Chinese (CHI)

CHI 1510     Beginning Chinese I     4 Credit Hours

ESL Placement Level: Placement into ENG 1510, ENG 1510E, or ENG 1510S, or placement into ESL 2520 or completion of ESL 2520. ENG transfer credit will also satisfy this prerequisite.

This is an introductory course with special emphasis on the fundamentals of speaking, listening, reading, writing and understanding Mandarin Chinese language and Chinese culture. The course will introduce basic Chinese linguistic structure in simplified character form according to functional models, which can be applied to everyday conversational situations. BILLABLE CONTACT HOURS: 4

GE Outcomes: Effective Communication