Introduction to Chinese

1 credits · Undergraduate

An introduction to the Chinese language for beginners. Covers the phonology, elementary syntax, and characters of Chinese, and develops cultural awareness. Students receive training in listening and speaking, in recognizing both simplified and traditional Chinese characters, and in using Pin Yin and Chinese character dictionaries. Students whose level of Chinese is judged by the instructor to be too advanced may not receive credit for this course. Not open to students with credit for CHIN 1001H or 1002H. Offered only in the summer.