CHIN 112 - Elementary Chinese I

An introduction to beginning Chinese introducing pronunciation, writing, basic grammar as well as cultural knowledge. Pronunciation stresses both the symbolic and Pinyin systems. Characters are presented initially with the classical forms. Students develop listening skills by engaging in practical everyday conversation. Five classroom hours per week plus one hour peer-learning session per week are required.

Credits: 4 hours
NOTE: Successful completion of CHIN 112 and the continuing course CHIN 113 fulfills the Foreign Language Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.