CHN 101 : Mandarin Chinese I

Transcript title

Mandarin Chinese I

Credits

4

Grading mode

Standard letter grades

Total contact hours

40

Lecture hours

40

Course Description

Introduces Mandarin Chinese language presented within the context of Chinese culture. First course of a three-course sequence. Introduces students to the sound system of Mandarin Chinese and moves on to basic skills in listening, speaking, reading, and copying a limited number of Chinese characters.

Course learning outcomes

1. Recognize basic sounds, words, and a few basic phrases when spoken.
2. Produce basic sounds, words, and phrases with correct tones.
3. Read a limited number of foundational Chinese characters.
4. Copy a limited number of foundational Chinese characters.

Content outline

  • Introduction of sounds and tones
  • Introduction to character structure
  • Basic grammar rules
  • Simple greetings
  • Simple introductions
  • Yes/No questions

Required materials

Materials for this class are generated by the instructor for class handouts.

Outside of
expected

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