101 BEGINNING CHINESE I
5.0 Units
CHIN 101 presents the fundamentals of Chinese grammar within a cultural context. Students are trained to pronounce Chinese (Mandarin) correctly, to acquire a small working vocabulary which they use in conversation and phonetic transcription, and to read and write approximately 150 Chinese characters.
Note: This course is not intended for students with oral proficiency or who have attended schools where Mandarin Chinese was the language of instruction. Lecture 5 hours.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL 151.
Course Typically Offered: Fall.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.