into full discussion of topics that include abstract themes and cultural perspectives; includes the expanded use of syntactical structures, the reading of sophisticated material, composition, and the viewing of selected Chinese films and documentary materials from Chinese-language television. Taught entirely in Chinese. Classroom 3 hours, laboratory 1 hour. Prerequisite: CN112, NU language placement exam, or permission of the instructor.
- CN 206 – Intermediate Chinese II 3 credits
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A course providing aural-oral practice in Chinese, in which students enter into full discussion of topics that include abstract themes and cultural perspectives; includes the expanded use of syntactical structures, the reading of sophisticated material, composition, and the viewing of selected Chinese films and documentary materials from Chinese television. Taught entirely in Chinese. Classroom 3 hours, laboratory 1 hour. Prerequisite: CN205 or the equivalent, NU language placement exam. 3 lecture hours.
- CN 301 – Advanced Chinese I 3 credits
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Oral and written practice of the language through class discussions of selected Chinese texts. Selective review of grammar, especially of the more difficult and subtle aspects, designed to facilitate an idiomatic and fluent use of the language. Classroom 3 hours. Prerequisite: CN 206, NU placement, or permission of instructor.
- CN 302 – Advanced Chinese II 3 credits
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Oral and written practice of the language through class discussions of selected Chinese texts. Selective review of grammar, especially of the more difficult and subtle aspects, designed to facilitate an idiomatic and fluent use of the language. Classroom: 3 hours. Prerequisite: CN 301, NU placement, or permission of instructor.
- CN 321 – Chinese Literature, Culture & Society I, 1911-1949 3 credits
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Introduction to major currents in Chinese social, literary, and cultural history from 1911 to 1949. Taught in Chinese. Prerequisite: CN 206 or a 300-level course, NU placement, or permission of instructor.
- CN 322 – Chinese Literature, Culture & Society II, 1949-Present 3 credits
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Introduction to major currents in Chinese social, literary, and cultural history from 1949 to present. Taught in Chinese. Classroom: 3 hours. Prerequisite: CN 206 or a 300- level course, NU placement, or permission of instructor.
