Chinese FAQ and Useful Websites

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

 

Question: Is there a placement test for Chinese?

Yes. The instructor will ask you to take the Chinese placement test on the first day of the course in which you are.  After that, you’ll receive a proficiency recommendation for an appropriate level.

Here are the textbook and proficiency guidelines:

CHIN 101: Integrated Chinese Level 1 Part 1; Chapters 1-5

CHIN 102: Integrated Chinese Level 1 Part 1; Chapters 6-10

CHIN 203: Integrated Chinese Level 1 Part 2; Chapters 11-15

CHIN 204: Integrated Chinese Level 1 Part 2; Chapters 16-20

All Chinese teaching textbooks are available at  http://www.titanshops.com/

Question: Can I study abroad?

Yes, the CSU system offers programs in mainland China and Taiwan.
For information, please see the CSU International Programs website:  https://csuip.calstate.edu/

Question: Can students not matriculated at CSUF take Chinese Courses for college credit? 

Yes. Please refer to registration information from the Extension and International Programs/Open University at Cal State Fullerton. https://extension.fullerton.edu/ou/

Student Services
1111 N. State College Blvd., Suite 1117
Fullerton, CA 92831
(657) 278–2611; eipconnect@fullerton.edu

 

Useful Websites

 National Resource Center for Asian Languages (NRCAL)
The National Resource Center for Asian Languages (NRCAL) was established in 2014 to improve the nation’s capacity for the teaching and learning of Asian languages, including Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, and Khmer. NRCAL is one of sixteen language resource centers funded by the U.S. Department of Education.

 http://www.fullerton.edu/nrcal/

Asian Pacific American Resource Center (APARC)
California State University, Fullerton’s Asian Pacific American Resource Center strives to unify and empower its community by serving as an academic and creative home for its students, staff, and faculty, as well as its external community links.

https://www.fullerton.edu/aparc/