CHIN 325
Structure of Chinese
Asian and Near Eastern Languages
College of Humanities
Course Description
Sound, syntax, meaning, and word structure of Mandarin Chinese and its implications to problems of learning Chinese.
When Taught
Fall
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
In depth Knowledge of Chinese
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate an in depth knowledge of the structure of Modern Standard Chinese, including its sound system, syntax, discourse structure, and morphology (see Chinese major expected learning outcome 3).
Title
Relate Language to Social Context
Learning Outcome
Relate the language to its social context (see Chinese major expected learning outcome 3).
Title
Analyze Language Errors
Learning Outcome
Analyze learner errors in order to resolve problems in ones own spoken and written Mandarin (see Chinese major expected learning outcomes 1 and 2).
Title
Research, Writing and Presentation Skills
Learning Outcome
Research, write, and present short reports on aspects of the Chinese language.
