Transfers ToCSUDescriptionProvides entry-level clinical laboratory experience in the general and special chemistry departments, emphasizing technique, accuracy, and precision. MODERN LANGUAGES The Department of Modern Languages offers courses in Chinese, French, German, Italian and Spanish. Foreign- language studies provide the student with a foundation in written communication skills of the language. From a vocational standpoint, the program provides skills in translation and interpretation, business, commerce, and foreign-language based research. Foreign-language studies include numerous opportunities for students to enhance language skills and intercultural awareness through activities such as conversational groups, cultural excursions, poetry reading, and foreign film festivals. CHINESE Certificate of Specialization: Basic Proficiency in Chinese Prepares students for communicating in Chinese through the four skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking at the basic (high-novice) level per the American Council of the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTLF) guidelines. This certificate will also provide fundamental cultural knowledge following the 3P's (Products, Practices and Perspectives) cultural framework. Certificate Learning Outcome: � Communicate through reading, writing, speaking and .. listening in Chinese at the basic (high-novice) level as . indicated by the ACTFL guidelines. � Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of the culture of . the Chinese language. Program Requirements: Units Required: 10 .......................................................Units CHNESE-101 Elementary Chinese I - Mandarin.....5.0 CHNESE-102 Elementary Chinese II - Mandarin....5.0 College of the Canyons 211 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS MODERN LANGUAGES 