CHIN 0105 Spoken Chinese I (formerly CHIN 001)
Prerequisites
Little or no prior exposure to Chinese
Textbook:
Integrated Chinese Volume 1, Yao & Liu et al, Cheng & Tsui Co., 2017 (4th edition)
Coordinator
Dr. Chih-jen Melvin Lee (chihjen@sas.upenn.edu)
Course Descriptions:
The aim of this course is to provide students with a strong foundation in two fundamental language skills: interactive listening and effective speaking, within a communicative learning environment. Language accuracy is emphasized, particularly in terms of correct pronunciation, accurate intonation, and mastery of basic grammatical structures. Throughout the semester, students are expected to acquire approximately 300 essential vocabulary words.
The overarching objective of the course is to enable students to proficiently navigate linguistic and cultural contexts. By the conclusion of the semester, students will have the ability to utilize the target language adeptly in a range of everyday situations. These include introducing themselves and family members, making purchases at stores, inviting friends to various activities, describing daily routines, using public transportation, and discussing personal hobbies, among other scenarios.
Sample Text (Entry):
Wáng Péng: Wǒ xìng Wáng. Lǐ xiǎojiě, nǐ jiào shénme míngzi?
Lǐ Yǒu: Wǒ jiào Lǐ Yǒu. Wáng xiānsheng, nǐ jiào shénme míngzi?
Wáng Péng: Wǒ jiào Wáng Péng.
(From Lesson 1 “wènhǎo”)
Sample Text (Exit):
Wáng Péng: Nǐ zěnme qù jīchǎng?
Lǐ Yǒu: Wǒ xiǎng zuò gōnggòng qìchē huòzhě zuò dìtiě. Nǐ zhīdào zěnme zǒu ma?
Wáng Péng: Nǐ xiān zuò yī lù qìchē, zuò sān zhàn xià chē, ránhòu huàn dìtiě. Xiān zuò hóngxiàn, zài huàn lǜ xiàn, zuìhòu huàn lán xiàn.
Lǐ Yǒu: Bù xíng, bù xíng, tài máfan le. Wǒ háishì dǎ chē ba.
(From Lesson 10 “jiāotōng”)