Elementary Chinese I

Catalog description

A beginning course in Chinese focusing on the development of basic communicative skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The dialect taught is Mandarin, and the course is designed for students who have had no prior exposure to the Chinese language. The course includes basic vocabulary, essentials of Chinese grammar and syntax, correct pronunciation and intonation, and the use of speech patterns. Additionally, knowledge and understanding of the cultures of the Chinese-speaking world play an integral part in the learning process.