Chinese (A.A.)
Department website: https://www.cerritos.edu/fl/chinese.htm
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
Cerritos College Chinese Program seeks to provide courses that will fulfill part of the general education requirements for other majors. Our courses are necessary for many students to complete their General Education requirements. The purpose of this major is twofold: to develop proficiency in written and spoken communication as well as to foster an appreciation of cultural diversity and global awareness.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Students develop proficiency in written and spoken communication.
- Students translate Chinese passages at an intermediate middle level.
- Students recognize and write 200 new Chinese characters.
- Students learn the historical, cultural, political, and economic contexts in contemporary China.
- Students analyze and interpret the role, status, and issues of religion in contemporary China.
- Students develop and foster an appreciation of cultural diversity and global awareness
Program Requirements
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| CHIN 101 | Elementary Chinese I | 3.0-5.0 |
| or CHIN 103 | Introduction to Business Chinese | |
| CHIN 102 | Elementary Chinese II | 5.0 |
| CHIN 201 | Intermediate Chinese I | 5.0 |
| CHIN 202 | Intermediate Chinese II | 5.0 |
| CHIN 260 | Chinese Culture and Society | 3.0 |
| Total Units | 21-23 | |
ASSOCIATE OF ART DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete a minimum of 60 units to include (1) the above major requirements, (2) the General Education requirements, and (3) electives as needed
Recommended Electives
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ART 107 | Asian Art History | 3.0 |
| ENGL 237 | Asian American Literature | 3.0 |
| PHIL 200 | World Religions | 3.0 |
| HIST 260 | Survey of the History of Asia | 3.0 |
| HIST 265 | Selected Problems in Contemporary Asian History | 3.0 |
| HIST 246 | World Civilization from 1500 to Present | 3.0 |