Chinese (CHIN)

CHIN*1200  Introductory Chinese I  Fall Only  (LEC: 3)  [0.50]  

This introductory course in Mandarin Chinese provides the fundamentals of grammar, structure, and idiom, and due importance to the spoken language.

Restriction(s): This course is not intended for students with prior knowledge in Mandarin Chinese. Students with previous knowledge in the language must seek advice on course selection from the SOLAL Director and might be assigned to another level of Mandarin Chinese.  
Department(s): School of Languages and Literatures  
Location(s): Guelph  
CHIN*1210  Introductory Chinese II  Winter Only  (LEC: 3)  [0.50]  

This course, a continuation of CHIN*1200, emphasizes the application of basic grammatical structure in oral work and the comprehension of elementary reading texts. This course is intended for students who have only a basic knowledge of Mandarin Chinese. Students with basic knowledge of Chinese may seek instructor consent.

Prerequisite(s): CHIN*1200  
Department(s): School of Languages and Literatures  
Location(s): Guelph  
CHIN*1280  Conversational Chinese I  Fall Only  (LEC: 3)  [0.50]  

The emphasis of this course is intensive practice of conversation and vocabulary acquisition in Mandarin Chinese.

Restriction(s): This course is restricted to students who are not fluent in Mandarin Chinese.  
Department(s): School of Languages and Literatures  
Location(s): Guelph  
CHIN*1290  Conversational Chinese II  Winter Only  (LEC: 3)  [0.50]  

This is a continuation of CHIN*1280. Additional emphasis will be given to the study of grammatical points in order to enhance listening and speaking skills. Students with basic knowledge of Chinese may seek instructor consent.

Prerequisite(s): CHIN*1280  
Restriction(s): This course is restricted to students who are not fluent in Mandarin Chinese.  
Department(s): School of Languages and Literatures  
Location(s): Guelph  
CHIN*2200  Intermediate Chinese I  Fall Only  (LEC: 3)  [0.50]  

This course supports the further development of the four basic language skills (speaking, writing, reading, and listening) acquired in previous Chinese Language courses and includes a survey of grammar, complex sentences and logical stress.

Prerequisite(s): CHIN*1210  
Restriction(s): Instructor consent required.  
Department(s): School of Languages and Literatures  
Location(s): Guelph  
CHIN*2210  Intermediate Chinese II  Winter Only  (LEC: 3)  [0.50]  

This is a continuation of Intermediate Chinese I. Additional emphasis will be given to the study of Chinese characters and grammar.

Prerequisite(s): CHIN*2200  
Restriction(s): Instructor consent required.  
Department(s): School of Languages and Literatures  
Location(s): Guelph