Courses
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- Offered: Fall, alternating years
An introductory course in the Chinese language and culture. Students learn rudimentary “survival” skills such as social etiquette, telling time and directions, talking about family, school and work, and writing and recognizing written characters.
- Offered: Every other year/after every two CHN101 offerings.
- Prerequisites: CHN 101 or instructor’s permission.
The second course in the elementary Chinese sequence. An introduction to the Chinese language and culture. Students learn rudimentary “survival” skills, such as social etiquettes; telling time and giving directions; talking about family, school and work; and writing and recognizing written characters.
- Offered: Fall, alternating years
An introduction to Chinese culture and customs. Topics include social and business etiquette, written and spoken language and dialects, regional foods, and traditional culture and customs. Cross-cultural comparisons between the East and the West will also be discussed.
Notes:CHN 210 is taught in English.
- Offered: Winter
This course introduces students to diverse artistic expressions, including calligraphy, landscape painting, poetry, and music. Students will be able to explore and learn Chinese language and culture through the contextual teaching of aesthetic and creative art forms.
Notes:This course is taught in English.
- Offered: Contact Department
- Graded: S/U
- Prerequisites: Written department permission.
Apprenticeship activities require students to use their knowledge of Chinese and develop their competency in the language. This includes such things as proofreading, editing, translating, and assisting in Chinese language research, as well as assisting in teaching Chinese to others.
Notes:May be taken for a maximum of two credits.