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101 Elementary Chinese. Introduction to Mandarin Chinese, emphasis on basic grammar, speaking, and listening comprehension as well as mastery of some 500 characters for reading and writing. Language laboratory required. (Also listed as Chinese 101.) 2 units - Jiang and Huang
102 Elementary Japanese. Introduction to Japanese language. Students will be introduced to basic spoken and written structures of "standard" Japanese, the two Kana alphabets, approximately 70 kanji, and the development of the basic skills with attention to the cultural context. Language laboratory required. (Also listed as Japanese 101.) 2 units - Maruyama
105, 106 Beginning Japanese Skill Maintenance. Conversation and limited reading and writing practice in Japanese language. Prerequisite: 102. (Also listed as Japanese 103, 104.) 1/4 unit - Maruyama
113, 114 Chinese Skill Maintenance. Conversation and limited reading and writing practice in Chinese language. Prerequisite: 101. (Also listed as Chinese 103, 104.) 1/4 unit each - Zhang
201 Intermediate Chinese I. The course emphasizes the development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills after the elementary level. Video materials supplement the course and place the language in a cultural context. Prerequisite: 102. (Also listed as Chinese 201.) 1 unit - Jiang
202 Advanced Intermediate Chinese II. The course builds on the language proficiency gained in 201. Increased use of the written and spoken language designed to build proficiency. Prerequisite: 201. (Also listed as Chinese 202.) 1 unit - Jiang and Zhang
221 Intermediate Japanese I. The course emphasizes the development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills after the elementary level. Video materials supplement the course and place the language in a cultural context. Prerequisite: 102. (Also listed as Japanese 201.) 1 unit - Maruyama
222 Advanced Intermediate Japanese II. The course builds on the language proficiency gained in 201. Increased use of the written and spoken language designed to build proficiency. Prerequisite: 201. (Also listed as Japanese 202.) 1 unit - Maruyama
301 Advanced Japanese Language. Intensive practice in reading, writing, speaking, and comprehending modern Japanese. Prerequisite: 202 or consent of instructor. (Also listed as Japanese 301.) (Not offered 2001-02.) 1 unit - Ericson or Maruyama
302 Advanced Chinese Language. Intensive practice in reading, writing, speaking, and comprehending modern Chinese. Prerequisite: 202. (Also listed as Chinese 301.) (Offered as an extended format course blocks 1-8.) (Not offered 2001-02.) 1 unit - Jiang