Recent ProfessorsNot yet assignedRecent SemestersNo scheduled sections on recordClass SizeNot publishedCredits5PrerequisiteCompletion of CHIN 101. Chinese 102 is designed as a continuation for beginning learners who have successfully completed Chinese 101. The class continues to emphasize the development of students' reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills as well as their knowledge of basic vocabulary, syntax, and structures. As students' command of the fundamentals improves, they will be able to use language more creatively rather than be limited to imitation of familiar topics and sentence patterns. The course will continue to expose students to Chinese culture, especially those aspects that help elucidate the language and culturally appropriate behaviors. (UC, CSU, AVC) (GE: IGETC Areas 3B, 6A, CSU Area C2, AVC Area C) 152 2024-2025AVC College Catalog Communication Studies Department Description Communication Studies encompasses a variety of components and areas, for example, theoretical courses such as Interpersonal, Intercultural, and Mass Communication, to more performance- based courses such as Oral Interpretation and Storytelling. All Communication Studies courses are focused on effective com- munication, and critical inquiries into the nature of human com- munication with the aim of developing and equipping students with theoretical, aesthetic, and technical means to communicate these skill sets effectively to others. The Communication Stud- ies program offers an Associate's Degree in Arts as it allows students to explore the many contexts of human communication. Program Learning Outcomes 1. Program majors will demonstrate and articulate professional verbal expression. 2. Through active listening, program majors will critically analyze verbal and non-verbal messages in a variety of contexts. 3. Program majors will make ethical communication decisions based on an understanding of cultural diversity. Certificate Program Certificate not applicable. Associate Degree Communication Studies AA-T 2.0 The Associate of Arts in Communication Studies 2.0 for Transfer (AA-T in Communication Studies 2.0) degree offers students a comprehensive course of study of the many facets of human communication. Public speaking and performance, interpersonal and group communication, argumentation, and mass media are some of the contexts studied. Students will enhance their own communication practices in professional and personal settings, as well as study theories and concepts that examine the impact of communication on relationships and society at large. The As- sociate of Arts in Communication Studies 2.0 for Transfer (AA-T in Communication Studies 2.0) degree meets the requirements of SB 1440 forAssociate Degrees forTransfer (ADT).These degrees are intended to make it easier for students to transfer to California State University campuses, but do not exclude admittance to other colleges or universities. To earn an Associate of Arts in Communication Studies 2.0 for Transfer (AA-T in Communication Studies 2.0) degree, a student 