![]() Columbia University - The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures Introductory Chinese For beginners who wish to study Chinese at a slower pace. The entire course consists of two parts covering the same material as the first semester of Elementary Chinese (CHNS C1101/F1101). Students who have successfully completed the Courses I and II (W1010-W1011) will be admitted to Elementary Chinese II (C1102/F1102) in the spring semester. Alternatively, students who suddessfully complete Course I and choose to study in a summer or another program and upon passing the program placement test be placed into the Intermediate Chinese course. Elementary Chinese (Level 1)N-sections: for students who have no or a limited background in Chinese W-sections: for students of Chinese heritage or advanced beginners with Mandarin speaking ability but minimal reading and writing skills Note:Advanced beginners or heritage students who can speak Mandarin will not be accepted into the N sections. Intermediate Chinese (Level 2)N-sections: continuation of elementary N focusing on further development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. W-sections: continuation of elementary W focusing on reading skills and written language. Open to students of Chinese heritage or those with good speaking skills in Chinese only. Advanced Chinese I (Level 3)N-sections: continuation of the intermediate N focusing on more sophisticated language usage and fluency as well as reading skills with systematic vocabulary expansion. W-sections: continuation of intermediate W focusing on practical writing skills and semi-formal or formal style of Chinese used in various professional settings. Open to students with good speaking skills in Chinese only. Other Advanced Courses (Level 4)Please see the courses listed on-line. (212) 854-5027 Chinese Language Program 407 Kent Hall New York, New York NY 10027 United States Fax Phone Phone: (212) 854-5027 Tuition charges Tuition fees: Please check website for details. Other Categories: MANDARIN universities/ colleges |