Advanced Mandarin Chinese II

3 credits

This course will strengthen students overall language and cultural proficiency. Authentic materials such as newspapers, magazines, news broadcastings, movies, TV shows and Chinese computer software will be used to improve communicative competence. Selected authentic Chinese classic works and examples of modern literature will be introduced and discussed to deepen students’ appreciation of the Chinese language and culture and to develop a high level of sophistication in the use of the language. ***Prerequisite: CHIN 312 or permission of the Department Head.*** *Note: Students may receive credit for one of CHIN 301 or CHIN 411.*