![]() Hiram College - Chinese Chinese 100 Introduction to Chinese Conversational Language and Chinese Culture [2 hours] Chinese 100 is intended to help students develop their speaking ability in Chinese. This course is designed to teach fundamental PINYIN Chinese along with some simple pictograph Chinese Characters. The course will begin with and emphasize proper pronunciation of the four tones, which is the most important skill for speaking Chinese. The students will acquire a large working vocabulary that will suit the daily life in a country where Chinese is the leading language. Chinese culture and useful Chinese idioms will be introduced during the classes. 101 Beginning Mandarin Chinese I EW [4 hours] A beginning course in basic Mandarin Chinese. Development of four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Introduction to Chinese characters. Supplemental laboratory practice and drill sessions. 102 Beginning Mandarin Chinese II EW [4 hours] A continuation of 101, introducing basic grammar and Chinese calligraphy. Supplemental laboratory practice and drill sessions. Prerequisite: Chinese 101 or equivalent. 103 Intermediate Mandarin Chinese I [4 hours] A continuation of 102. Prerequisite: Chinese 102 or equivalent. Course satisfies humanities distribution requirement. 6832 Hinsdale Street Hiram, Ohio OH 44234 United States Fax Phone Phone: 800.362.5280 Tuition charges Tuition fees: Please check website for details. Other Categories: MANDARIN universities/ colleges |