CHI 101 - Beginning Chinese I

4 credits (Fall)

An introductory course to modern (Mandarin) Chinese that teaches the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Instructional emphasis is laid on both linguistic aspects (pronunciation, vocabulary, and structures) and on sociocultural strategies in communication. Students learn approximately 550 frequently used core graphs and their use in context.

Prerequisite: None.
Instructor: Tang, Xi