Course Descriptions 2023-2024 School Year CHINESE CHI2220  Chinese 3  4.0   P This continues the introduction begun in CHI1120 and CHI1121 of students to the Chinese language and culture. CHINESE 3 is designed for students who have had an introduction to Chinese and have completed their language requirement but would like to increase their Chinese proficiency. The content of this course is designed to complete the structural aspect of the language started in CHI1120 and CHI1121, and to strengthen the student's ability to communicate in Chinese. Cultural readings, class discussions, videos, and a variety of activities will be used to help the student improve speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. The Chinese language will be presented within the context of contemporary Chinese culture.... Full Description CHI2200  Intermediate Chinese 1  4.0   P This continues the introduction begun in CHI1120 and CHI1121 of students to the Chinese language and culture. CHI2200 is designed for students who have had an introduction to Chinese and have completed language requirement but would like to increase their Chinese proficiency, develop fluent communication skills and awareness of the culture. The content of this course is designed to continue the structural aspect of the language started in Elementary Chinese 1, 2, and 3, and to strengthen the student's ability to communicate in Chinese. Cultural readings, class discussions, videos, and a variety of activities will be used to help the student improve speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. The Chinese language will be presented with Full Description CHI1120  Chinese 1  4.0   P Introduces students to Mandarin Chinese language and culture. The course is designed for students who have no knowledge or limited knowledge of the Chinese language. Instruction will be based on a communicative approach with activities designed to develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. The purpose of the course is to teach students the fundamental skills of Chinese language within the context of contemporary Chinese culture.... Full Description CHI1121  Chinese 2  4.0   P This continues the introduction of elementary Mandarin Chinese begun in CHI1120. Chinese 2 is designed for students who have had an introduction to Chinese but have not completed their language requirement or who want to increase their Chinese proficiency. The content of this course is designed to continue learning how to write Chinese characters and strengthen the student's ability to communicate in the language. Cultural readings, class discussions, videos, Internet work, and a variety of pedagogical and cultural activities will be used to enable the student to improve speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. The Mandarin Chinese language will be presented within the context of contemporary Chinese culture.... Full Description