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EAST 230. First Level Chinese.

Credits: 9
Offered by: East Asian Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Introduction to the basic structures of Mandarin Chinese, Pin-yin romanization and 750 characters for reading and writing. Emphasis on developing aural and oral skills through communication games and interaction activities. Animated films are used as part of teaching materials.
  • The language activities fee of $25.00 will support the cost of visits to museums, restaurant meals, theatrical demonstrations, and explorations in the cultural richness of the language. These activities are aimed at enhancing the educational experience of students.
  • An activities fee of $150 is charged to support the cost of visits to museums, restaurant meals, theatrical demonstrations, and explorations in the cultural richness of the language.
  • An activities fee of $153.96 is charged to support the cost of visits to museums, restaurant meals, theatrical demonstrations, and explorations in the cultural richness of the language.

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