Chinese Language — study plan

King Saud University College of Language Sciences (Languages and Translation)

Credit hours: 129
Levels: 8
Courses: 49
Degree: bachelor

The Chinese Language study plan at King Saud University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 129 credit hours across 49 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Common First Year 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ENGL 100	English Language	6
NHG 101	University Skills	1
STAT 102	Introduction to Statistics	3
TQN 102	Computer Skills	3
FGB 101	Fitness and Health Culture	3

Second Level 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ARB 118	Reading Skills	2
CHI 160	Listening 1	2
CHI 161	Writing 1	3
CHI 162	Reading 1	3
CHI 163	Grammar 1	3
CHI 165	Phonetics 1	2
CHI 166	Speaking 1	2

Third Level 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ARB 140	Writing Skills	2
CHI 260	Listening 2	2
CHI 261	Writing 2	3
CHI 262	Reading 2	3
CHI 263	Grammar 2	3
CHI 264	Phonetics 2	2
CHI 265	Speaking 2	2

Fourth Level 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ARB 234	Grammar 1	3
CHI 270	Listening 3	2
CHI 273	Writing 3	3
CHI 274	Reading 3	3
CHI 275	Grammar 3	3
CHI 276	Speaking 3	2

Fifth Level 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ARB 255	Specialized Writing	2
CHI 270	Listening 4	2
CHI 273	Writing 4	3
CHI 274	Reading 4	3
CHI 275	Grammar 4	3
CHI 276	Speaking 4	2
CHI 365	Introduction to Linguistics	2

Sixth Level 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ARB 350	Applied Stylistics	3
CHI 370	Chinese Language Culture	4
CHI 372	Introduction to Stylistics	3
CHI 373	Introduction to Translation Studies	4
CHI 375	Introduction to Semantics	3

Seventh Level 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
CHI 460	Readings in Chinese Newspapers	3
CHI 461	Issues and Problems in Translation and Arabisation	2
CHI 464	Translation of Political and Media Texts	2
CHI 465	Computer Applications in Translation	2
CHI 466	Translation of Commercial and Economic Texts	4
CHI 467	Oral Translation 1	2

Eighth Level 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
CHI 470	Translation of Islamic Texts	2
CHI 471	Translation of Literary Texts	2
CHI 472	Translation of Scientific and Technical Texts	2
CHI 473	Translation of Military and Security Texts	2
CHI 475	Oral Translation 2	2
CHI 479	Project	4

This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source

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Frequently asked questions about Chinese Language

How many credit hours is Chinese Language at King Saud University?

Chinese Language at King Saud University requires completing 129 credit hours to graduate, spread across 49 courses.

How many years is Chinese Language at King Saud University?

The study plan for Chinese Language spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Chinese Language award?

Chinese Language at King Saud University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 129 credit hours.