Chinese

CHIN 80 Chinese for Traveling: Introduction to Spoken Chinese and the Cultures of the Chinese-Speaking World

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.

Credits

5

General Education Code

CC

Quarter offered

Spring

Instructor

Elu Tu

Repeatable for credit

Yes