![]() Skidmore College CHINESE FC 101. ELEMENTARY CHINESE I 4 An introduction to spoken and written Chinese emphasizing cultural perspectives. Linguistic emphasis is on basic grammar, vocabulary, and the development of reading, conversation, and writing skills while learning about the culture of China. Four hours of class, one hour of drill or tutorial. Presupposes no previous study of Chinese. M. Chen FC 102. ELEMENTARY CHINESE II 3 Continuation of FC101. Further development of basic grammar, reading, conversation, and writing skills while focusing on cultural materials from China. Three hours of class, one hour of drill or tutorial. M. Chen FC 203. INTERMEDIATE CHINESE 3 Continuing study of the structures of the Chinese language. Extensive practice in conversation and writing. Vocabulary building through the reading of appropriate texts in the literature and culture. Three hours of class and one hour of lab. Prerequisite: FC102 or permission of the department. M. Chen FC 204. BUSINESS CHINESE 3 Intermediate Chinese language and culture with an emphasis on listening, speaking, reading, writing, and translating in the context of business. Designed for students who are interested in doing business with the Chinese-speaking community and in further improving their Chinese language proficiency. Students will develop cultural competence in the contexts of actual business situations, and will learn commonly used commercial terms, phrases, sentence patterns, and cultural background. Prerequisite: FC203 or permission of the department. M. Chen FC 206. CHINESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE 3 Development of Chinese skills at the advanced intermediate level. Extensive practice in idioms. Development of vocabulary and reading skills necessary for communication at native speed. Texts include contemporary news materials, film, Internet sources, literature, and music. Prerequisite: FC203 or permission of the department. (Designated a non-Western culture course.) M. Chen FC 208. ADVANCED CHINESE CONVERSATION AND COMPOSITION 3 Intensive practice in daily use of Chinese in a cultural context. Review of grammar, idioms, vocabulary, and writing skills. Prerequisite: FC203 or permission of the instructor. M. Chen 518-580-5000 815 North Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 United States Fax Phone Phone: 518-580-5000 Tuition charges Tuition fees: Please check website for details. Other Categories: MANDARIN universities/ colleges |