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The International Languages Department offers courses thatprovide the foundation for Chinese language study. Theyalso satisfy either the humanities requirement for generaleducation or the proficiency requirement in an internationallanguage when required for transfer. A bachelor's degree in aninternational language such as Chinese can lead to a careerin advertising, broadcasting, consulting, translating, teaching,international service, public relations, social work, and sales.

Note: Students educated in a non-English speaking countrythrough high school or equivalent will generally not earn lower-division transfer credit in their language at most universities.Students who might be affected by this rule should consult acounselor and/or the International Languages DepartmentChair before enrolling in their language courses.

Academic and Career Pathway: Languages,Communication, and Humanities

Contact InformationChair: Pilar HernándezDean: Jonathan Fohrmanwww.miracosta.edu/CHNS

Department: InternationalLanguagesOffice: Building OC4700,760.795.6844

CoursesCHNS 101: Elementary Chinese (First Semester)Units: 4Prerequisites: NoneEnrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit inCHNS 102 or CHNS 201.Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UCLecture 3.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours.Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

This course introduces contemporary Chinese and emphasizesthe development of oral proficiency (listening and speaking).Topics include basic pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, andreading and writing systems as well as the history, geography,and culture of Chinese-speaking societies. This coursecorresponds to the first two years of high school Chinese.

CHNS 102: Elementary Chinese (Second Semester)Units: 4Prerequisites: CHNS 101 or two years of high school Chinese witha C or better.Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit inCHNS 201.Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UCLecture 3.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours.Course Typically Offered: Spring

This course continues to develop Chinese language acquisitionthrough listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It reviews(recycles) first semester Chinese vocabulary and grammar, andit develops the student’s ability to read, interpret, and discussChinese-language narratives about cultural aspects of theChinese-speaking world. This course corresponds to the thirdyear of high school Chinese.

CHNS 121: Introduction to Chinese CultureUnits: 3Prerequisites: NoneAcceptable for Credit: CSU, UCLecture 3 hours.Course Typically Offered: Summer

This course introduces students to various aspects of theChinese culture and civilization. Areas of study include history,music, literature, philosophy, political ideas, customs, andChina's influence on and contribution to the civilization ofAmerica and the world. The course does not require prior studyof the Chinese language or culture.

CHNS 201: Intermediate Chinese (Third Semester)Units: 4Prerequisites: CHNS 102 or third year of high school Chinese witha C or better.Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UCLecture 3.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours.Course Typically Offered: Fall odd years

This course continues to develop Chinese language acquisitionthrough listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It reviews andexpands upon the vocabulary and grammatical structuresintroduced in CHNS 101 and CHNS 102, and it develops thestudent’s ability to engage in casual conversation, expressopinions, and make suggestions in Chinese. The coursealso provides an increased awareness of the Chinese-speaking world's history, geography, and customs, includingits socio-political practices and cultural artifacts. This coursecorresponds to the fourth year of high school Chinese.

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CHNS 292: Internship StudiesUnits: 0.5-3Prerequisites: NoneCorequisite: Complete 75 hrs paid or 60 hrs non-paid work perunit.Enrollment Limitation: Instructor, dept chair, and Career Centerapproval. May not enroll in any combination of cooperativework experience and/or internship studies concurrently.Acceptable for Credit: CSUCourse Typically Offered: To be arranged

This course provides students the opportunity to apply thetheories and techniques of their discipline in an internshipposition in a professional setting under the instruction of afaculty-mentor and site supervisor. It introduces studentsto aspects of the roles and responsibilities of professionalsemployed in the field of study. Topics include goal-setting,employability skills development, and examination of the worldof work as it relates to the student's career plans. Studentsmust develop new learning objectives and/or intern at a newsite upon each repetition. Students may not earn more than16 units in any combination of cooperative work experience(general or occupational) and/or internship studies duringcommunity college attendance.

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