CHIN 105 - Chinese Civilization

Institution:

University of Southern California

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Description:

Introduces and discusses important aspects of Chinese civilization: language, literature, history, geography, culture, economics, philosophies and religions; as well as modern-day politics. Surveys the Mandarin Chinese language, focusing on basic pronunciation, grammar, traditional and simplified written characters, and sentence construction. Communication in everyday life, e.g., in restaurants, on public transportation, in health care encounters. Includes interactive learning, role play, media, music, and cultural presentations to enhance understanding and synthesize learning. Provides basic skills and understanding necessary for further Chinese studies and research.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.usc.edu/

Phone Number:

(213) 740-2311

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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