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Course Descriptions — Chinese (CHIN)

CHIN 111 Elementary Chinese I (3)

(Not open to native speakers of Chinese; assumes no prior knowledge of Chinese.) An elementary study of Mandarin Chinese. Emphasis is on oral communication skills as a foundation for building balanced proficiency in the four communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Topics include basic structures, vocabulary, pronunciation, and writing, as well as elements of culture, history, and geography. Authentic text from native speakers is used as much as possible.

CHIN 112 Elementary Chinese II (3)

(Not open to native speakers of Chinese.) Prerequisite: CHIN 111. Continued basic study of Mandarin Chinese, emphasizing oral communication as a foundation for building a balanced development of proficiency in the four communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Basic structures, vocabulary, pronunciation, and writing are practiced. Topics include basic structures, vocabulary, pronunciation, and writing, as well as further elements of culture, history, and geography. Oral and written authentic text from native speakers is used as much as possible.

CHIN 114 Elementary Chinese III (3)

Prerequisite: CHIN 112. Further development of skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Chinese. Chinese culture, history, current events, and geography provide the context for instruction in grammatical structures, vocabulary, pronunciation, character recognition and writing, and composition. Focus is on acquiring the skills necessary to communicate with native Chinese speakers orally and in writing at an advanced elementary level. Oral and written authentic text is used as much as possible. Not open to native speakers of Chinese.

CHIN 115 Elementary Chinese IV (3)

Prerequisite: CHIN 114. Improvement of skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Chinese. Chinese culture, history, current events, and geography provide the context for instruction in grammatical structures, vocabulary, pronunciation, character recognition and writing, and composition. Focus is on acquiring the skills necessary to communicate with native Chinese speakers orally and in writing at a basic intermediate level. Oral and written authentic text is used as much as possible. Not open to native speakers of Chinese.