Course Schedule and Catalog

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 5

Description: INTRODUCTORY CHINESE I ***** For students with no background in Chinese. Introduction to the Pinyin writing system, and emphasis on the fundamental vocabulary and structure of Chinese required for basic conversation. Students will learn to write approximately 100 Chinese characters, and be able to perform communicative tasks appropriate to this range of characters. Elements of Chinese culture will be introduced through the language. Weekly attendance at the language laboratory and participation in a weekly tutorial are required to receive full credit.