CHIN 101 - Elementary Chinese I

Class Hours: 4
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 4

For beginning students. Introduces the Chinese language, with attention focused on the three modes of communication: interpretive listening and reading, interpersonal speaking and writing, and presentational speaking and writing. Students learn pronunciation, fundamental grammatical patterns, and how to write approximately 250 characters. Also imparts knowledge of Chinese culture and society. Attendance is required. May not register for or take a D/F repeat in CHIN 101 when credit has already been received for a higher-numbered Chinese course.