 Lawrence University - The Department of Chinese and Japanese Chinese language courses:
CHJA 101 Beginning Chinese I An introduction to elementary Mandarin Chinese. Emphasis on the acquisition of basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with discussions to practice pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. Five class meetings per week. 6 units. CHJA 102 Beginning Chinese II A continuation of CHJA 101 with further practice in basic language skills. Five class meetings per week. 6 units. Prerequisite: CHJA 101 CHJA 201 Beginning Intermediate Chinese A course to help students attain minimal fluency in conversational Chinese and begin to read and write beyond the elementary level. Five class meetings per week. 6 units. Prerequisite: CHJA 102 CHJA 202 Intermediate Chinese I Intermediate-level Chinese with further practice in conversational fluency and exposure to more difficult levels of reading and writing. Five class meetings per week. 6 units. Prerequisite: CHJA 201 CHJA 203 Intermediate Chinese II Continued intermediate-level work in Chinese. Focus on developing more sustained use of Mandarin Chinese in conversation, reading, and writing. Five class meetings per week. 6 units. Prerequisite: CHJA 202 CHJA 301 Advanced Intermediate Chinese An advanced Chinese course for students who want to develop their language skills. Extensive use of contemporary print and media materials to emphasize written as well as oral proficiency while providing students with a basic cultural understanding of today’s China. Course does not count toward the humanities general education requirement for B.A. and B.A./B.Mus students. 6 units. Prerequisite: CHJA 203 or consent of instructor CHJA 401 Advanced Communicative Chinese An advanced course, taught in Chinese, designed to strengthen the language proficiency of upper-level students, especially those returning from studying abroad in the Associated Colleges in China program. Students gain intensive practice in all communicative skills through extensive oral discussion, preparation of written reports on various social topics, and exposure to current academic essays, short stories, and films. Course does not count towards the humanities general education requirement for B.A. and B.A./B.Mus students. 6 units. Prerequisite: CHJA 301 and consent of instructor CHJA 402 Advanced Readings in Chinese An advanced course in Chinese that introduces students to texts in classical and documentary style. During the first half of the course, students review the basic grammar and vocabulary of classical Chinese through short readings in traditional classical texts. The second half builds upon this base to introduce students to contemporary readings in literature and documents, which draw heavily upon classical elements. Course does not count towards the humanities general education requirement for B.A. and B.A./B.Mus students. 6 units. Prerequisite: CHJA 203 or consent of instructor. (920)832- 6709 PO Box 599 Appleton, Wisconsin 54912 United States Fax Phone Phone: (920)832- 6709 Tuition charges Tuition fees: Please check website for details.Lawrence University Other Categories:  MANDARIN universities/ colleges |
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