![]() Brandeis University - German, Russian, and Asian Languages and Literature CHIN 10a Beginning Chinese I
Mandarin is taught in this intensive course, intended for students with no previous knowledge of Chinese. Class meets four days per week plus one section of individual conversation. It offers training in basic Chinese grammar, speaking, aural comprehension, reading and writing. Chinese characters, and the "pinyin" phonetic system as a tool for learning Chinese. Usually offered every fall.Mr. Feng CHIN 20b Continuing Chinese
Prerequisite: CHIN 10a. Continuation of CHIN 10a. Usually offered every spring.Staff CHIN 29b Pathways for Chinese Literacy
For students who have significant bilingual background in Mandarin Chinese or a non-Mandarin dialect (e.g., Cantonese). Emphasizes reading and writing skills, but standard Mandarin pronunciation and grammatical structure are also stressed. Students who successfully complete this course can take an exemption test to fulfill the foreign language requirement. Usually offered every fall.Staff CHIN 30a Intermediate Chinese
[ fl ] Prerequisite: CHIN 20b or equivalent. Development of skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, including the writing of short essays. Usually offered every fall.Staff CHIN 40b Advanced Intermediate Chinese
[ fl hum ] Prerequisite: CHIN 30a or equivalent Continuation of CHIN 30a. Usually offered every spring.Staff CHIN 98a Readings in Modern Chinese
Prerequisite: CHIN 40b or equivalent. A continuation of CHIN 40b. Includes an introduction to readings in modern Chinese literature. Usually offered every year.Staff CHIN 98b Readings in Modern Chinese Prerequisite: CHIN 40b or equivalent. A continuation of CHIN 98a. Usually offered every year.Staff (781) 736-3200 415 South Street Mailstop 024 Waltham, MA 02454 United States Fax Fax: (781) 736-3207 Phone Phone: (781) 736-3200 Tuition charges Tuition fees: Please check website for details. Other Categories: MANDARIN universities/ colleges |