Learning Chinese through Reading and Writing

Catalog description

This is a 2-credit course designed for students who have completed Intermediate Chinese II or equivalent and wish to expand their knowledge of the Chinese language system, including the use of vocabulary; grammar appropriate for different formats and contexts; knowledge of the logical relationship between sentences and the connection between paragraphs; and the fundamentals of Chinese writing, including the correct use of punctuation and writing styles of various essays. Students will benefit from this additional language practice concurrent with their Advanced Chinese I/II classes and read authentic texts on subjects spanning Chinese society and culture in contemporary contexts.