CHIN 3120 - Intermediate Chinese II

Goals: To enable students to develop conversational ability around the topics of friendship and dating, housing and rent, fitness and leisure activities, and international travel. Students will also gain an understanding of the wider Chinese-speaking world by researching communities in Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam and other SE Asian countries. Students will also read stories in simple non-technical prose, and master the vocabulary and grammar introduced in their readings. This course is designed to help students to reach intermediate level communicative skills and to establish a solid base for more advanced language learning.

Content: A textbook and two workbooks provide opportunities to learn vocabulary and sentences, gain understanding of Chinese grammar, and practice speaking, listening, reading, writing, translating and self-expression. Knowledge of the diversity of the Chinese-speaking world will be explored through map exercises, articles, film clips, and online research on housing and apartment rental in Asia.

Taught: Annually, in spring term

Language placement: The department recommends that students complete CHIN 3110 before taking this course. Otherwise, students should do the online placement assessment for Chinese and contact the course instructor for placement advice.

Note: Students who wish to take this course, but have another scheduled course that conflicts with the lab time of this course, may arrange for an alternate lab time. Please contact the instructor for assistance.

Credits: 4