Intermed. Mandarin Chinese I

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Prerequisite: CHIN-2. This course is the third semester of Mandarin Chinese, taught within the context of Chinese culture. Customs, cultural practices, and geography of China are explored through lectures, films, web activities, and reading assignments. Focus on the development of conversation, reading, and writing skills. Development of idioms and more advanced grammar. Emphasis on the communicative approach to language acquisition with special attention to the appreciation of the Chinese culture. This course may also require completion of supplemental assignments. Transfer: CSU; UC