CHI403H5

Advanced Chinese I

This course, designed for second-language learners of Mandarin Chinese, aims to: 1) develop listening and speaking skills in handling most informal and some formal communicative tasks; 2) strengthen reading and writing skills in expository and persuasive essays on familiar cultural and social topics; 3) cultivate cultural knowledge that facilitates effective intercultural communication. Students who have not completed the listed prerequisite course are REQUIRED to complete the Chinese Language Assessment Questionnaire. As part of this course, students have the option of participating in an international learning experience that will have an additional cost and application process.