CHIN 112
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Beginning Chinese Reading
Asian and Near Eastern Languages
College of Humanities
Course Description
Chinese writing system, reading, and basic composition using Chinese characters.
When Taught
Fall, Winter, Summer
Min
2
Fixed/Max
2
Fixed
2
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Equivalent of one year spoken Mandarin skills.
Title
Speaking and Understanding
Learning Outcome
Speak and understand Mandarin Chinese at the ACTFL intermediate low level. (See Chinese major learning outcome 1)
Title
Etymology
Learning Outcome
Understand the structure and composition of Chinese characters and beginning level etymology. (See Chinese major learning outcome 2)
Title
Effective Writing
Learning Outcome
Write short paragraphs, journal entries, notes, and similar texts at the ACTFL novice-mid level. (See Chinese major learning outcome 2)
Title
Effective Reading
Learning Outcome
Read a variety of informal and easy formal texts at the ACTFL novice-high level, demonstrating the ability to summarize, skim, scan texts and guess unknown words from context. (See Chinese major learning outcome 2)
