Chinese
Faculty
Qun Ao
Courses of Instruction
Enrollment limited to 18. Meets five days per week for a total of
six class hours per week.
Mandarin and the "Pin Yin" systems are taught in this intensive
training course, intended for students with no previous knowledge
of Chinese. Class meets five days per week plus one supervised lab
hour. Offers training in basic Chinese grammar, speaking, aural
comprehension, reading, and writing. Usually offered every fall.
Ms. Ao
CHIN 20b Continuing Chinese
Prerequisite: CHIN 10a. Enrollment limited to 18. Meets five days
per week for a total of six class hours per week.
Continuation of CHIN 10a. Usually offered every spring.
Ms. Ao
CHIN 30a Intermediate Chinese
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Prerequisite: CHIN 20b. Enrollment limited to 18. Meets five days
per week for a total of five class hours per week.
A continuation of CHIN 20b. Class meets four days per week.
Development of skills in speaking, reading, and writing, including
the writing of short essays. Usually offered every fall.
Ms. Ao
CHIN 40b Advanced Intermediate Chinese
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Prerequisite: CHIN 30a. Enrollment limited to 18. Meets five days
per week for a total of five class hours per week.
Continuation of CHIN 30a. Usually offered every spring.
Ms. Ao
CHIN 98a Readings in Modern Chinese
Prerequisite: CHIN 40b or equivalent. Signature of the instructor
is required.
A continuation of CHIN 40b. Includes an introduction to readings
in modern Chinese literature. Usually offered every year.
Ms. Ao
CHIN 98b Readings in Modern Chinese
Prerequisite: CHIN 40b or equivalent. Signature of the instructor
required.
A continuation of CHIN 98a.
Ms. Ao
CHIN 105a Advanced Conversation and Composition I
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Prerequisite: CHIN 40b or equivalent. Enrollment is limited to 18.
Designed for advanced students who wish to enhance and improve
their skills in speaking, reading, and writing through reading and
discussions of Chinese texts on various topics. Speaking and
listening skills will be developed through audiotapes, guided
conversation, and oral presentation. Usually offered every year.
Ms. Ao