![]() Loyola Marymount University - Modern Languages & Literatures Chinese The 101, 102, 203, 204 series emphasizes speaking and understanding Mandarin while developing a command of Chinese characters for reading and writing. This series requires one hour weekly language lab. CHIN 101 Elementary Chinese I 3 Semester Hours This course enables students to speak and understand the basic linguistics of Mandarin and to read and write a limited number of Chinese characters. Importance is placed on mastery of the Pin-Yin system of pronunciation and tonal emphasis. Students develop a comprehensive speaking and listening vocabulary of approximately 450 words and a reading and writing knowledge of approximately 150 Chinese characters. Introduction to the fundamentals of Chinese grammar and selected topics on Chinese culture. Fall semester only. CHIN 102 Elementary Chinese II 3 Semester Hours This course continues the study of Chinese grammar patterns; up to two-thirds of the fundamentals are taught. The primary emphasis is on speaking and understanding Mandarin. Four hundred fifty new words are introduced into the speaking and listening vocabulary and 250 new characters into the reading and writing vocabulary. Spring semester only. Prerequisite: CHIN 101 or equivalent, or consent of instructor. CHIN 198 Special Studies 1-3 Semester Hours CHIN 199 Independent Studies 1-3 Semester Hours CHIN 203 Intermediate Chinese I 3 Semester Hours Builds upon the fundamentals of Chinese grammar studied in CHIN 101 and 102 and introduces students to translation. Intensive practice in oral skills and the development of an increased command of reading and writing Chinese characters. Introduction of 450 new words into the speaking and listening vocabulary and 200 new characters into the reading and writing vocabulary. Fall semester only. Prerequisite: CHIN 102 or equivalent, or consent of instructor. CHIN 204 Intermediate Chinese II 3 Semester Hours Strengthens and improves Chinese language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. This course emphasizes grammar, idiomatic expression, writing short paragraphs in Chinese, and translation skills. Introduction of 450 new words into the speaking and listening vocabulary and 250 characters into the reading and writing vocabulary. Spring semester only. Prerequisite: CHIN 203 or equivalent, or consent of instructor. 310.338.2700 1 LMU Drive Los Angeles, California CA 90045-2659 United States Fax Phone Phone: 310.338.2700 Tuition charges Tuition fees: Please check website for details. Other Categories: MANDARIN universities/ colleges |