Lower-Division

Instruction in elementary spoken and written Chinese (Mandarin), beginning with the sounds of Chinese and their representation in the pinyin romanization system. Conversation, structural analysis, and an introduction to character texts. The first-year sequence (1-2-3) begins only in the fall quarter. Students interested in learning Chinese who are uncertain about where they should enter the sequence should meet with the instructor prior to the first class meeting.

Continuation of Chinese 1, which assumes that students are familiar both with the pinyin romanization system and approximately 150 basic characters.

Continuation of Chinese 2, which assumes that students are familiar both with the pinyin romanization system and approximately 300 basic characters.

Instruction in intermediate spoken and written Chinese (Mandarin). Conversation, composition, and the reading of modern texts. The second-year sequence (4-5-6) begins only in the fall quarter.

Continuation of Chinese 4. Conversation, composition, and the reading of modern texts.

Continuation of Chinese 5. Conversation, composition, and the reading of modern texts.

For individuals with little or no prior knowledge of Chinese culture and language. Taught primarily in English, the course introduces cultural and linguistic aspects of travel discourse in Mandarin-speaking regions (including Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore), presented in English. The target audience is students who plan to study abroad or are interested in Chinese culture knowledge and wish to learn a few phrases in Chinese Mandarin. The curriculum introduces a basic Chinese Alphabet spelling system (pinyin) and popular travel and social topics.

Provides a means for a small group of students to study a particular topic in consultation with a faculty sponsor. Students submit petition to sponsoring agency.

Students submit petition to sponsoring agency.

Students submit petition to sponsoring agency.