Introductory Mandarin Chinese I

3 credits

This course will focus on introducing modern standard Chinese (Mandarin) language and culture, including the Chinese pronunciation system, essential vocabulary and grammar, reading and writing Chinese characters. Communicative competence and cross-cultural awareness are emphasized. *** Prerequisite: No previous background in Mandarin Chinese or other Chinese dialect. Refer to the Department of International Languages section (How to choose a language) in the Undergraduate Calendar for details. *** * Note: Students may receive credit for one of CHIN 100 or CHIN 111.*