Chinese

你好-Ni Hao China is not as far away as it used to be. Did you know..... China has the second largest economy in the world? the first dynasty dates back to the 21st century BCE? Begin your Chinese Adventure at the City Colleges of Chicago
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CHINESE 101

Introduction to Chinese
This course introduces the basic elements of Mandarin Chinese that will enable students
to develop communicative language skills, basic conversational skills, as well as grammar
and vocabulary knowledge in Chinese. Intensive drills on sound and tones, vocabulary, and
sentence patterns in meaningful contexts will be used in order for students to communicate
appropriately and accurately in authentic contexts. The course will introduce students to the
diverse culture, history, and social etiquette of China. (4 cr hr)

CHINESE 102

Chinese II
This course is designed for students who have acquired some oral proficiency, but lack
formal training and literacy. It teaches more advanced grammar rules while reviewing basic
ones. Students will learn how to use a bilingual dictionary to assist their reading of essays
and short stories. They will learn to write notes, letters, and paragraphs. The course will
introduce students to the diverse culture, history, and social etiquette of China. (4 cr hr)

CHINESE 103

Chinese III
This course is designed for students who have acquired some oral proficiency and basic
grammar rules of Mandarin Chinese. It will emphasize four skills: speaking, listening, reading,
and writing in culturally authentic situations. (4 cr hr)


CHINESE 104

Chinese IV
This course provides intensive work in the use of Mandarin Chinese through listening,
speaking, reading, and writing and through continued enhancement of the cultural
awareness intrinsic to these four skills.

Faculty and Staff

​Professor Xiaohua Liu HWC