For online sections, microphone, speakers, and occasional synchronous work required. (Not open to native speakers of Chinese; assumes no prior knowledge of Chinese. Students with prior experience with the Chinese language should take a placement test to assess appropriate level.) An introduction to spoken and written Mandarin Chinese. The objective is to communicate in Chinese in some concrete real-life situations using culturally appropriate language and etiquette, to read and write pinyin, and to begin to recognize and type Chinese characters. Practice is provided in Chinese pronunciation, tones, and structures needed for everyday communication. |
For online sections, microphone, speakers, and occasional synchronous work required. (Not open to native speakers of Chinese; assumes no prior knowledge of Chinese. Students with prior experience with the Chinese language should take a placement test to assess appropriate level.) An introduction to spoken and written Mandarin Chinese. The objective is to communicate in Chinese in some concrete real-life situations using culturally appropriate language and etiquette, to read and write pinyin, and to begin to recognize and type Chinese characters. Practice is provided in Chinese pronunciation, tones, and structures needed for everyday communication. |
