Placement examinations are required for new students who have exposure to Chinese, either through formal course work or through informal conversation. Native speakers of Chinese or students whose competence in the language already exceeds the scope of the material may not enroll in Chinese-language courses. Emphasis on aural-oral skills. For students with no background in Mandarin Chinese. Focuses on plot, character, cultural difference.
Discussion focuses on family, gender, cultural difference.
Discussion focuses on religion, literature, art, and media. Development of proficiency in written Chinese. Readings in English. Readings in English. Special section on Chinese-American women writers.