Basic Language Program and Advanced Classes
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We offer a BLP sequence and several advanced classes.
BLP stands for Basic Language Program. It refers to the two-years language study sequence designed for beginners to reach the low-intermediate level. The LAS Foreign Language Requirement may be fulfilled by passing Chinese 104 or passing the Chinese Placement Test.
Each course in the BLP sequence is a 4-credit hour course with a mixture of live whole-class meetings and online self-paced work. The self-paced work prepares students for live classes allowing face-to-face time to be spent on practice.
If you have completed the BLP classes, ride on the momentum and reach for higher proficiency by enrolling in our advanced classes or even complete a Minor in Chinese! Scroll down to see the advanced level courses designed to integrate language competency with cultural and inter-cultural competency.
The UIC placement test is used to determine the appropriate course for each student. All students are required to take the placement test procedure. Please scroll down to the “Placement” section below for more information.
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BLP Courses Heading link
| Course | Prerequisite | Semester offered |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese 101-Elementary Chinese I | Placement | Fall |
| Chinese102-Elementary Chinese II | CHIN101 or placement | Spring |
| Chinese 103-Intermediate Chinese I | CHIN102 or placement | Fall |
| Chinese104-Intermediate Chinese II | CHIN 103 or placement | Spring |
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| Course | Prerequisite | Semester Offered | Language of Instruction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese209-Advanced Chinese Language and Culture | C or better in CHIN104 or placement. CHIN209 and CHIN200 are the same advanced level, not in sequence. You can take either one first, depending on your schedule. | Fall | Chinese |
| Chinese200 Advanced Communication in Chinese | C or better in CHIN104; or placement. CHIN209 and CHIN200 are the same advanced level, not in sequence. You can take either one first, depending on your schedule. | Spring | Chinese |
| CHIN300-Special Topics in Advanced Chinese Skills | Grade of C or better or concurrent registration in CHIN 200 or Grade of C or better or concurrent registration in CHIN 209; or placement equivalent; or consent of the instructor. | Spring (occasionally fall. Contact language coordinator for updates) | Primarily Chinese with some reading and discussion in English |