CHIN 161 - Encounter China: Chinese Language and Culture for Visitors

Semester Offered: Spring
0.5 unit(s)

(Same as ASIA 161) This is an intensive 6 week course created specifically for the 2016 IS study trip. The goal is to enhance the participants’ experience on the trip by introducing them to general cultural concepts and basic vocabulary and grammar, with an emphasis on listening and speaking in particular. The material selections focus on enabling the students to have a greater understanding of cultural differences and to conduct more meaningful communications with the natives as occasions present. The course covers contemporary Chinese pop culture, etiquette, vocabulary/grammar patterns in common greetings, essential conversations skills, and a few expressions relating to environmental concerns. Student assessment is based upon class participation, frequent quizzes, and in-class oral exercises. Ms. Parries.

First six-week course.

Two 75-minute periods.