CHIN - Chinese Course Descriptions
An introduction to modern vernacular Chinese based on the speech of Beijing. Essentials of sound patterns, grammar and vocabulary. Practice in speaking, reading and dictation in class and at the Language Media Center.
4 hr./wk. plus 1 hr. at the Language Media Center
A continuation of CHIN 12300 including further practice in modern vernacular Chinese based on the speech of Beijing. Essentials of sound patterns, grammar and vocabulary. Practice in speaking, reading and dictation in class and at the Language Media Center.
4 hr./wk. plus 1 hr. at the Language Media Center
An intermediate course that will build on the skills acquired in basic CHIN 12300 and CHIN 12400 with increased emphasis on reading and writing from modern sources in addition to aural/oral proficiency.
4 hr./wk. plus 1 hr. at the Language Media Center
Presents rotating, semester-long topics that provide practice in speaking and listening skills in Chinese. Involves intensive practice of the spoken language, especially aural comprehension, oral production, correct pronunciation, and idiomatic speech. Students will build up vocabulary and sentence patterns in communicative contexts and develop their ability to carry out conversations in Chinese on a range of topics. Reading and writing (using simplified characters) will be brought out in conjunction with speaking and listening skills.
3 hr./wk.