COLLOQUIA
CHIN-120
First-Term Mandarin Chinese
CHIN-221
This beginning Chinese course emphasizes pronunciation drill, sentence pattern analysis and development of language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Character reading and writing are introduced. Cultural material and information are used extensively in this course. CSU, UC
CHIN-121
Second-Term Mandarin Chinese
5 units SC • 90 hours lecture/18 hours laboratory by arrangement per term • Recommended: CHIN-120 or equivalent
A continuation of CHIN-120 for verbal and written purposes. Use of original Chinese characters is introduced at the sentence and the paragraph level. Students will be familiarized with both simplified and original writing systems. Cultural topics may include education, family, and daily life. Writing skills will be emphasized. The proficiency level should develop to a basic survival level. CSU, UC
CHIN-150
This course is the continuation of CHIN-220 to develop fluency in all aspects of the Chinese language with particular attention to literary forms as reflected in the contemporary Chinese world. This course reviews grammar and develops reading and writing skills in Chinese. Passages from Chinese literature and readings about Chinese culture will be studied. Computer skills in Chinese will be introduced. CSU, UC
CHIN-298
Independent Study
.5-3 units SC • Variable hours • Note: Submission of acceptable educational contract to department and Instruction Office; topics must extend study beyond courses offered.
An opportunity for advanced students to study special interests under the direction of faculty. CSU
CHIN-299 Student Instructional Assistant
Topics in Chinese
.5-3 units SC • Variable hours • Note: Applications must be approved through the Instruction Office. Students must be supervised by a DVC instructor.
.3-4 units SC • Variable hours
A supplemental course in Chinese to provide a study of current concepts and problems in Chinese and related subdivisions. Specific topics will be announced in the schedule of classes. CSU
CHIN-220
Fourth-Term Mandarin Chinese
5 units SC • 90 hours lecture/18 hours laboratory by arrangement per term • Recommended: CHIN-220 or equivalent
5 units SC • 90 hours lecture/18 hours laboratory by arrangement per term
Third-Term Mandarin Chinese
5 units SC • 90 hours lecture/18 hours laboratory by arrangement per term • Recommended: CHIN-121 or equivalent
This is a third term intermediate course, the continuation of CHIN-121, with a review of grammar. The student will develop fluency in understanding, speaking, reading and writing Chinese. The uses of the six basic functional components of the Chinese sentence are expanded and new vocabulary and idiomatic expressions are introduced. Selected readings about Chinese culture and literature will be explored. This course is taught entirely in original Chinese characters, and students may use either Chinese written system to develop their knowledge and ability. CSU, UC
Students work as instructional assistants, lab assistants and research assistants in this department. The instructional assistants function as group discussion leaders, meet and assist students with problems and projects, or help instructors by setting up laboratory or demonstration apparatus. Students may not assist in course sections in which they are currently enrolled. CSU
COLLOQUIA – COLQY Obed Vazquez, interim dean Social Sciences Division Faculty Office Building, Room 136
COLQY-120 Colloquia .5-3 units SC • Variable hours
A colloquium is a discussion group of students who meet with an instructor over the period of a term. The purpose is to stimulate serious thought of a particular topic through discussion and analysis. The schedule of classes and student transcript will indicate the general subject matter of each colloquium offered. CSU
DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE
CATALOG 2013-2014
PROGRAM AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
149