CHIN 111 - Mandarin I

Institution:

University of Southern California

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Description:

Concentrates on study of modern vernacular Mandarin Chinese in both spoken and written forms. Listening, speaking, reading, and simple writing skills immerse students in vocabulary and simple grammatical rules. Emphasizes applied learning, individual inquisitiveness, and fearless verbal practice. Some homework required. Students expected at the end of the course to pronounce a list of common words, distinguish them by listening, and use them in simple dialogues and minispeeches. Provides competence to read simple road signs, restaurant menus, some simple newspaper headlines and advertisements, simple biblical texts, and Chinese idioms. No knowledge of Chinese language required. Full attendance expected.

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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