Chinese
A.A. Degree Chinese · Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Associate in Arts degree in Chinese will provide students with skills in understanding, speaking, reading and writing Mandarin Chinese. The curriculum exposes students to Chinese culture and civilization and provides foundational skills in language that can apply to a broad range of international and domestic career opportunities and professions. The degree will provide the preparation necessary for transferring to UC, CSU and other four-year colleges and universities to earn a bachelor’s degree. As this degree alone may not be complete preparation for transfer, students wishing to continue at the UC or CSU system should meet with a counselor to develop a transfer plan which addresses all general education and lower-division transfer requirements.
Career Opportunities
The study of Chinese can open up opportunities in communications, foreign trade and banking, transportation, government, the Foreign Service, tourism, library services, professional translating, journalism, and all levels of education.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
- Display an intermediate level of proficiency in speaking, reading and writing in Chinese on a wide range of subjects.
- Analyze and interpret social protocols, cultural nuances and regional behaviors of Chinese communities.
- Examine Chinese experience and films from a historical, social and political context.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses (20 units): | 20 | |
| CHIN 1 | Elementary Chinese (Mandarin) | 5 |
| CHIN 2 | Elementary Chinese (Mandarin) (Continuation) | 5 |
| CHIN 3 | Intermediate Chinese (Mandarin) | 5 |
| CHIN 4 | Intermediate Chinese (Mandarin) (Continuation) | 5 |
| Writing and Conversation: Choose one of the following (3-5 units): | 3-5 | |
| CHIN 25A | Chinese Character Writing I | 3 |
| CHIN 25B | Chinese Character Writing II | 3 |
| CHIN 40A | Conversational Chinese (Mandarin) | 3 |
| CHIN 40B | Conversational Chinese (Mandarin) | 3 |
| CHIN 22A | Chinese for Bilingual Speakers I | 5 |
| CHIN 22B | Chinese for Bilingual Speakers II | 5 |
| Art and Culture (3 units): | 3 | |
| ART 5 | History of Asian Art (Past to Present) | 3 |
| ASAME 10 | Asian and Asian American Popular Culture | 3 |
| ASAME 21 | Asian American Communities | 3 |
| ASAME 30 | Asians and Asian Americans Through Films | 3 |
| CHIN 8 | Chinese Study Abroad | 3 |
| Total Major Units: | 26-28 | |
| General Education Requirements: | 21 | |
| Electives to meet 60 units: | ||
| Total Units: | 60 | |