Chinese
8 courses · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
CHIN 1A Beginning Chinese
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 90 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 (Formerly ENGL 1)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to the Chinese cultures of the world featuring the study and practice of the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) of Mandarin Chinese. Following an immersion instruction format, the class is entirely taught in the target world language of the selected course.
CHIN 1B Elementary Chinese
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 90 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Prerequisite
- CHIN 1A
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course further develops the fundamentals of the Chinese language and culture. Students continue their Chinese language skills, abilities, and knowledge in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing, while building on new vocabulary and grammar components. The knowledge build continues to focus on Chinese history and culture. Students will further utilize authentic language in cultural contexts. Following an immersion instruction format, the class is entirely taught in the target world language of the selected course.
CHIN 2A Intermediate Chinese
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Prerequisite
- CHIN 1B
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Review of grammar; practice in conversation and composition; research on topics related to Chinese culture and literature. Following an immersion instruction format, the class is entirely taught in the target world language of the selected course.
CHIN 2B Advanced Chinese
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Prerequisite
- CHIN 2A
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This advanced Chinese course is designed for students who have completed 2A or equivalent. Students should know at least 800 Chinese characters and essential and advanced Chinese grammar patterns before they register to this course. The emphasis is on building up students' communicative skills in both speaking and reading through learning activities in class. Speaking, listening, reading, and writing of Mandarin will be further practiced within a cultural framework at the high intermediate level.
CHIN 50A Chinese Conversation and Culture I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Development of a basic understanding of spoken Mandarin through pronunciation, vocabulary, and applied grammar. Introduction to the everyday culture of Chinese-speaking people. Following an immersion instruction format, the class is entirely taught in the target world language of the selected course.
CHIN 50B Chinese Conversation and Culture II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Prerequisite
- CHIN 50A
- Transfers to
- CSU
Development of an understanding of spoken Mandarin through pronunciation, vocabulary, and applied grammar. Further study of the life and culture of the Chinese-speaking people. Following an immersion instruction format, the class is entirely taught in the target world language of the selected course.
CHIN 50C Chinese Conversation and Culture III
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Prerequisite
- CHIN 50B
- Transfers to
- CSU
Continuation of skills developed in Chinese 50B. Continues to develop an understanding and application of conversational Chinese. Pronunciation, vocabulary, sentences and applied grammar will be covered. Introduces the everyday life and traditional culture of Chinese-speaking people. Following an immersion instruction format, the class is entirely taught in the target world language of the selected course.
CHIN 50D Chinese Conversation and Culture IV
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Prerequisite
- CHIN 50C
- Transfers to
- CSU
Continuation of skills developed in Chinese 50C. Continues to develop and apply conversational Chinese skills. Pronunciation, vocabulary, sentences and applied grammar will be covered. Introduces the daily life and cultural traditions of Chinese-speaking people. Following an immersion instruction format, the class is entirely taught in the target world language of the selected course.