Course Catalog - 2012-2013

     

COLL 113 - INTERMEDIATE CANTONESE

Long Title: INTERMEDIATE CANTONESE (JONES)
Department: College Courses
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 1
Description: This course is a further accelerated investigation of spoken Cantonese in practical applications. The course will first review fundamental vocabulary and grammatical concepts. Then, more complex topics and scenarios will be covered, with a focus on conversation-based vocabulary. The last section of the course will be discussion-based to reinforce material taught in the course. Students will also be exposed to elements of contemporary Cantonese culture, including pop culture, film, and current linguistic change.