(CHI) Chinese Courses
Note: Students who have taken two or more years of a foreign language, and have done so in the last two years, should begin that language at the 200 level or switch to a new language. If there is doubt, placement will be determined by testing or consultation with the academic division.
Humanities (3 credits)
CHI 101 - Beginning Chinese I Spoken communication in Mandarin Chinese is the goal and means of instruction. Initial weeks are dedicated to studying the sound and writing system. Reading and writing are assigned out of class to facilitate effective listening and speaking practice in class. Basic grammar and culture are introduced.
3 lecture hours
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Humanities (3 credits)
CHI 102 - Beginning Chinese II For students who either completed CHI 101 or have otherwise gained elementary knowledge of Mandarin Chinese. Spoken communication in Mandarin is the goal and means of instruction. Reading and writing are assigned out of class to facilitate effective listening and speaking practice in class. Basic grammar and culture are introduced.
3 lecture hours
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Humanities (3 credits)
CHI 201 - Intermediate Chinese I For students who either completed CHI 102 or have otherwise acquired prior reading and speaking abilities in Mandarin Chinese at a high-novice level. Reading, writing, listening, and speaking Mandarin are the means and goal of instruction. Vocabulary and grammar practiced on topics of daily life, art, politics, and history in Chinese-speaking communities.
3 lecture hours
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Humanities (3 credits)
CHI 202 - Intermediate Chinese II For students who either completed CHI 201 or have otherwise acquired prior reading and speaking abilities in Mandarin Chinese at a low-intermediate level. Reading, writing, listening, and speaking Mandarin are the means and goal of instruction. Vocabulary and grammar practiced on topics of daily life, art, politics, and history in Chinese-speaking communities.
3 lecture hours
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