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Elementary Chinese (Intensive)
CHIN108 SP
Crosslistings: EAST108
This one-semester intensive course, is designed to develop basic skills of aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing with special emphasis on pronunciation and tonal accuracy in the first six weeks. A solid
foundation in grammar and linguistic
syntax is built and a vocabulary of 800 items and approximately 500 Chinese characters are introduced in the course.
MAJOR READINGS
BEGINNING CHINESE by John De Francis
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Written and oral homework are assigned daily. Written and oral review quizzes are given every week. Midterm and final examinations.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Chinese 108 is designed only for truly interested and dedicated students. In addition to a minimum of one hour daily spent in the language laboratory, three hours per day of study outside of class are required of
students of Chinese 108. Excellent
attendance and punctuality are strictly observed. Each student is allowed a maximum of five absences per semester.
COURSE FORMAT:
Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
3
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NONE
Grading Mode:
Student Option
Prerequisites:
NONE
Last Updated on MAR-24-2000
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