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CHIN 1101 Beginning Chinese I
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5 cr |
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Offers elementary training in basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Specific goals include: 1) discuss nature and history of the Chinese language; 2) understand and use basic sentence patterns and 400 vocabulary words; 3) recognize 250 Chinese characters (traditional and simplified forms) and write 150 of them; 4) write simple phrases and sentences in Chinese, and 5) translate simple phrases and sentences from Chinese into English. Students also learn use of Chinese word-processing software, Chinese-language Internet software, and a computer-based Chinese text reader that helps them learn both to read better and to master new vocabulary. This course is the first semester of a one-year sequence in Mandarin Chinese.
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CHIN 1102 Beginning Chinese II
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5 cr |
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Continues elementary training in basic Mandarin Chinese language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Specific goals include: 1) increase knowledge of the nature and history of the Chinese language; 2) understand and use more basic sentence patterns and 800 vocabulary words; 3) recognize 500 Chinese characters (traditional and simplified forms) and write 300 of them; 4) write Chinese sentences and paragraphs; and 5) translate difficult sentences and paragraphs from Chinese into English. Students are also introduced to Chinese-English dictionaries and have further practice with Chinese word-processing software, Chinese-language Internet software, and a computer-based Chinese text reader. Prereq: CHIN 1101 or equivalent.
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CHIN 1185 Chinese Special Topics
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5 cr |
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Second semester of a one-year course in elementary Chinese. One-year course aims to 1) impart to students a general understanding of the nature and history of the Chinese language, 2) teach students to understand and use basic sentence patterns and 600-plus vocabulary words, and 3) teach students to recognize and write approximately 500 Chinese characters. Students are also taught to use Chinese-English dictionaries. Chinese word-processing software, Chinese-language Internet software, and Clava Sinica, a computer-based Chinese text reader.
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CHIN 2201 Intermediate Chinese I
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5 cr |
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Offers intermediate training in basic Mandarin language skills of comprehension, spoken production, reading, writing, and translation. Emphasis is on understanding Chinese grammar and syntax as well as the unique cultural patterns of China that can contribute to more effective communication. Wide range of readings, writing and translation exercises, and the use of radical dictionary, audio/visual materials, and Chinese-language software are essential parts of course. Specific goals include recognizing 750 Chinese characters (traditional and simplified forms), writing 300-450 of them, and recognizing and using 800-1200 vocabulary words. Prereq: CHIN 1102 or equivalent.
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CHIN 2202 Intermediate Chinese II
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5 cr |
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Continues intermediate training in basic Mandarin language skills of comprehension, spoken production, reading, writing, and translation. Emphasis is on understanding Chinese grammar and syntax as well as the unique cultural patterns of China that can contribute to more effective communication. Wider range of readings, more writing and translation exercises, and increased use of radical dictionary, audio/visual materials, and Chinese-language software are essential parts of course. Specific goals include recognizing 1,000 Chinese characters (traditional and simplified forms), writing 450-600 of them, and recognizing and using 1,200-1,600 vocabulary words. Prereq: CHIN 2201 or equivalent.
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