CHINESE105

Consolidate learning the basic elements of Chinese language and culture. Equal attention paid to the development of listening, speaking, reading and writing proficiencies. Introduction to aspects of Chinese life and culture. Open to students who had received some Chinese language instruction before coming to Duke but lacked a solid foundation in basic Chinese grammar and pronunciation. Not open for credit to students who grew up in a household speaking Mandarin Chinese. After completing Chinese 105, students will take Chinese 203.