CHIN-325 - Intermediate Chinese 1

3 credits

In this course, students review and continue to develop grammar formations introduced in Elementary Chinese 1 (CHIN-125) and Elementary Chinese 2 (CHIN-225). Vocabulary around various daily activities is expanded. Writing more complex sentences, paragraphs, original notes, short letters, and compositions using Chinese characters is stressed along with continued development of spoken Chinese (Mandarin) and listening comprehension skills. Aspects of the influences of Chinese culture worldwide are further explored through web-based activities, lecture, discussions, and oral and written reports.

Prerequisite(s): CHIN-225 (grade of C or higher) or its equivalent at another college or university; or two years of high school Chinese and/or placement at CHIN-325; or permission of instructor.

Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.