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Elementary courses stress correct pronunciation, Aural comprehension, and simple speaking
ability, and lead to active mastery of basic grammar and limited reading ability.
Intermediate courses lead to greater facility in spoken language and to more advanced
reading skills.
Continues to develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills and presents
more complex forms and structures of the language as well as additional characters.
Prerequisite: CHIN 2013.
A course based on film and readings designed to give insight into Chinese civilization
and culture with special emphasis on ethnicity, modern history, contemporary society,
education, language, customs, and visual arts. This course is taught in English. May
be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit.
Introduction of Chinese vocabulary, formats, and expressions in business environments,
such as company structures, management, banking and accounting, as well as how to
read and write contracts, letters, and other business documents. Prerequisite: CHIN
3003 or equivalent Chinese proficiency.
Elementary courses stress correct pronunciation, Aural comprehension, and simple speaking
ability, and lead to active mastery of basic grammar and limited reading ability.
Continued development of basic speaking comprehension and writing skills and intensive
development of reading skills.
Guided conversation practice for the post-intermediate student. Prerequisite: CHIN
2013 or equivalent.
Introduction of key principles, customs, and behaviors in Chinese society to help
students understand the Chinese business context. This course is taught in English.