This is a beginning Mandarin Chinese course designed for students with no previous knowledge of Chinese. Students learn basic Chinese characters, conversational skills, and introductory Chinese grammar. The course focuses on Chinese pinyin Romanization system, tones and pronunciation.
CHIN A101 First Year Chinese II 3crs.
This course is a continuation of CHIN A100 with an emphasis on speaking and listening comprehension. Reading and writing skills are also developed in conjunction with oral skills. The course aims to expand vocabulary and introduce more complex grammatical structures and helps students expand the linguistic skills learned in CHIN A100.
Prerequisite: CHIN A100 or placement