The online catalog includes the most recent changes to courses and degree requirements that have been approved by the Faculty Senate, including changes that are not yet effective. Courses showing two entries of the same number indicate that the course information is changing. The most recently approved version is shown first, followed by the older version, in gray, with its last-effective term preceding the course title. Courses shown in gray with only one entry of the course number are being discontinued.
Courses
Chinese (CHIN)
101 First Semester 4 (3-2) Fundamentals of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Not open to native speakers except with permission. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (CHIN 101).
102 Second Semester 4 (3-2) Prereq Chin 101 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent. Continuation of Chin 101. Not open to native speakers except with permission. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (CHIN 102).
105 Elementary Conversation 1 (0-2) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 2 hours. Elementary-level conversation practice in small groups with a native/near-native speaker; not open to native speakers except with permission. S, F grading.
111 [G] Asian Film 3 Asian film from a cultural perspective. Taught in English. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (CHIN 111).
120 (Effective through Summer 2009) Traditional Chinese Culture 3 Cultural development of China from early times through the golden age of Chinese civilization. Taught in English.
120 [G] Traditional Chinese Culture 3 Cultural development of China from early times through the golden age of Chinese civilization. Taught in English.
121 [G] Modern Chinese Culture 3 An introduction to the culture of modern China, including Hong Kong and Taiwan. All readings in English. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (CHIN 121).
131 [G] Masterpieces of Asian Literature 3 Taught in English. Introduction to Asian literature. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (CHIN 320).
160 (Effective through Summer 2009) Chinese Calligraphy 1 (0-2) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 4 hours. An introduction to the brush writing of Chinese characters. No prior knowledge of Chinese needed. S, F grading.
180 Special Topics: Study Abroad V 1-6 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours. May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. S, F grading.
203 Third Semester 4 (3-2) Prereq Chin 102 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent. Further development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Not open to native speakers except with permission. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (CHIN 201).
204 Fourth Semester 4 (3-2) Prereq Chin 203 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent. Continued practice in spoken and written language; selected texts in a cultural context. Not open to native speakers except with permission. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (CHIN 202).
205 Intermediate Conversation I 1 (0-2) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 2 hours. Prereq Chin 203 or 204 or equivalent or c// in Chin 203 or 204. Intermediate-level conversation practice in small groups with a native/near-native speaker. Not open to native speakers except with permission. S, F grading.
280 Special Topics: Study Abroad V 1-6 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours. S, F grading.
305 Intermediate Conversation 1 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 2 hours. Prereq one Chin 300-level course or c// in a Chin 300-level course. Conversation practice in small groups. Not open to native speakers except with permission. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (CHIN 305). S, F grading.
306 Intermediate Reading and Translation 3 Prereq Chin 204 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent. English-Chinese expressions, development of skills to increase reading speed and fluency. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (CHIN 306).
307 Intermediate Speaking and Listening 3 Prereq Chin 204 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent. Early advanced training in speaking, reading and writing on abstract topics in Chinese; continued development of listening comprehension skills. Taught in Chinese.
308 Intermediate Grammar and Writing 3 Prereq Chin 204 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent. Writing practice in the language and active review of grammar. Not open to native speakers except with permission. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (CHIN 308).
311 (Effective through Summer 2009) [M] Great Asian Directors 3 (2-3) Prereq China 111, 121 or 131. Focused study of two prominent Asian film directors. Taught in English.
311 [M] Great Asian Directors 3 (2-3) Prereq China 111, 121 or 131. Focused study of two prominent Asian film directors. Taught in English. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (CHIN 311).
330 (Effective through Summer 2009) [M] The Art of War 3 (2-2) Prereq Chin 111, 121 or 131. The philosophy behind war, military strategy and its consequences and representation in literature and film from East Asia. Taught in English.
330 [M] The Art of War 3 (2-2) Prereq Chin 111, 121 or 131. The philosophy behind war, military strategy and its consequences and representation in literature and film from East Asia. Taught in English. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (CHIN 330).
361 Chinese for the Professions 3 Prereq Chin 204 with a grade of C or better. Communication in Chinese in the professional setting; telephone and meeting role play, letter writing, television and discussion of current events. Not open to native speakers except with permission. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (CHIN 361).
363 Introduction to Literary Chinese 3 Prereq Chin 102 or equivalent. Fundamentals of literary Chinese. Open to native speakers. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (CHIN 363).
364 Media Chinese 3 Prereq Chin 204 with a grade of C or better. Study of Chinese using newspapers, television news, radio broadcasts, webcasts and other journalistic media. Taught in Chinese. Not open to native speakers except with permission. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (CHIN 364).
380 Special Topics: Study Abroad V 1-6 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours. S, F grading.
405 Advanced Conversation 1 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 2 hours. Prereq Chin 305; oral proficiency interview. Advanced-level conversation practice in small groups with a native speaker. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (CHIN 405). S, F grading.
450 Seminar in Chinese Studies - Themes 3 Prereq two 300-level Chinese courses (excluding Chin 305). Seminar on important themes in Chinese studies. Taught in Chinese. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (CHIN 450).
480 Special Topics: Study Abroad V 1-6 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours. S, F grading.
499 Special Problems V 1-4 May be repeated for credit. S, F grading.