LANGUAGE AND CULTURE STUDIES CHINESE CHI 100 CHINESE I The first year of Chinese introduces the student to radicals, tones and characters. These aspects of Mandarin Chinese make the language unique in the world. The Chinese I course provides an introduction to basic Chinese grammar and sentence structure. The primary text used is Go Far with Chinese, which is supplemented by authentic materials such as short stories, songs, and videos. Students are required to use Chinese in order to communicate with each other and with the teacher in an effort to provide an immersion experience in the classroom. Progress is monitored closely by means of quizzes, tests, presentations, and projects to assess student progress and proficiency. Upon completion of first-year Chinese, students should be able to carry out basic conversations in Chinese.
CHI 200 CHINESE II Prerequisite: Chinese I. Chinese II focuses on sentence structure and word order. Students learn how to make compound and complex sentences to enhance their writing skills. The textbook Go Far with Chinese is richly illustrated with intriguing and interactive classroom activities and intensive vocabulary drills. Students learn everyday expressions regarding their daily life such as making a phone call, eating at a restaurant, and commenting on the weather to improve their conversational skills. They further improve their reading and listening comprehension skills through engaging class exercises, homework assignments, presentations, and projects. Students are required to use Chinese in order to communicate with each other and with the teacher in an effort to provide an immersion experience in the classroom. By the end of the school year, students should have a good grasp of the Chinese language and be capable of engaging in meaningful discussions in Chinese. Chinese II Honors is also offered.
CHI 220/H CHINESE II (H) Prerequisite: Chinese I. Department approval required. Chinese II Honors is a yearlong course designed for motivated students who have a genuine interest in Chinese, a strong record of achievement in the discipline, and a willingness to devote the additional time and effort required of this course. Students in this class tackle the same material as that of Chinese II but with increased depth and intensity. Chinese II Honors focuses on sentence structure and word order. Students learn how to make compound and complex sentences to enhance their writing skills. The textbook Go Far with Chinese is richly illustrated with intriguing and interactive classroom activities and intensive vocabulary drills. Students learn everyday expressions regarding their daily life such as making a phone call, eating at a restaurant, and commenting on the weather to improve their conversational skills. They further improve their reading and listening comprehension skills through engaging class exercises, homework assignments, presentations, and projects. Students are required to use Chinese in order to communicate with each other and with the teacher in an effort to provide an immersion experience in the classroom. By the end of the school year, students should find themselves well prepared to write short essays, read short articles, and engage in meaningful discussions in Chinese.
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