CHI 203,204 - Intermediate Chinese I and II

Institution:

Saint Vincent College

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Description:

A 2-semester sequence designed to fulfill the graduation requirement for students with adequate high school preparation (2 or 3 years). Students normally complete these two courses in sequence; an exception may be made by the Modern Language Department. (203) This course is designed for students with prior experience on listening, speaking, reading and writing Chinese at the elementary level. While students will be trained in all four skills, more emphasis will be given to reading and writing Chinese characters, expanding vocabulary, understanding Chinese culture. To facilitate the study of the language, different aspects of Chinese culture and society will be introduced through group activities, multimedia programs, and research project throughout the course. Offered Fall semester. Three credits. (204) This course offers Chinese for daily communication through intensive study and practice in written and spoken Chinese. Students will carry on conversations and participate in classroom discussions in Mandarin Chinese on various topics associated with daily life and learn to write short passages in Chinese characters. This course also explores definitions of culture and analyzes the dynamic role of language in culture and culture in language, with an aim to foster crosscultural awareness and selfrealization while developing proficiency in Chinese. Offered Spring semester. Three credits.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stvincent.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 539-9761

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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