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EAST 230D1. First Level Chinese.

Credits: 4.5
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.
  • No credit will be given for this course unless both EAST 230D1 and EAST 230D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
  • EAST 230D1 and EAST 230D2 together are equivalent to EAST 230
  • Students must register for both EAST 230D1 and EAST 230D2.
  • No credit will be given for this course unless both EAST 230D1 and EAST 230D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms

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