Intermediate Chinese I

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CHIN 0301 Intermediate Chinese I is the continuing course for students who have completed CHIN 0200 or CHIN 0210 at Penn and those who have studied Chinese in high school and have been placed into the third-semester Chinese course through the Chinese placement exam. The linguistic emphasis of this course is to continue building the foundations of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. At the end of this course, students should be able to reach Intermediate-Low to Intermediate-Mid level based on the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines. Students should have confidence talking with native Chinese speakers on familiar topics such as college experience and daily life routines. Students will also be introduced to important Chinese behavior cultures and social etiquette. This course is designed to prepare students for participation in a Penn Global Seminar field trip to China at the end of the semester. The on-site experience serves as the culmination of students’ linguistic and cultural learning, allowing them to apply their Chinese in authentic, real-world contexts. During the program, students will engage directly with local communities, institutions, and cultural sites, gaining firsthand insight into contemporary Chinese society while deepening their appreciation for China’s long history and rich cultural heritage.