First-Level Modern Chinese I

CHINESE 101D

This course is an introduction to the modern common language of the Greater China area, known as "Mandarin." The course includes conversation, reading of texts, and writing of characters. In addition to lectures, students are required to attend a weekly subsection and a ten-minute one-on-one language practice with the instructor. By the end of the semester, students should be able to read and write short passages (approximately 350 Chinese words) and to conduct daily conversations in a colloquial way. Minimum grade of B- or permission of Section Head required for continuation to L04 102D. Note: Students with some previous Chinese language background must take the placement examination.
Course Attributes: EN H; BU Hum; AS LCD; AS LS