Chinese:
CHIN 001B-002B. Introduction to Mandarin Chinese
Students who start in the 00lB-002B sequence must complete 002B to receive credit for 001B. This course sequence is an intensive introduction to spoken and written Mandarin Chinese, with emphasis on oral practice. Designed to impart an active command of basic grammar. Introduces 350 to 400 characters and develops the ability to read and write in simple modern Chinese.
CHIN 003B-004B. Second-Year Mandarin Chinese
Designed for students who have mastered basic grammar and 350 to 400 characters. Combines intensive oral practice with writing and reading in the modern language. Emphasis is on rapid expansion of vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and thorough understanding of grammatical patterns. Prepares students for advanced study at the College and in China.
CHIN 005. Chinese for Advanced Beginners
Designed for heritage students who are able to communicate in Chinese on simple daily life topics and perhaps read Chinese with a limited vocabulary (about 100 characters). An intensive introduction to spoken and written Mandarin Chinese, with emphasis on the development of reading and writing ability. Prepares students for advanced studies at the College and in China.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
CHIN 006. Chinese for Advanced Beginners II
Designed for students of Chinese heritage who are able to communicate in Chinese with a command of basic grammar and a vocabulary (about 800 characters). An intensive introduction at the intermediate level to Mandarin Chinese, with emphasis on the development of reading and writing ability. Prepares students for advanced studies at the college and in China.
Prerequisite: Chinese 005, or Chinese 002B, or equivalent language skills.
CHIN 011. Third-Year Chinese
Concentrates on strengthening and further developing skills in reading, speaking, and writing modern Chinese, through a diversity of materials and media. Classes conducted in Chinese, with precise translation also a component. To be taken in conjunction with CHIN 011A.
CHIN 011A. Third-Year Chinese Conversation
A 0.5-credit course that meets once a week for 75 minutes and concentrates on the further development of skills in speaking and listening through multimedia materials (including selected movies/clips). Students are required to read chosen texts (including Internet materials and short stories) and prepare assignments for the purpose of generating discussion in class. Moreover, students have to write out skits or reports for oral presentation in Chinese before they present them in class. The class is conducted entirely in Chinese.
Prerequisite: CHIN 004B or equivalent language skills.
CHIN 012. Advanced Chinese
A multimedia course concentrating on greatly expanding skills in understanding and using modern Chinese in a broad variety of cultural and literary contexts, through a diversity of authentic materials in various media, including the Internet.
Prerequisite: CHIN 011 or equivalent language skills.
Primary distribution course. 1 credit.
Spring 2010. Zhang.
CHIN 012A. Advanced Chinese Conversation
A 0.5-credit course that meets once a week for 75 minutes. The course concentrates on the further development of skills in speaking and listening through multimedia materials (including movies/clips). Students are required to read chosen texts (including Internet materials and short stories) and prepare assignments for the purpose of generating discussion in class. Moreover, students have to write out skits or reports for oral presentation in Chinese before they present them in class. The class is conducted entirely in Chinese.
Prerequisite: CHIN 011 and/or 011A, or equivalent language skills.
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