The goal of the Associate in Arts Degree in Chinese is to prepare students to transfer with a major in Chinese and to prepare professionals who already have college degrees to work with Chinese businesses.

The study of Mandarin Chinese is an excellent choice for students wishing to enter such professions as international business and technology, international relations, travel advising, airline careers, court reporting, or translating. There are also positions available for those who continue into graduate work in teaching and civil service and with companies which have branches in, or trade with, Taiwan, China, and other Chinese speaking areas. Chinese is also an excellent tool for those planning to travel extensively.

• English proficiency: ENGL 1A, ESL 26 or equivalent.
• Mathematics proficiency: MATH 105 or equivalent.
A minimum of 90 units required to include:
• All General Education requirements
• Core courses (30 Units)
• Other graduation requirements as appropriate.

NOTE: All courses pertaining to the major must be taken for a letter grade. In addition, a GPA of 2.0 or higher is required in all Core and Support courses for the Degree or Certificates.

AA = Associate in Arts Degree.
CCC = Career Certificate.

NOTE: Students should check with the transfer institution for any additional required courses.

Select any 30 units from the following:
CHIN 1 Elementary Chinese I (5 units)
CHIN 2 Elementary Chinese II (5 units)
CHIN 3 Elementary Chinese III (5 units)
CHIN 4 Intermediate Chinese I (5 units)
CHIN 5 Intermediate Chinese II (5 units)
CHIN 6 Intermediate Chinese III (5 units)
CHIN 13A Intermediate Conversation I (4 units)
CHIN 13B Intermediate Conversation II (4 units)
CHIN 14A Advanced Conversation I (4 units)
CHIN 14B Advanced Conversation II (4 units)
CHIN 25A Advanced Composition & Reading I (4 units)
CHIN 25B Advanced Composition & Reading II (4 units)

Note: For students who can demonstrate proficiency equivalent to 1 year of college Chinese, CHIN 1, 2 and 3 can be eliminated from the Core Courses. However, the Intermediate and Advanced courses must be taken in residence at Foothill College.

CHIN 13A Intermediate Conversation I (4 units)
CHIN 13B Intermediate Conversation II (4 units)
CHIN 14A Advanced Conversation I (4 units)
CHIN 14B Advanced Conversation II (4 units)

Note: At least 12 units must be completed in residence at Foothill College.

CHIN 1 Elementary Chinese I (5 units)
CHIN 2 Elementary Chinese II (5 units)
CHIN 3 Elementary Chinese III (5 units)

Note: At least 10 units must be completed in residence at Foothill College.

Select any 30 units from the following:
CHIN 1 Elementary Chinese I (5 units)
CHIN 2 Elementary Chinese II (5 units)
CHIN 3 Elementary Chinese III (5 units)
CHIN 4 Intermediate Chinese I (5 units)
CHIN 5 Intermediate Chinese II (5 units)
CHIN 6 Intermediate Chinese III (5 units)
CHIN 13A Intermediate Conversation I (4 units)
CHIN 13B Intermediate Conversation II (4 units)
CHIN 14A Advanced Conversation I (4 units)
CHIN 14B Advanced Conversation II (4 units)
CHIN 25A Advanced Composition & Reading I (4 units)
CHIN 25B Advanced Composition & Reading II (4 units)

Note: For students who can demonstrate proficiency equivalent to 1 year of college Chinese, CHIN 1, 2 and 3 can be eliminated from the Core Courses. However, the Intermediate and Advanced courses must be taken in residence at Foothill College.