CHN 201 - The Road to the Olympics

This course is designed to give students basic grasp of the Chinese language, culture and urban history. The class will focus on the use of the Chinese pronunciation system “Pin Yin” and grammar systems in order to enable students to put together sentences and phrases by themselves. Students will practice conversing in Chinese in common situations. Emphasis will be placed on knowing Pinyin, the “four tones”, useful expressions and conversation and culture notes for travelers. The class will explore the history and culture of Olympic host city Beijing and all the co-host cities, looking at scenic spots, customs and food. It is the perfect course for those who plan to visit China.

Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: R.

Credits: 3