XII. Course Descriptions
Chinese
School of Languages and Literatures
CHIN*1200 Introductory Mandarin (Chinese) F (3-0) [0.50] |
A beginning course in Mandarin (Chinese) providing the fundamentals of grammar, structure, and idiom, and giving due importance
to the spoken language. This course is for students with no previous knowledge of the language.
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Restriction(s): |
Students with native or near-native ability in Mandarin will not be admitted to this course. Instructor consent required to
verify student’s level.
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CHIN*1210 Intermediate Mandarin (Chinese) W (3-0) [0.50] |
This course is an intermediate language course in Mandarin (Chinese) providing an emphasis on the application of basic grammatical
structure in oral work and the comprehension of elementary reading texts. This course is for students with only basic knowledge
of the language (CHIN*1200).
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Prerequisite(s): |
CHIN*1200 |
Restriction(s): |
Students with native or near-native ability in Mandarin will not be admitted to this course. Instructor consent required to
verify student’s level.
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CHIN*2200 Mandarin Language I F (3-0) [0.50] |
This course supports the further development of the four basic language skills (speaking, writing, reading, and listening)
acquired in previous Mandarin Language courses and includes a survey of grammar, complex sentences and logical stress.
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Prerequisite(s): |
CHIN*1210 or equivalent
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Restriction(s): |
Instructor consent required. |
CHIN*2210 Mandarin Language II W (3-0) [0.50] |
This is a continuation of Mandarin Language I. Additional emphasis will be given to the study of Chinese characters and grammar
instruction will include comparisons and different kinds of complements.
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Prerequisite(s): |
CHIN*2200 or equivalent
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Restriction(s): |
Instructor consent required. |