CHIN1011 — Beginning Chinese I
CHIN 1011 - Beginning Chinese I CHIN 1011 - Beginning Chinese I Hours/Week: Lecture 5 Course Description: This course is an introduction to Mandarin Chinese language and culture. Fundamental grammar, correct oral-expression, aural comprehension, and reading are stressed. Weekly listening and laboratory work are required. An introduction to Chinese culture is also included. NOTE: Students who have completed any Chinese language course should contact the instructor. MnTC Goals 6 Humanities/Fine Arts, 8 Global Perspective Chinese phonetic system Initials Finals Tone marks Pinyin rules 2. Chinese Characters The Chinese writing system Strokes of Chinese characters Chinese radicals 3. Grammar Order of the sentences Question sentences format Adverb position Adjectives position Preposition phrase Tense 4. Topics Greetings: Introduce self and people Talking about family Date and time Hobbies Visit friend Making appointments 5. Chinese Culture The origin of Chinese Language The evolution of Chinese Characters/Scheme for the Chinese Phonetic Alphabet How to use Chinese App Personal Names Forms of Address for family and relatives Chinese Zodiac Chinese music Chinese Tea Culture Chinese festival Learning