CHI 101 Elementary Chinese I
This is the first introductory course to Mandarin Chinese. It provides an introduction to the fundamentals of the Mandarin Chinese language. It emphasizes pronunciation, basic everyday conversational proficiency, principles of character formation, vocabulary and elements of grammar needed to develop communicative competence in Chinese at a basic level. In addition, it aids students in understanding the connection between Chinese language and culture and helps students develop survival skills in an authentic Chinese setting. Native speakers may take this course for Pass/Fail credit only with permission of the instructor.