CHIN& 122 - Chinese II

5 CR

Continues CHIN 121 at the novice mid–level. Format includes extensive practice with audio, digital tools, and online resources. Various aspects of Chinese-speaking cultures are presented. Students refine control of sounds and tones, expand vocabulary and grammatical structures, and develop skills in reading and writing Chinese characters while using Chinese in highly contextualized and authentic situations. This course requires real-time interactive language practice. After successful completion, students are encouraged to continue with CHIN 123.

Recommended: CHIN 121 or equivalent or instructor permission
Course Outcomes

Manage common interactions in Chinese, in both speaking and writing, in predictable settings using high-frequency vocabulary and learned sentence patterns on themes such as hometowns, daily routines, descriptions, food, and local life. Produce short spoken and written passages—including a two-minute presentation—using characters and appropriate tones with few errors.
Apply inference strategies and overcome vocabulary gaps at a novice mid-level by paraphrasing or describing forgotten words when navigating a limited number of real-world situations in Chinese.
Interpret authentic materials related to the course themes—including short written passages, calligraphy, and cultural products such as art, music, and film—while exploring Chinese-speaking cultures with increasing complexity. Summarize short texts on everyday topics with few errors written in Chinese characters.
Identify a deeper level of linguistic and cultural diversity within Chinese-speaking communities and compare those features to one’s own language and culture.
Produce culturally informed work using a Chinese word processor with fewer errors and compose a calligraphic piece applying handwriting.

GenEd Outcomes: Communication

Listening and Speaking

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