An introduction to the fundamentals of modern standard Chinese (Mandarin), including pronunciation, Chinese characters, grammar, and conversation. Students develop all four skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) with an emphasis on oral communication. Texts are in simplified characters with vocabulary in both simplified and traditional characters. Students with pre-existing competence in Chinese must take a placement exam or consult with the language coordinator before enrollment.
instructor(s)
Li, Yingjie
Primary Instructor
- Fall 2019 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2021 / Summer 2022 / Fall 2022 / Fall 2023 / Summer 2024 / Fall 2024
