This is designed for students who desire to learn Chinese part time while taking other courses and internships. A minimum of 8 hours per week is required. The average class size is under 10. Except the absence of language pledge, the instructional methodologies and contents are the same as immersion Chinese.

Requirements:
    • 3.0GPA
    • One recommendation letter

Class Size: Under 10
    We believe individual attention is essential in language acquisition. Therefore, the largest immersion class is capped at 10.

CH 101 ( 6 credits, spring & fall): Elementary I
CH 102 (6 credits, spring & fall): Elementary II
Through intensive instruction and pattern drills, the elementary level class will not only introduce students to Chinese language but more importantly will help students to master basic spoken Chinese. At the end of the course, students should achieve a level of functional Chinese in daily life.
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CH 201 (6 credits, spring & fall): Intermediate I
CH 202 (6 credits, spring & fall): Intermediate II
The purpose of the intermediate level class it to help students increase reading comprehension as well as oral proficiency in Mandarin. After this class, students will independently learn Chinese on their own and participate in advanced language training course either in the US or in China.
Syllabus

CH 301 (6 credits, spring & fall): Advanced I
CH 302 (6 credits, spring & fall): Advanced II
Students in the advanced class will learn to appreciate various unique aspects of written and spoken Chinese. Chinese will be the language of instruction with the purpose of reinforcing students' skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Also, introducing and discussing important aspects of Chinese culture and current news will become an integral part of the advanced level.
Syllabus

CH 401 Special Language Session (6 credits, spring & fall)
we offer ‘Character Learning’ ‘Classic Chinese’, ‘Pronunciation’ and ‘Discussion and composition’ courses to students who do not fit in regular classes (for instance, Chinese Americans) will be organized into this special session. here, language studies will be more vigorous and demanding.