CHNS 201 - Intermediate Mandarin I KCC AA/HSL

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab per week Prerequisite(s): CHNS 102 or satisfactory score on the language placement test. CHNS 201 is a continuation of CHNS 102. The four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in Standard Mandarin Chinese are further developed. Students will gain these four skills, attaining approximately the Intermediate-Mid level on the ACTFLETS (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) proficiency scale. Upon successful completion of CHNS 201, the student should be able to: Listen and understand sentence-length utterances which consist of recombination of learned elements on a variety of topics. Content refers primarily to basic personal background and needs, social conversations and some complex tasks. Comprehension areas cover such basic functions as traveling, schooling and a diversity of instruction and directions. Speak and handle successfully a variety of uncomplicated task-oriented and social functions pertaining to such topic areas as those mentioned above. Ask and answer questions, participate in simple conversations on topics beyond the most intermediate needs. Perform such tasks as renting an apartment, mailing a letter, planning a vacation and booking an airline ticket. Read and understand some authentic material as it reflects similarity to specially prepared material and/or to highfrequency oral vocabulary and structure. Decode simple hand-printed notes or short letters for main facts on topics such as mail and residence. Read consistently with increased understanding simple connected texts dealing with basic personal and social needs, such as signs, public announcements and short, straightforward instructions dealing with public life. Write and meet a number of practical writing needs. Write short simple letters. Contents involves personal preference, daily routine, everyday events, and other topics grounded in personal experience. Evidence of control of the syntax of non-complex sentences. Create a collection of sentences on a given topic.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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