Chinese Courses at Butler
CN101, Beginning Chinese I:
Emphasis is on spoken Chinese. Develops speaking, listening and
writing skills, and insights into Chinese culture. Regular practice
in the language center. (U)(4). Annually.
CN102, Beginning Chinese II:
Emphasis is on spoken Chinese. Develops speaking, listening,
reading and writing skills, and insights into Chinese culture.
Regular practice in the language center. (U)(4). Annually.
CN203, Intermediate Chinese I:
Practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing for
communication skills. Reviews fundamentals. Uses the Language
Center. Prerequisite: One year of college Chinese or placement by
evaluation. (U)(4). Annually.
CN204, Intermediate Chinese II:
Continuing practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing
for communicative skills. Further reviews fundamentals. Uses the
Language Center. Prerequisite: CN203, placement by evaluation or
the equivalent. (U)(4). Annually.
CN305, Advanced Chinese I:
Further develop students' overall language proficiency and
emphasize vocabulary building, consolidation of essential
grammatical patterns, and insights into Chinese culture. Uses the
language laboratory and videos. Prerequisite: Two years of college
Chinese or placement on the 300-level. (U)(3). Annually.
CN306, Advanced Chinese II:
Continue to develop students' overall language proficiency and
emphasize vocabulary building, consolidation of essential
grammatical patterns, and insights into Chinese culture. Uses the
language laboratory and videos. Prerequisite: CN305, placement by
evaluation, or the equivalent. (U)(3). Annually.
CN370, Summer Abroad Chinese Language and Culture
Program:
Develop students' language proficiency and verbal skills, and
consolidate grammatical patterns and insights into Chinese culture
through classroom instruction, daily one-on-one tutoring and
excursions in Chinese cities. Uses the language laboratory and
videos. Prerequisite: Two years of college Mandarin Chinese or
placement on the 300-level. (U)(6). On a rotating basis.
CN491, 492, 493, Independent Study:
Independent study of Chinese culture, literature and language.
(U)(1, 2, 3). As needed.