CHN 104 Intermediate Mandarin Chinese II
This course introduces students to the language and culture of the global Mandarin Chinese-spoken community. It is designed for students with diverse needs and interests in pursuing Chinese as a foreign language. It focuses on conversations on everyday topics, such as dining, weather, birthday parties, etc. Students learn the fundamentals of Chinese language through contextualized examples and use vocabulary and grammatical structures in real communication. This course also provides students with the opportunity to participate in cultural dialogues and discussions that can facilitate deep learning and meaningful relationship-building in the spirit of the University's mission.
This course utilizes a flipped classroom model that assists students in active learning, interactive activities, small group discussions, and presentations. Students work with videos, podcasts, and short texts to develop the linguistic and cultural skills they need to navigate day-to-day interactions and become more attentive to the values of Chinese culture and the meaning of the human person.
This course is designed mainly for students who have taken the First Year Chinese at the Catholic University of America, although it is also open to students who have acquired equivalent Chinese language skills through other venues, such as overseas study programs or language programs at other institutions. Students who want to jump a level or did not take the previous course at the Catholic University of America must take a placement test before registering.
Undergraduate Language courses 101-113 are subject to an Instructional Fee at the time of registration.
For current Tuition and Fees visit http://enrollmentservices.cua.edu/Student-Financial-Information/Costs.cfm.
Prerequisite
CHN 103 (C- or better)