CHNS 101 Elementary Mandarin I (4) KCC AA/HSL
3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab per week
CHNS 101 is a course designed for beginners of Chinese. Study of basic structures of the Mandarin Chinese language with emphasis on listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Students will gain these four skills in standard Mandarin Chinese, attaining approximately the Novice-High level on the ACTFL-ETS (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) proficiency scale.
Upon successful completion of CHNS 101, the student should be able to:
• Listen and know the meaning of short, learned utterances and some sentence-length utterances, especially where context supports understanding and speech is clear. Comprehend limited vocabulary and some simple questions/statements about family members, age, address, time, interests, and other daily activities.
• Speak short statements and ask simple questions, primarily by relying on memorized utterances but occasionally by expanding these through simple recombinations of those elements.
• Read and identify a limited number of character components and high-frequency characters in areas of immediate need. Read for instructional and directional purposes, standardized messages, such as some prices in stores, time/date on schedules, etc. where specific characters and combinations have been memorized.
• Write simple fixed expressions and limited memorized material and some recombination thereof. Supply information on simple forms and documents. Write names, numbers, dates, own nationality, and other simple autobiographical information as well as some short phrases and simple sentences.
CHNS 102 Elementary Mandarin II (4) KCC AA/HSL
3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab per week
Prerequisite(s): CHNS 101 or satisfactory score on the language placement test.
CHNS 102 is a continuation of CHNS 101. The four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in Standard Mandarin Chinese are further developed. Students will gain these four skills, attaining approximately the Intermediate-low level on the ACTFLETS (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) proficiency scale.
Upon successful completion of CHNS 102, the student should be able to:
• Listen and understand sentence-length utterances which consist of recombination of learned elements in a limited number of content areas, particularly if strongly supported by the situational context. Comprehension areas cover such basic needs as eating, lodging, transportation, and receiving simple instructions and routine commands.
• Speak and handle successfully a limited number of uncomplicated task-oriented and social functions pertaining to such topic areas as those mentioned above. Ask and answer questions, initiate and respond to simple statements and maintain face-to-face conversation. Perform such tasks as introducing oneself, ordering a meal, asking directions, and making purchases.
• Read for basic survival and social needs, simple connected, specially prepared material and puzzle out pieces of some authentic material as it reflects similarity to specially prepared material and/or to high-frequency oral vocabulary and structure. Puzzle out very simple hand-printed messages, personal notes and very short letters which are written by a native speaker experienced in dealing with foreigners. Decode one or two elements from simplest connected texts dealing with basic personal and social needs, such as signs, public announcements and short, straightforward instructions dealing with public life.
• Write and meet limited practical writing needs. Write short messages, postcards, and take down simple notes, such as telephone messages. Create statements or questions within the scope of limited language experience. Material produced consists of recombination of learned vocabulary and structures into simple sentences on very familiar topics.
CHNS 111 Elementary Conversational Mandarin I (3) KCC AA/HSL
3 hours lecture per week
CHNS 111 is designed for students beginning the study of conversational Chinese. Students study the basic structures of the Mandarin Chinese language with emphasis on listening, and speaking skills. They will gain these two skills in standard Mandarin Chinese, attaining approximately the Novice-High level on the ACTFL-ETS (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) proficiency scale.
Upon successful completion of CHNS 111, the student should be able to:
• Listen and understand short, learned utterances and some sentence-length utterances, especially where context supports understanding and speech is clear. Comprehend limited vocabulary and some simple questions/statements about family members, age, address, time, locations, interests, needs and daily activities.
• Speak short statements and ask simple questions, primarily by relying on memorized utterances but occasionally by expanding these through simple recombinations of those elements. Vocabulary centers on areas such as common objects, places, activities, basic likes and dislikes, and terms for immediate family members.
• Demonstrate an awareness of various Chinese cultural aspects and perspectives.
• Use modern technology, such as world wide web and email, to research topics about China.
CHNS 112 Elementary Conversational Mandarin II (3) KCC AA/HSL
3 hours lecture per week
Prerequisite(s): CHNS 111 or equivalent.
CHNS 112 is a continuation of CHNS 111 and further develops two skills of listening and speaking in Standard Mandarin Chinese. Students will attain approximately the Intermediate-Low level on the ACTFL-ETS (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) proficiency scale.
Upon successful completion of CHNS 112, the student should be able to:
• Listen to and understand sentence-length utterances which consist of recombination of learned elements in a limited number of content areas, particularly if strongly supported by the situational context. Comprehension areas cover such basic needs as eating, lodging, transportation, and responding to simple instructions and routine commands.
• Speak and handle successfully a limited number of uncomplicated task-oriented and social functions pertaining to such topic areas as those mentioned above. Ask and answer questions, initiate and respond to simple statements and maintain face-to-face conversation. Perform such tasks as introducing oneself, ordering a meal, asking directions, and making purchases.
• Demonstrate through the study of language a better understanding of various Chinese cultural aspects and perspectives.
• Use modern technology, such as World Wide Web and email, to research topics about China and interact with Chinese learners or native Chinese speakers.
CHNS 131 Chinese Conversation and Culture I/
Business and Tourism Industry (4) KCC AA/DH
5 hours lecture / 5 hours independent practice or lab per week.
CHNS 131 is a beginning level Mandarin Chinese designed to develop oral communication skills. Includes oral drills and individual practice for forming Chinese sentences. Also includes cultural information that forms part of the language. Covers vocabulary and situations appropriate for business and hospitality industry. A communicative approach emphasizes questions and answers and situational role-playing. Upon successful completion of CHNS 131, the student should be able to:
• Understand a number of short utterances in Chinese in areas of immediate need.
• Comprehend sentence-length utterances in situations where the context aids understanding such as in a restaurant or store, or on a train or bus.
• Comprehend simple questions/statements about family members, age, address, time, interests and daily activities.
• Obtain the main ideas of tailored speech likely to be encountered by tourists and business persons.
• Make short statements and ask simple questions by relying on memorized utterances.
• Create sentences based on recombination of learned vocabulary and sentence patterns.
• Carry out tasks involving a variety of activities such as greetings, inquiring, telling time and date, telephoning, shopping and dining.
• Identify a limited number of characters and read for instructional and directional purposes standardized messages, phrases or expressions.
• Interact with Chinese speakers in culturally acceptable ways, employing appropriate greetings, mannerisms, and implications.
• Understand aspects of Chinese culture.
• Use modern technology such as World Wide Web and e-mail to research topics about China.
CHNS 201 Intermediate Mandarin I (4) KCC AA/HSL
3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab per week
Prerequisite(s): CHNS 102 or satisfactory score on the language placement test.
CHNS 201 is a continuation of CHNS 102. The four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in Standard Mandarin Chinese are further developed. Students will gain these four skills, attaining approximately the Intermediate-Mid level on the ACTFLETS (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) proficiency scale.
Upon successful completion of CHNS 201, the student should be able to:
• Listen and understand sentence-length utterances which consist of recombination of learned elements on a variety of topics. Content refers primarily to basic personal background and needs, social conversations and some complex tasks. Comprehension areas cover such basic functions as traveling, schooling and a diversity of instruction and directions.
• Speak and handle successfully a variety of uncomplicated task-oriented and social functions pertaining to such topic areas as those mentioned above. Ask and answer questions, participate in simple conversations on topics beyond the most intermediate needs. Perform such tasks as renting an apartment, mailing a letter, planning a vacation and booking an airline ticket.
• Read and understand some authentic material as it reflects similarity to specially prepared material and/or to highfrequency oral vocabulary and structure. Decode simple hand-printed notes or short letters for main facts on topics such as mail and residence. Read consistently with increased understanding simple connected texts dealing with basic personal and social needs, such as signs, public announcements and short, straightforward instructions dealing with public life.
• Write and meet a number of practical writing needs. Write short simple letters. Contents involves personal preference, daily routine, everyday events, and other topics grounded in personal experience. Evidence of control of the syntax of non-complex sentences. Create a collection of sentences on a given topic.
CHNS 202 Intermediate Mandarin II (4) KCC AA/HSL
3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab per week
Prerequisite(s): CHNS 201 or satisfactory score on the language placement test.
CHNS 202 is a continuation of CHNS 201. The four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in Standard Mandarin Chinese are further developed. Students will gain these four skills, attaining approximately the Intermediate-High level on the ACTFLETS (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) proficiency scale.
Upon successful completion of CHNS 202, the student should be able to:
• Listen and sustain understanding over longer stretches of connected discourse on a number of topics pertaining to different times and places.
• Speak and handle successfully most uncomplicated communicative tasks and social situations. Initiate, sustain and close a general conversation with a number of strategies appropriate to a range of circumstances and topics.
• Read consistently with full understanding of simple connected texts dealing with basic personal and social needs about which the student has personal interest and/or knowledge.
• Write and meet most practical writing needs and limited social demands. Take notes in some detail on familiar topics and respond in writing to personal questions. Write simple letters, brief synopses and paraphrases, summaries of biographical data, work and school experience.
CHNS 290 Chinese Language and Culture through Application (4) KCC AA/DH
3 hours lecture/ 3 hours lab per week
Prerequisite(s): Students must be native, bilingual speakers of Chinese, or advanced level students with approval of the instructor.
Comment: CHNS 290 is conducted in both Chinese and English.
CHNS 290 is designed to prepare students to serve as Chinese language and culture resources on campus and in the community through service learning experiences.
Application of the “real world” community service experiences, cultural readings, and personal reflections will serve as the basis for communicative activities in class.
Upon successful completion of CHNS 290, students should be able to:
• Describe the diversity and variety of Chinese culture orally and in writing about their service learning community experiences and assigned readings;
• Demonstrate the job-related skills gained from the practical work experience in the supervised community volunteer activities;
• Evaluate orally and in writing the service learning activities using appropriate vocabulary and grammar in communicative activities, discussions, and writing activities;
• Describe orally in classroom discussion, and in reflective journals and essays, the needs of the community;
• Apply orally and in writing critical thinking and problem-solving skills related to their service-learning experiences.
• List similarities and differences between Chinese and U.S. culture from various perspectives and values.
• Construct a relationship between language learning and culture.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills in both the students heritage and U.S. cultures.