CHIN 202
Intermediate Mandarin
Asian and Near Eastern Languages
College of Humanities
Course Description
Advanced grammar, the writing system, reading and writing, speaking, and listening.
When Taught
Fall, Winter, Summer
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
4
Fixed
4
Fixed
5
Fixed
1
Title
Social Practices and Behavior
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of Chinese social practices as well as linguistically and culturally appropriate behavior. (See Chinese major learning outcome 3)
Title
Listening Comprehension
Learning Outcome
Understand conversations and dialogs at the ACTFL intermediate-high level. (See Chinese major learning outcome 1)
Title
Effective Reading
Learning Outcome
Read a variety of informal and easy formal texts at the ACTFL intermediate-high level, demonstrating the ability to summarize, skim, scan texts and guess unknown words from context. (See Chinese major learning outcome 2)
Title
Speaking and Understanding
Learning Outcome
Speak and understand Mandarin Chinese at the ACTFL intermediate-high level. (See Chinese major learning outcome 1)
Title
Effective Writing
Learning Outcome
Write short essays, journal entries, and notes at the ACTFL intermediate-mid level. (See Chinese major learning outcome 2)
