CHIN 3 - Intermediate Mandarin Chinese I

    Recent Professors
    J. Liu
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Difficulty
    4.6Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Completion with a C or better in: CHIN 2
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 6A · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    This course is the third semester of Mandarin Chinese, taught within the context of Chinese culture. Customs, cultural practices, and geography of China are explored through lectures, films, web activities, and reading assignments. Focus on the development of conversation, reading, and writing skills. Development of idioms and more advanced grammar. Emphasis on the communicative approach to language acquisition with special attention to the appreciation of the Chinese culture. This course may also require completion of supplemental assignments.