Chinese

This course develops intermediate-level Chinese communication skills. In this course, students practice for correct pronunciation and tone, learn intermediate level vocabulary and expressions and advanced grammar, practice reading and writing skills, and develop free listening and speaking skills through repeated conversation practice.

This course is broadly equivalent to A1 Basic User, Breakthrough Level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. 

This advanced Chinese language course is for students who have taken Advanced Chinese I or have taken at least 600 hours (6 hours per week) of Chinese language instruction.  The course develops proficient language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, enabling students to communicate effectively in their daily lives. The course instructs written language to communicate effectively in formal writing. Students also gain competence in understanding public announcements, news, and other broadcasts. The course does not use a specific textbook but will rely on newspapers and magazines to further understand Taiwanese culture and language.

This beginning Chinese language course is for students who have taken Beginning Chinese I or have taken at least 100 hours (6 hours per week) of Chinese language instruction.  The course develops proficient language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, for students to communicate effectively in their daily lives. The course instructs on using appropriate Chinese to make plans with friends, order food at restaurants, etc., leading to greater understanding of Taiwanese culture and language. The course utilizes the textbooks, Far East Everyday Chinese I-II (A) or A Course in Contemporary Chinese I-II.

This seminar provides students with an introduction to the study of contemporary Chinese political economy. The early sessions of the course will place China’s economic development in global historical context before examining the characteristics of the Maoist command economy as well as reformers’ approach to marketization after 1978. Later sessions will focus on current issues relating to the state’s efforts to establish a sustainable, equitable and innovative economy. The final sessions examine China’s role in an increasingly turbulent global economy. Working closely with the instructor, students will write a research paper on a topic related to the contemporary Chinese political economy.

This advanced Chinese language course is for students who have taken Intermediate Chinese III or have taken at least 600 hours (6 hours per week) of Chinese language instruction.  The course develops proficient language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, for students to communicate effectively in their daily lives. The course instructs on vocabulary and grammar that are not often used in daily conversations, such as discussing the economy, transportation, society, culture, and people. Students also gain competence in reading simple document forms and announcements as well as writing a short essay of at least 600 words.  The course utilizes the textbook, Far East Daily Chinese III. 

This intermediate Chinese language course is for students who have taken Beginning Chinese II or have taken at least 250 hours (6 hours per week) of Chinese language instruction.  The course develops proficient language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, for students to communicate effectively in their daily lives. The course instructs on expressing one’s opinions effectively; writing a short essay of at least 300 words, and communicating about daily life activities all in Chinese, leading to a greater understanding of Taiwanese culture and language. The course utilizes the textbooks, Far East Everyday Chinese II(A) or A Course in Contemporary Chinese II.

This intermediate Chinese language course is for students who have taken Intermediate Chinese II or have taken at least 450 hours (6 hours per week) of Chinese language instruction.  The course develops proficient language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, for students to communicate effectively in their daily lives. The course instructs on vocabulary and grammar that are not often used in daily conversations, such as discussing the economy, transportation, society, culture, and people. Students also gain competence in writing a short essay of at least 500 words.  The course utilizes the textbook, A Course in Contemporary Chinese IV. 

This beginning Chinese language course is for students who have never taken Chinese or have taken less than 100 hours (6 hours per week) of Chinese language instruction. It teaches hanyu pinyin - the structure, stroke orders, and writing method of Chinese characters. The course also instructs on basic Chinese sentence structure, word order, self-introduction, and basic conversation. The course develops proficient language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, for students to communicate effectively in their daily lives and have a greater understanding of Taiwanese culture and language. The course utilizes the textbooks, Far East Everyday Chinese I or A Course in Contemporary Chinese I.