![]() Soka University of America - Language and Culture Program CHI 101 First-Year Chinese I 4 units Mandarin pronunciation and grammar, with development of basic skills in speaking, listening comprehension, reading and writing. 300-400 Sinograph characters. Oral/aural practice outside of class is required. CHI 102 First-Year Chinese II 4 units Same as CHI 101, but with a written vocabulary reaching 700-800 Sinographs. CHI 201 Second-Year Chinese I 4 units Continued development of all four communicative skill areas, with increased cultural content and extended units of discourse, with a written vocabulary approaching 1200 Sinographs. Oral/aural practice outside of class is required. CHI 202 Second-Year Chinese II 4 units Same as CHI 201, but with a written vocabulary approximating 1600 Sinographs. CHI 304 Intermediate Review 3 units Review of first and second year Chinese, with introduction of some new content. Authentic materials are included, and discussion is aimed at solidifying conversational skills. CHI 305 Chinese Conversation I 2 units Focused aural/oral practice using narrative materials. For students who have spent little or no time in China or who have a modest or medium level of proficiency. CHI 306 Chinese Conversation II 2 units Intensive aural/oral practice leading toward conversational fluency. For students who have returned from Chinese study abroad or who have a background in Chinese. CHI 311 Third-Year Chinese I 3 units Further honing of all four communicative skills with attention to contrasting styles of oral versus written discourse. Increasing exposure to documents written for native speakers, with attendant cultural understanding and linguistic proficiency. CHI 312 Third-Year Chinese II 3 units Continuation of CHI 311 CHI 412 Fourth-Year Chinese-Classical 3 units Introduction to literary or classical Chinese, focusing on reading comprehension, scholarly translation, and the carryover to the blending of classical and modern prose styles. 1 (888) 600-Soka (7652 - 1 University Drive Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 United States Fax Fax: (949) 480-4151 Phone Phone: 1 (888) 600-Soka (7652 - toll free) Tuition charges Tuition fees: Please check website for details. Other Categories: MANDARIN universities/ colleges |