CHIN& 221 - Chinese IV

5 Credits

Complete review of grammar and increased conversation; reading short pieces of literature increasingly complex; and writing assignments on varied topics. Includes history and/or culture.

Pre-requisite(s) CHIN& 123 min 1.5
Course Note Previously CHIN 201.
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered

Designed to Serve For those who completed Chinese 123 or its equivalent; or permission of the instructor.
Active Date 2015-11-02

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 25
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA

Humanities Area I

Course Outline
Descriptive/Potential complements describing the subject
Interrogative pronouns appearing in statements
Variances in expressing the duration of an action
Passive-voice sentences
Making comparisons
Reading and discussing passages orally in Chinese.
Discussing Chinese idioms and poems
Introduction to Chinese Culture

Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate proficiency in speaking Chinese with emphasis on pronunciation, speaking and understanding.

Demonstrate an ability to use basic grammatical structures.

Demonstrate an ability to read and write in Chinese.

Demonstrate an understanding of Chinese-speaking culture and their relationship with English-speaking U.S. culture.

Demonstrate awareness of the importance of effective communication in an increasingly global society.