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Dec 09, 2024
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2023-2024 Undergraduate Bulletin [Archived Bulletin]
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CHIN 1110 - Beginning Chinese I Goals: To quickly begin conversing in Chinese on the following topics: greetings, introductions, dates and time, making plans, hobbies, sports, making phone calls, visiting friends and food and beverages. Students will learn Pinyin, the phonetic system for Chinese, and to be able to recognize and type about 300 Chinese characters. Character writing will be introduced, but the emphasis is on vocabulary building and oral communication.
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. Chinese history and culture will be taught through film, songs, video clips, and poetry.
Taught: Annually, in fall term
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
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