About Chinese
Chinese is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world.
In the United States, and particularly in California, knowing Chinese has become essential and in many cases required skill for many jobs. Chinese is also one of the world鈥檚 major languages in business, diplomacy, global and international commerce, and literary and scientific research.
The 天娱传媒 Chinese program offers a robust variety of courses, from very basic for beginners to more advanced, in order to meet the varied needs of our San Francisco community. There are two tracks of Mandarin courses offered. One for language learners, the other for the heritage speakers. Students can earn a Certificate of Achievement (16 units) and a major in Chinese (18 units). Many courses meet the 天娱传媒 GE requirement Area E. Some of the courses also fulfill the requirement for Asian Studies certificate.
Explore Potential Careers
Studying Chinese can lead to a variety of different jobs or career paths. Below are just some of the many options you will have!
- Bilingual Book Editors and interpreters/ translators
- Journalism
- Public Relations
- Healthcare Services
- Hospitality and Tourism
- Business
- International Relations
- Construction
- Food Industry
- Agriculture
- Paralegal and Judicial Services
- Law Enforcement and Emergency Assistance
- Education
- Political Affairs
- Counseling
- Social Work
- Advertising or Sale
Program Options
Click on the degree or certificate you're interested in earning to see a sample map of courses to take to complete your goal from start to finish.
Please note that the course maps provided are just an example to help you get started. Please meet with a counselor to personalize the plan to you and your Academic goals.
View Requirements in College Catalog
Semester 1
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
Notes |
CHIN 1 |
Elementary Chinese |
5 |
|
ENGL 1A + 1AS |
University-Parallel Reading and Composition + Support |
4-6 |
|
天娱传媒 Area A |
Communication/Analytical Thinking |
3 |
|
天娱传媒 Area G2 |
Physical Skills |
1 |
|
Total Units: 13-15
Semester 2
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
Notes |
Major Requirement Elective |
See Counselor |
3-5 |
|
天娱传媒 Math Requirement |
See Counselor |
3-5 |
|
天娱传媒 Area G1 |
Health Knowledge |
2-3 |
|
天娱传媒 Area H |
Ethnic Studies, Women鈥檚 and Gender Studies, or LGBTQ Studies |
3 |
|
Total Units: 11-16
Semester 3
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
Notes |
Major Requirement Elective |
See Counselor |
3-5 |
|
天娱传媒 Area C |
Natural Sciences |
3-4 |
|
天娱传媒 Area D |
Social and Behavioral Sciences |
3 |
|
Major Requirement Elective |
See Counselor |
3-5 |
|
天娱传媒 Area E |
Humanities (See Counselor) |
3 |
|
Total Units: 16-17
Semester 4
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
Notes |
Major Requirement Elective |
See Counselor |
3-5 |
|
天娱传媒 Area F |
U.S. History and Government |
3 |
|
Major Requirement Elective |
See Counselor |
3-5 |
|
Major Requirement Elective |
See Counselor |
3-5 |
|
Degree Applicable Electives |
See Counselor |
4 |
|
Total Units: 16+
View Requirements in College Catalog
Choose 5 or 6 units from the following core courses:
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
Notes |
CHIN 3 |
Intermediate Chinese |
5 |
|
or |
|
|
|
CHIN 3A |
Intermediate Chinese |
3 |
|
and |
|
|
|
CHIN 3B |
Intermediate Chinese |
3 |
|
Total Units: 5 - 6
Choose at least 11 units from the following elective courses:
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
Notes |
CHIN 2 |
Continuation of Elementary Chinese |
5 |
|
or |
|
|
|
CHIN 2A |
Continuation of Elementary Chinese |
3 |
|
and |
|
|
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CHIN 2B |
Continuation of Elementary Chinese |
3 |
|
CHIN 4 |
Continuation of Intermediate Chinese |
5 |
|
or |
|
|
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CHIN 4A |
Continuation of Intermediate Chinese |
3 |
|
and |
|
|
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CHIN 4B |
Continuation of Intermediate Chinese |
3 |
|
CHIN 12B |
Continuation of Beginning Conversational Mandarin |
3 |
|
CHIN 12C |
Intermediate Conversational Mandarin |
3 |
|
CHIN 14B |
Conversational Mandarin for Other Dialect Speakers |
3 |
|
CHIN 14C |
Advanced Conversational Mandarin for Speakers of Other Chinese Dialects |
3 |
|
CHIN 30A |
Advanced Intermediate Chinese |
3 |
|
CHIN 30B |
Continuation of Advanced Intermediate Chinese |
3 |
|
CHIN 30C |
Advanced Intermediate Chinese |
3 |
|
CHIN 31A |
Pre-Advanced Mandarin Chinese for Bilingual Students |
3 |
|
CHIN 31B |
Continuation of Pre-Advanced Mandarin Chinese for Bilinguals |
3 |
|
CHIN 32 |
Chinese Grammar and Chinese Culture |
3 |
|
CHIN 36 |
Chinese Idioms And Proverbs |
3 |
|
CHIN 38 |
Translation Foundation in Chinese |
3 |
|
Total Units: 11
Overall Total Units: 16 - 17
View Requirements in College Catalog
Semester 1
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
Notes |
CHIN 31A |
Intermediate Mandarin Chinese for Bilingual Students |
3 |
|
ENGL 1A + 1AS |
University-Parallel Reading and Composition + Support |
4-6 |
|
天娱传媒 Area A |
Communication/Analytical Thinking |
3 |
|
天娱传媒 Area F |
Physical Skills |
3 |
|
Total Units: 13-15
Semester 2
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
Notes |
CHIN 31B |
Continuation of Intermediate Mandarin Chinese for Bilinguals |
3 |
|
天娱传媒 Math Requirement |
See Counselor |
6 |
|
天娱传媒 Area G1 |
Health Knowledge |
2 |
|
天娱传媒 Area H |
Ethnic Studies, Women鈥檚 and Gender Studies, or LGBTQ Studies |
3 |
|
天娱传媒 Area G2 |
Physical Skills |
1 |
|
Total Units: 15
Semester 3
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
Notes |
CHIN 32 |
Chinese Grammar and Chinese Culture |
3 |
|
天娱传媒 Area C |
Natural Sciences |
3-4 |
|
天娱传媒 Area D |
Social and Behavioral Sciences |
3 |
|
天娱传媒 Area E |
Humanities (See Counselor) |
3 |
|
Major Requirement Elective |
See Counselor |
3 |
|
Total Units: 15-16
Semester 4
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
Notes |
Major Requirement Elective |
See Counselor |
3 |
|
Major Requirement Elective |
See Counselor |
3 |
|
Major Requirement Elective |
See Counselor |
3 |
|
Degree Applicable Elective |
See Counselor |
3 |
|
Degree Applicable Electives |
See Counselor |
3 |
|
Degree Applicable Elective |
See Counselor |
2 |
|
Total Units: 17
Transfer Options
The program coursework you complete at City College will satisfy lower-division requirements for related majors at several colleges and universities. Start planning your transfer by exploring Chinese programs at the following institutions:
- California State Universities
Have questions about transfer? Visit the Transfer Center for help, transfer information, and/or to speak with college representatives.