CHIN 2209 - Intermediate Chinese Reading and Writing for Students of Chinese Heritage I

(GB) Satisfies Option 1.

Fall. 4 credits. Letter grades only (no audit).

Prerequisite: a grade of B in CHIN 1110 or equivalent as determined through placement exam. Permission of instructor required. Enrollment limited to: 15 students.

S. George.

This course focuses on reading and writing Chinese at the intermediate level for Chinese heritage students who can speak Mandarin fluently. It provides ample opportunities to read authentic texts written by some of the most iconic Chinese figures such as Hu Shih ( a Cornell alumnus, class of 1914) and Lin Yutang (author of The Importance of Living and Moment in Peking) and to practice narrative writing and argumentative writing while exploring various aspects of traditional Chinese culture. This course helps students further solidify the foundation for their Chinese study for their next level as well as enhance their awareness and overall competence for cross-cultural communications.