CHNS 111 - Elementary Conversational Mandarin I KCC AA/HSL

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

3 hours lecture per week CHNS 111 is designed for students beginning the study of conversational Chinese. Students study the basic structures of the Mandarin Chinese language with emphasis on listening, and speaking skills. They will gain these two skills in standard Mandarin Chinese, attaining approximately the Novice-High level on the ACTFL-ETS (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) proficiency scale. Upon successful completion of CHNS 111, the student should be able to: Listen and understand short, learned utterances and some sentence-length utterances, especially where context supports understanding and speech is clear. Comprehend limited vocabulary and some simple questions/statements about family members, age, address, time, locations, interests, needs and daily activities. Speak short statements and ask simple questions, primarily by relying on memorized utterances but occasionally by expanding these through simple recombinations of those elements. Vocabulary centers on areas such as common objects, places, activities, basic likes and dislikes, and terms for immediate family members. Demonstrate an awareness of various Chinese cultural aspects and perspectives. Use modern technology, such as world wide web and email, to research topics about China.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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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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