Beginning Chinese I

Catalog description

This course is designed for students with minimal to no prior exposure to Chinese. It aims to build foundational skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing within a dynamic and interactive learning environment. Emphasis is placed on correct pronunciation, tone accuracy, and basic grammatical structures. By the end of the course, students will have acquired 350-400 essential vocabulary words and gained an understanding of modern Chinese grammar, statement forms, and question structures. Students will gain linguistic and cultural competences needed to navigate daily life scenarios effectively. Students will learn to share personal information, discuss hobbies, make appointments, describe routines, and more, using appropriate language forms.