Course / Program Name: First Year Chinese I
Hosted by / Sponsored by: Utah State University
Course of Study: Chinese
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Description: This course from Utah State University offers an appreciation and understanding of how to speak and write the Chinese language. Taught by professor, Li Li, Ph.D, the main concentration of the course is on pronunciation and Chinese character writing. Begin with reading and writing in Lessons 1 through 7 and then follow up with practice exercises and the language lab and you should be well on your way to speaking Chinese.
Lessons are approximately one hour long, which you will take four times a week until completion. The course includes video lectures and supplementary materials online. Technical requirements include Windows Media Player, QuickTime Player and Adobe Reader.
Texts
Beijing Language Institute, (1993). Practical Chinese Reader Elementary Course: Book I. Boston: Cheng & Tsui Company
Chu, M. M. (1992). Practical Chinese Reader I: Patterns & Exercises. Boston: Massachusetts, Cheng & Tsui Company
Teng, S. H. (1993). Practical Chinese Reader I & II: Writing Workbook. Boston: Massachusetts, Cheng & Tsui Company