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A consideration of the humanistic tradition of China and the major achievements of Chinese culture as reflected in language, literature, art, craft and daily life. Course is taught in Mandarin.

The first third of the beginner's course in Mandarin for students who speak another dialect of Chinese. Emphasis on pronunciation and fundamental vocabulary, using Pinyin. Designed for students who wish to acquire basic skills of spoken Mandarin rather than formal grammar and literature.

Continuation of extensive oral training in Mandarin. Emphasis on practical vocabulary, pronunciation and idiomatic usage. Designed for students who wish to acquire more advanced skills of spoken Mandarin with a minimum of formal grammar rather than reading and writing in Chinese characters.

Beginning-level course in Cantonese. Extensive oral training in Cantonese. Emphasis on practical vocabulary and idiom rather than on formal grammar and literature. Students will learn tone and markings rather than Chinese characters.

Grammar, composition, and reading at a basic intermediate level of Chinese. Practice speaking and understanding Mandarin. Understanding of Chinese culture. Not recommended to native speakers of Mandarin.

Intensive training in written and spoken Mandarin with emphasis on reading, speaking, and composition. Increased linguistic ability in both English and Chinese are used as a basis for increasing vocabulary and enhancing reading and writing skills through short stories, poems, essays and compositions. Pre-advanced training in written and spoken Mandarin.

Continued mid-intermediate training in written and spoken Mandarin with emphasis on reading, speaking and composition. Increased linguistic ability in both English and Chinese are used as a basis for increasing vocabulary and enhancing reading and writing skills through short stories, poems, and compositions.

Second half of the second semester course in Mandarin grammar, composition, and reading. Practice speaking and understanding Mandarin Chinese language and culture.

Second half of the beginner's course in Chinese. Recommended for students who have no knowledge of the Chinese language. Grammar, composition, and reading. Practice speaking and understanding Mandarin. Introduction to cultural aspects of Chinese culture.

First half of the beginner's course in Chinese. Recommended for students who have no knowledge of the Chinese language. Grammar, composition, and reading. Practice speaking and understanding Mandarin. Introduction to cultural aspects of Chinese culture.