CHIN 201
Intermediate Mandarin
Asian and Near Eastern Languages
College of Humanities
Course Description
Advanced grammar, the writing system, reading and writing, 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
1
Recommended
Chin 102.
Title
Cultural Practices
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate an introductory level understanding of Chinese cultural practices. (See Chinese major learning outcome 3)
Title
Speaking and Understanding
Learning Outcome
Speak and understand Mandarin Chinese at the ACTFL intermediate-low level. (See Chinese major learning outcome 1)
Title
Listening Comprehension
Learning Outcome
Understand conversations and dialogs at the ACTFL intermediate-low level. (See Chinese major learning outcome 1)
Title
Effective Writing
Learning Outcome
Write short essays, journal entries, and notes at the ACTFL novie-high level. (See Chinese major learning outcome 2)
Title
Effective Reading
Learning Outcome
Read a variety of informal and easy formal texts at the ACTFL intermediate-mid level, demonstrating the ability to summarize, skim, scan texts and guess unknown words from context. (See Chinese major learning outcome 2)
