CHIN 202 - Intermediate Chinese II

(HUMD [M])

A continuation of CHIN 201. Students further their ability to communicate in Chinese through an advanced consideration of cultural themes and a review of Chinese grammar to support increased focus on outside reading and writing. PREREQUISITE(S): CHIN 201 or consent of department. In-class work is supplemented by 10 hours of online homework. Five hours each week. Formerly CN 202.

5 semester hours

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

Demonstrate an ability to read, write, speak, and understand Chinese at the advanced intermediate level.
Apply advanced grammatical structures, including descriptive complements that support communication at the intermediate+ level of proficiency.
Compose longer descriptive, narrative, and expository pieces.
Express and appropriately employ more complex language functions in speech and in writing. These functions include expressing emotions appropriately and communicating in specific environments.
Demonstrate a deeper appreciation of Chinese culture and cultural practices.
Analyze and discuss authentic cultural products in art, music, film, and literature.
Recognize and actively engage in appropriate sociolinguistic behaviors as these correspond to their increasing linguistic ability in Chinese. Engage in additional 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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