Chinese
5 courses · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
CHIN 1 Elementary Mandarin Chinese I
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 64-72 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to Mandarin Chinese, taught within the context of Chinese culture. Introduction to the customs, cultural practices, and geography of China through lectures, films, web activities, and reading assignments. Focus on the four major skills of language learning - listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing - and the grammar and vocabulary necessary to acquire these skills. This course may also require completion of lab assignments. This course corresponds to the first year of high school Chinese.
CHIN 2 Elementary Mandarin Chinese II
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 64-72 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a C or better in: CHIN 1 or
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Continuing study of Mandarin Chinese, taught within the context of Chinese culture. Customs, cultural practices, and geography of China are explored through lectures, films, web activities, and reading assignments. Focus on the further development of conversation, reading, and writing skills. Review of basic structures and expanded knowledge of verbs, grammar, and vocabulary. Emphasis on the communicative approach to language acquisition with emphasis on the appreciation of the culture. This course may also require completion of lab assignments. This course corresponds to the second year of high school Chinese.
CHIN 3 Intermediate Mandarin Chinese I
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 64-72 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a C or better in: CHIN 2
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is the third semester of Mandarin Chinese, taught within the context of Chinese culture. Customs, cultural practices, and geography of China are explored through lectures, films, web activities, and reading assignments. Focus on the development of conversation, reading, and writing skills. Development of idioms and more advanced grammar. Emphasis on the communicative approach to language acquisition with special attention to the appreciation of the Chinese culture. This course may also require completion of supplemental assignments.
CHIN 4 Intermediate Mandarin Chinese II
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 64-72 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a C or better in: CHIN 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is the fourth semester of Mandarin Chinese, taught within the context of Chinese culture. Customs, cultural practices, and geography of China are explored through lectures, films, web activities, and reading assignments. Focus on the development of conversation, reading, and writing skills. Development of idioms and more advanced grammar. Emphasis on the communicative approach to language acquisition with special attention to the appreciation of the Chinese culture. This course may also require completion of supplemental assignments.
CHIN 18 Modern Chinese Popular Culture
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Uncover the exciting world of modern Chinese pop culture! No prior knowledge of Chinese is required. From literature to film, music to MTV, and traditional Kung Fu to Martial Arts, explore the trends and transformations that have shaped China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and overseas Chinese communities over the past century. Engage with dynamic readings, movies, field trips, and interactive discussions.