Chinese
7 courses · El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
CHIN 1 Elementary Chinese I
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 5 hours lecture
- Advisory
- Eligibility for English 1A
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course introduces and develops students' skills for language acquisition in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Mandarin Chinese. Students also are introduced to the cultural background of the language. Technological support and tutorial services enhance the course. Note: This course is comparable to two years of high school Chinese.
CHIN 2 Elementary Chinese II
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 5 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Chinese 1 with a minimum grade of C or equivalent
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course, taught within the context of Chinese culture, is a continuation of the study of elementary Mandarin Chinese through intensive practice in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students improve their oral communication skills and extend their study of the basic grammar, vocabulary, and Chinese characters. Technological support and tutorial services enhance the course. Note: The prerequisite for this course is comparable to two years of high school Chinese.
CHIN 3 Intermediate Chinese I
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 5 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- CHIN 2 with a minimum grade of C or equivalent
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
In this intermediate course, taught within the context of Chinese culture, students develop their functional communication skills in Mandarin Chinese through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice. Students expand their knowledge of the Chinese language and culture. Students read material drawn from daily Chinese life.
CHIN 21 Beginning Conversational Chinese
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Chinese 1 with minimum grade of C or equivalent
- Formerly
- Chinese 21ab
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is designed to develop competency in Chinese oral expression, oral comprehension, and conversational strategies. Students will learn how to converse in various situations such as business, travel, and dining within the context of Chinese culture.
CHIN 22 Intermediate Conversational Chinese
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Chinese 2 and Chinese 21 with a minimum grade of C in prerequisite or equivalent
- Formerly
- Chinese 22ab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is designed for the intermediate student to develop Chinese language fluency in oral expression, increase oral comprehension, and improve pronunciation. Conversational topics are based upon the daily experiences and cultural life of the ethnic areas involved with the Chinese language.
CHIN 24 Introduction to Chinese Language and Culture
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Advisory
- Eligibility for English C1000 or equivalent
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides an introduction to the cultural aspects of the Chinese language through a study of Chinese culture, geography, social institutions, literature, art, architecture, music, and business. Topics include comparison of Chinese and other Asian languages and cultures as well as comparison with Western languages and civilizations. Note: This course is conducted in English.
CHIN 99 Independent Study
- Units
- 1-3
- Hours
- hours to be arranged
- Formerly
- Chinese 99abc
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides advanced studies in a subject field of Chinese education not covered in the regular departmental offerings. Regular conferences with the instructor are coordinated with assigned Chinese education projects (54 hours per unit).