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Available Terms
Chinese Language Courses
Visit the program’s courses page for course descriptions and requirements.
- During the semester, students must either take one of the four language tracks, Elementary Chinese I, or Chinese Conversation.
- During the summer, students must take one language course or the 1-credit Introduction to Chinese Language.
Chinese sections V-X are available as courses or independent study during the semester only.
| USAC Track Prerequisites & Course Titles |
Credits |
UNLV Equivalent Courses |
| Track I Prerequisite: None - Elementary Chinese I & II, Intermediate Chinese I |
11 |
CHI 187 , CHI 187 , CHI 287 |
| Track II Prerequisite: 2 semesters of college Chinese Intermediate Chinese I & II, Advanced Chinese I |
9 |
CHI 287 , CHI 287 , CHI 387 |
| Track III Prerequisite: 3 semesters of college Chinese Intermediate Chinese II, Advanced Chinese I & II |
9 |
CHI 287 , CHI 387 , CHI 387 |
| Track IV Prerequisite: 5 semesters of college Chinese Advanced Chinese II, III, IV |
9 |
CHI 387 , CHI 487 , CHI 487 |
| Elementary Chinese I |
4 |
CHI 187 |
| Chinese Conversation (2nd or 3rd year) |
3 |
CHI 287 or CHI 387 |
| Introduction to Chinese Language I (Summer Only) |
1 |
CHI 187 |
| Level 4 HSK Examination Preparation (Fall & Spring Only) |
1 |
CHI 487 |
| Advanced Chinese V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X |
3 each |
CHI 487 |
Fall Semester – Students enroll in 12-18 credits, one language course is required
| USAC Course Title |
Credits |
UNLV Equivalent |
Language of Instruction |
| Ancient Chinese History |
3 |
HIST 455A |
English |
| Chinese Calligraphy and Painting |
3 |
UNDER REVIEW |
English |
| Chinese Economy |
3 |
ECON 493 |
English |
| Chinese Popular Culture |
3 |
CHI 287 |
English |
| Chinese Traditional Medicine |
3 |
UNDER REVIEW |
English |
| Environmental Sustainability in China |
3 |
UNDER REVIEW |
English |
| Food and Culture |
3 |
UNDER REVIEW |
English |
| Internship |
3 |
ANTH 490 |
English |
| Modern Chinese Society |
3 |
UNDER REVIEW |
English |
| Religion and Philosophy in China |
3 |
UNDER REVIEW |
English |
| Tibetan Culture and Society |
3 |
ANTH 490 |
English |
| Tai Chi |
1 |
AIS 499 |
English |
Spring Semester – Students enroll in 12-18, one language course is required
| USAC Course Title |
Credits |
UNLV Equivalent |
Language of Instruction |
| China’s Ethic Groups: Cultures, Societies, Economies |
3 |
SOC 397 |
English |
| Chinese Calligraphy and Painting |
3 |
UNDER REVIEW |
English |
| Chinese Literature in Movies: From the Beginning to 1949 |
3 |
CHI 287 |
English |
| Chinese Traditional Medicine |
3 |
UNDER REVIEW |
English |
| Environmental Sustainability in China |
3 |
UNDER REVIEW |
English |
| Food and Culture |
3 |
UNDER REVIEW |
English |
| Government and Politics in China |
3 |
PSC 407Z |
English |
| Modern Chinese History |
3 |
HIST 455B |
English |
| Religion and Philosophy in China |
3 |
UNDER REVIEW |
English |
| Tai Chi |
1 |
AIS 499 |
English |
If you are interested in using a USAC internship to satisfy an internship requirement within your major, you must meet with your academic advisor to obtain directions/guidance on what departmental requirements you must meet. Your final USAC internship approval and grade relies on approval from your academic department. Without your department’s approval, your internship credit may only satisfy elective requirements.
Note: Course approvals are accurate at time of publication and subject to change.
Please contact the Office of Study Abroad Programs to verify course availability.
Updated as of: February 18, 2026
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