Introduction to Conversational Chinese

Catalog description

This two-credit language course introduces students to Chinese language and culture. It is aimed at students with no prior knowledge of Chinese. The language component of the course runs for 14 weeks and focuses on the development of competence in verbal communication and communication structures which can be used in daily life in China. The culture component includes excursions that are closely tied to the language topics being studied. This course does NOT cover Elementary I. It is designed for students who ● do not need to complete Elementary I for their major, or have already completed the language requirement for their major, ● and/or students who have been to two other global sites Students cannot take this class if they have already: ● Passed Elementary Chinese 1 or the equivalent or higher ● Are a native Chinese speaker Note: Students enrolled in this 2-credit course must also be enrolled in a four-credit China-focused content course in order to meet the Global Programs study away language requirement. The course must be taken for a letter grade and is not open to students who place at a higher level than Elementary I Chinese. Prerequisite: None. This course is only offered to study-away students at NYU Shanghai and is not open to NYU Shanghai degree-seeking students. Fulfillment: General Elective.