CHI 101 Elementary Chinese I
3 hours, 10 lab hours per semester
This course is for students with little or no previous knowledge of Mandarin Chinese. Mandarin Chinese will be introduced through intensive drills of its oral and written forms. Emphasis is placed on speaking and basic grammar as well as the formation of the characters. It will focus on the most essential language items, such as sound patterns, sentence structures and basic vocabulary, which are useful in everyday Chinese conversation.
Notes
No credit will be given for CHI 101 if taken after the completion of CHI 102. This course satisfies the Flexible Core: World Cultures and Global Issues area of the Gen Ed Program.