CHIN 101 L - First Semester Chinese

Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

As the first half of a two-semester sequence, Chinese 101 is designed to introduce to students basic communication skills of Mandarin Chinese (simplified), including reading, writing, speaking, and listening comprehension, presented in a culturally authentic context. Throughout the semester, students will learn and practice these skills through various instructional means designed through an interactive and interpersonal pedagogical approach. Students will also be exposed to contemporary Chinese culture through real-life situations, including greetings, dates and times, family, shopping, hobbies, school life, transportation, etc., and gain cultural knowledge in relation to the language skills. The course carries 4 credits and meets four times a week. This course will prepare students for their further study of the Chinese language and culture.

Offered Fall

Prerequisite(s): None.