Administered by Languages and Cultures
Effective Fall, 2006
19.101 Chinese I (3) - Basic elements of Mandarin Chinese, with emphasis on spoken language, tonal system, and basic writing. Introduces the Chinese culture. Requires practice sessions in language lab.
19.102 Chinese II (3) - Continuation of 19.101. Begin study of the Chinese characters. Equal emphasis on "four skill" training. Dictionary use is introduced. Requires practice sessions in language laboratory. Prerequisite: 19.101 or equivalent.
19.203 Chinese III (3) - Continuation of 19.102. More emphasis will be put on reading, writing, and syntax. Reading materials include simple essays, poems, and stories. The use of dictionary is routine. Students develop fluency in dealing with basic writing functions. Prerequisite: 19.102 or equivalent.
19.204 Chinese IV (3) - Continuation of 19.203. In this 4th semester language course, conversational ability will be stressed. Teaching/learning activities cover a variety of daily life situations. Students develop fluency in listening/speaking and, in the meantime, acquire culturally appropriate communication strategies. Prerequisite: 19.203 or equivalent.
19.211 Foundations of Chinese Civilization (Fall) (3) - Chinese culture and civilization in historical perspective, with emphasis on art and philosophy. Taught in English. Approved as a diversity course.
19.212 China Today (Spring) (3) - Chinese culture and civilization today, with focus on art, political philosophy, customs and new directions. Taught in English. Approved as a diversity course.