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Courses

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Course ID	Course
CHIN 101	CHIN 101 Introduction to Chinese Language & Culture I Course Credits: 3 A basic introduction to Mandarin Chinese for students with no previous knowledge of either Mandarin or Cantonese. The course focuses on speaking and listening comprehension, but also introduce reading and writing. With Chinese culture as a major component, students gain insight into the significance of China today and over the centuries
CHIN 201	CHIN 201 Intermediate Chinese Language & Culture I Course Credits: 3 This course develops students' Chinese language skills and provide them with further insight into Chinese culture and history. With an emphasis on improving communication skills, the course offers extensive practice in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students read various authentic texts, review and study grammar, and expand their cultural understanding through readings, film, and discussion with the instructor. A field trip to the Chinese community enables students to practise their language skills and experience Chinese culture firsthand. Prerequisite(s): CHIN 102 or instructor's permission following a successful Mandarin Placement test. NB: Presently offered as a Directed Study.
CHIN 301	CHIN 301 Intermediate Chinese Language & Culture III Course Credits: 3 This course is intended to further improve students' Chinese language skills and to expand their understanding of the Chinese culture and history. With an emphasis on both spoken and written Chinese, the course helps students enlarge their Chinese vocabulary, improve their speaking skills, enhance their understanding of Chinese grammar, and develop their writing skills in Chinese. Through reading authentic Chinese texts of increasing difficulty, students gain a greater mastery of the language and a better understanding of Chinese culture. Prerequisite(s): CHIN 202 NB: Presently offered as a Directed Study.
CHIN 401	CHIN 401 Advanced Chinese Language & Culture I Course Credits: 3 As an advanced course in Mandarin Chinese, CHIN 401 continues to improve students' capabilities in the skills of listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing, with an emphasis on conversational skills. With extensive listening, speaking, and reading practice, these courses will help students enlarge their Chinese vocabulary, improve their oral skills, increase their understanding of Chinese grammar, and enrich their knowledge of Chinese culture. Prerequisite(s): CHIN 302, or instructor's permission following a successful Mandarin Placement test. Courses are for Chinese native-language speakers or those with an equivalent level of competency.
CHIN 411	CHIN 411 Modern Chinese Texts I Course Credits: 3 An intensive reading course for students who have acquired advanced reading skills in modern Chinese. Selected reading materials cover a wide range of modern and contemporary Chinese fiction, non-fiction, and cinematic texts from 1975 to the present. Through intensive reading of some influential works of this period, students will gain a better understanding of the development and major themes of modern Chinese culture. Prerequisite(s): CHIN 402, Gr. 12 Chinese, or instructor's permission following a successful Mandarin Placement test. Courses are for Chinese native-language speakers or those with an equivalent level of competency. NB: Currently offered as a Directed Study.
FREN 101	FREN 101 Introduction to French Course Credits: 3 Courses provide an introduction to the French Language and culture for those with no or very little French (no higher than high school French 10). Through intensive work in grammar, conversation, vocabulary building, and basic reading, as well as through online work and videos that accompany the text, students develop oral and written skills and are introduced to various aspects of French culture.
FREN 102	FREN 102 Introduction to French Course Credits: 3 Courses provide an introduction to the French Language and culture for those with no or very little French (no higher than high school French 10). Through intensive work in grammar, conversation, vocabulary building, and basic reading, as well as through online work and videos that accompany the text, students develop oral and written skills and are introduced to various aspects of French culture. Prerequisite(s): FREN 101. (3-0; 3-0)
FREN 111	FREN 111 Intermediate French Course Credits: 3 Courses improve the student's command of oral and written French by reviewing previous knowledge and introducing new grammar structures and readings with a cultural content. Students receive intensive practice in reading, writing, speaking, and aural comprehension, and develop their knowledge of the language largely through a communicative approach. Prerequisite(s): Grade 11 French or FREN 102. Students whose Grade 12 average in French is less than 75% may take FREN 111 with permission. (3-0; 3-0)
FREN 112	FREN 112 Intermediate French Course Credits: 3 Courses improve the student's command of oral and written French by reviewing previous knowledge and introducing new grammar structures and readings with a cultural content. Students receive intensive practice in reading, writing, speaking, and aural comprehension, and develop their knowledge of the language largely through a communicative approach. Prerequisite(s): FREN 111

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