CHNS 290 - Chinese Language and Culture through Application KCC AA/DH

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

Subject:

Description:

3 hours lecture/ 3 hours lab per week Prerequisite(s): Students must be native, bilingual speakers of Chinese, or advanced level students with approval of the instructor. Comment: CHNS 290 is conducted in both Chinese and English. CHNS 290 is designed to prepare students to serve as Chinese language and culture resources on campus and in the community through service learning experiences. Application of the "real world" community service experiences, cultural readings, and personal reflections will serve as the basis for communicative activities in class. Upon successful completion of CHNS 290, students should be able to: Describe the diversity and variety of Chinese culture orally and in writing about their service learning community experiences and assigned readings; Demonstrate the job-related skills gained from the practical work experience in the supervised community volunteer activities; Evaluate orally and in writing the service learning activities using appropriate vocabulary and grammar in communicative activities, discussions, and writing activities; Describe orally in classroom discussion, and in reflective journals and essays, the needs of the community; Apply orally and in writing critical thinking and problem-solving skills related to their service-learning experiences. List similarities and differences between Chinese and U.S. culture from various perspectives and values. Construct a relationship between language learning and culture. Demonstrate effective communication skills in both the students heritage and U.S. cultures.

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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