CHINESE 1540 Elementary Chinese 4 Credits

An introduction to Mandarin Chinese that includes the study of characters, tones, sentence structure, and the Pinyin system. Students will develop basic conversational, listening. and reading skills appropriate to an elementary language class in Mandarin. Students will also explore the connection between the culture of China and its 5000 years of history.
Components: Laboratory, Class
GE: Foreign Language-First Term, World Languages-First Term
Typically Offered: Fall - Spring

CHINESE 1640 Elementary Chinese 4 Credits

A continuation of Chinese 1540 with an emphasis on basic writing, reading, and conversational skills in Mandarin Chinese. Students will also continue to study the culture and civilization of China.
Components: Laboratory, Class
GE: Foreign Language-First Term, World Languages-First Term
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: CHINESE 1540 or equivalent
Typically Offered: Fall - Spring