Chinese (CHN)

Chinese has been designated as a critically essential language by the US government, and the increasing number of Chinese visitors to Hawaii has resulted in an increased demand for Chinese language instruction.

CHN 101 and CHN 102 serve as elective credits toward the A.A. degree and applies toward the foreign language requirement at UHM. It is also designed to function in harmony with the college's mission (2008-2009 Catalog). It is accessible to all who want to study Chinese, and the instructors hold high standards to ensure students' learning. It prepares students to enter the work force and aids in their personal development. In addition, students will learn to work collaboratively and build leadership skills, problem-solving skills, and establish a network of support among their peers within the community. Moreover, students will have an opportunity to interact with native speakers of Chinese which will broaden their horizons as to the diversity of not only the community they live in, but more importantly the world. 

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Course Descriptions

CHN 101: Elementary Chinese I (4)
CHN 101 is a course designed for beginners of Chinese. Study of basic structures of the Mandarin Chinese language with emphasis on listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Students will gain these four skills in standard Mandarin Chinese attaining the Novice-High level on the ACTFL-ETS proficiency scale.
Rec Preparation: ENG 22 with a grade of C or better.

CHN 102: Elementary Chinese II (4)
CHN 102 is a continuation of CHN 101. The four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Standard Mandarin Chinese are further developed. Students will gain these four skills, attaining approximately the Intermediate-Low level on the ACTFL-ETS proficiency scale.
Prerequisite: CHN 101 with a grade of C or better
Rec Preparation: ENG 22 with a grade of C or better