![]() Furman University - Department of Asian Studies Chinese LanguageCHN-110 Elementary Chinese I Introduction to the sound system and grammatical structures necessary to develop listening and speaking skills in Mandarin Chinese. Initial reading and writing exercises with basic Chinese characters. An appreciation of Chinese culture underlies the orientation of the course. 4 credits. CHN-120 Elementary Chinese II GER: FL (Foreign Language) for students seeking the Bachelor of Science degree ONLY Prerequisite: CHN-110 Continuation of work on the sound system and grammatical structures necessary to develop listening and speaking skills in Mandarin Chineses, including reading and writing exercises with basic Chinese characters. An appreciation of Chineses culture underlies the orientation of the course. 4 credits. CHN-201 Intermediate Chinese I GER: FL (Foreign Language) Prerequisite: CHN-120 Continuation of development of proficiency in listening and speaking, while expanding reading and writing skills, using materials of a literary or cultural nature. Includes a review of grammar. Satisfies the pre-fall 2008 general education requirement in foreign language. 4 credits. CHN-202 Intermediate Chinese II Prerequisite: CHN-201 Continuation of CHN 201, with emphasis on communication skills, expansion of vocabulary and idiomatic expression. Cultural activities and outside readings required. Satisfies the pre-fall 2008 general education requirement in foreign language and may satisfy the pre-fall 2008 general education requirement in upper-level humanities. 4 credits. CHN-301 Intermediate Chinese III Prerequisite: CHN-202 A continuation of CHN 202, emphasizing oral skills and idiomatic usage. Students will be required to speak extensively in class. Supplementary materials will be added to the text. Satisfies the pre-fall 2008 general education requirement in foreign language. 4 credits. CHN-302 Intermediate Chinese IV Prerequisite: CHN-301 A continuation of CHN 301, emphasizing reading of formal Chinese, writing and oral communication skills. Additional materials will be used to further develop the students’ ability to read, discuss, understand and write Chinese. Satisfies the pre-fall 2008 general education requirement in foreign language. 4 credits. CHN-401 Advanced Chinese I Prerequisite: CHN-302 Continued study emphasizing advanced conversation skills. Special focus on effective exchange of more complex ideas in daily life and topics of interest. Satisfies the pre-fall 2008 general education requirement in foreign language. 4 credits. CHN-402 Advanced Chinese II Prerequisite: CHN-401 Continued emphasis on advanced skills of conversation and discussion in Chinese. Special focuses include effective exchange of evolved ideas concerning various cultural topics of interest. Satisfies the pre-fall 2008 general education requirement in foreign language. 4 credits. 864-294-2240 Furman Hall Suite #222 3300 Poinsett Highway Greenville, South Carolina 29613 United States Fax Phone Phone: 864-294-2240 Tuition charges Tuition fees: Please check website for details. Other Categories: MANDARIN universities/ colleges |