Language Study 0107 - Beginning Chinese

This is a non-intensive beginning Chinese course for students who want to learn Chinese but do not have time for a regular intensive Chinese class. The course includes an introduction to the phonetic system of Chinese (Hanyu pinyin) and approximately 180 basic simplified Chinese characters. We will emphasize basic grammatical structures, vocabulary for daily conversation and students' oral expression. Content covers lessons 1-5 of Integrated Chinese Level 1. The class will meet two hours a week plus one hour of practice. Class times will be determined the first week of classes to suit the schedules of the students who sign up for the course

Culture, Humanities, and Languages Multiple Cultural Perspectives First time meeting will be held Wed, January 21 from 7:00-9:00p.m. in FPH-104. Students are expected to spend at least three hours a week of preparation and work outside of class time.