AVAILABILITY Not all of the courses listed in the Calendar are offered every year. For the most up-to-date information on the availability of courses offered in the current year, check QCARD or consult with the departmental office.
For students with no previous knowledge of Chinese. Students familiar with Cantonese or Mandarin will not be permitted to enrol. Introduction to the basic structural patterns and functional usage of the language including an emphasis on oral communication (both listening and speaking), reading and writing basic Chinese characters, as well as Chinese culture. Enrolment is limited. Students will have their level of competence assessed by the instructor during orientation week in September. PREREQUISITE First-year standing, or 65 per cent cumulative average for upper-year students.
For students with some knowledge of Cantonese who wish to acquire a command of Mandarin or for students with some knowledge of Mandarin who want to improve their Chinese language skills. Continued study of basic structural patterns of the language with the emphasis on oral communication, reading and writing using the simplified forms of Chinese characters. Enrolment is limited. PREREQUISITE CHIN 100, or some knowledge of Cantonese or Mandarin and permission of the instructor.
Continuing study of the functional usage of Mandarin Chinese with intensive training in listening, speaking, reading and writing using the simplified forms of Chinese characters. Enrolment is limited. PREREQUISITE CHIN 200, or appropriate level of knowledge of Cantonese or Mandarin and permission of the instructor.
