CHIN 201 - Intermediate Chinese I

(HUMD [M])

Study of Chinese language and culture at the intermediate level. Students further their ability to communicate in Chinese through an advanced consideration of cultural themes and a thorough review of Chinese grammar to support increased focus on outside reading and writing. PREREQUISITE(S): CHIN 102 or consent of department. In-class work is supplemented by 10 hours of online homework. Five hours each week. Formerly CN 201.

5 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

Demonstrate the ability to read and write in Chinese at the intermediate level.
Engage in a review of Chinese grammar and apply advanced grammatical structures, such as topic-comment sentences, that support communication at the intermediate level of proficiency.
Compose descriptive, narrative, and expository pieces.
Express and appropriately employ more complex language functions in speech and in writing. These functions include expressing opinions, analyzing oral and written discourse, and using appropriate language registers.
Demonstrate an appreciation of Chinese culture and cultural practices. Discuss and analyze authentic texts, both literary and popular.
Recognize and actively engage in appropriate sociolinguistic behaviors as these correspond to their increasing linguistic ability in Chinese. Engage in cultural activities outside of class
Conduct research on a cultural topic and present their findings in Chinese.
Communicate in Chinese at the intermediate level in the skill areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
Produce and present a cultural project.

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