CHIN 101
Beginning Mandarin
Asian and Near Eastern Languages
College of Humanities
Course Description
Basic grammar, vocabulary building, speaking.
When Taught
Fall, Winter, Spring
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
4
Fixed
4
Fixed
5
Fixed
2
Note
Offered by BYU Independent Study; enroll anytime throughout the year; one year to complete; additional tuition required; register at is.byu.edu.
Title
Effective Writing
Learning Outcome
Write short paragraphs, notes and similar texts at the ACTFL novice low level. (See Chinese major learning outcome 2)
Title
Practices and Conventions
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate a basic understanding of a variety of Chinese cultural practices and communicative conventions. (See Chinese major learning outcome 3)
Title
Speaking and Understanding
Learning Outcome
Speak and understand Mandarin Chinese at the ACTFL novice mid level. (See Chinese major learning outcome 1)
Title
Effective Listening
Learning Outcome
Listen to conversations, dialogs, and live interaction at the ACTFL novice mid level. (See Chinese major learning outcome 1)
