Classes will be conducted primarily in Chinese, and students will be expected to discuss the materials they have read. Six semesters college-level Chinese, or placement exam results. Emphasizes oral proficiency, which is enhanced by a 24-hour language pledge. Classwork includes pronunciation drills, dialogues, and conversations. An effort is made to increase students' vocabulary base while improving their ability to use words previously acquired.
Students learn how to function linguistically in real-life situations.
Six semesters college-level Chinese, or placement exam results. Six semesters college-level Chinese, or placement exam results. Aims to improve students' reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills through the study of grammar, sentence patterns, and new vocabulary. Through the examination of Chinese writings, this course further enhances students' Chinese language abilities by focusing on discussion of serious intellectual subjects. Placements are contingent upon the student's past experience, language ability, and available opportunities in any given semester, so flexibility is essential.