CHIN& 121 Chinese I (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
Formerly CHNSE 101 - CCN
Course Description
The first quarter of a first year sequential course to help the student acquire the ability to speak, read, and write Chinese.
Course Content
A. Pronunciation of Chinese syllables, words, phrases, and sentences
B. Romanization system (Pinyin)
C. Greetings and polite inquiries
D. Daily life and activities
E. Counting
F. Dates and clock time
G. Statements and questions
H. Postpositions
I. Standard word order
J. Subordination of nominals
K. 50 basic Chinese characters
L. Festivals and holidays
Student Outcomes
1. Pronounce Chinese syllables, words, phrases and simple sentences. B,D
2. Read and write the Pinyin transcription system. A,B,C,D
3. Use a basic vocabulary of 300 words with functional pronunciation, A,B,C,D,E
4. Use basic Chinese sentence structure. A,B,D,E
5. Introduce self and others, greet others, and exchange simple personal information. A,B,D,E
6. Exchange simple statements and questions about daily activities. A,B,D,E
7. Make and respond to simple suggestions and proposals. A,B,D,E
8. Exchange information concerning money, time, and dates. A,B,D,E
9. Read and write 50 Chinese characters. A,E
10. Explain and discuss Chinese holidays and festivals in English. A,E
Degree Outcomes
Humanities: Graduates acquire critical skills to interpret, analyze, and evaluate forms of human expression, which can include creation and performance as an expression of human experience.
Effective Communication: Graduates will be able to exchange messages in a variety of contexts using multiple methods.
Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50
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