Chinese Course Descriptions
Chinese courses at Illinois Wesleyan are being offered on an experimental basis for 2011-2012 and 2012-2013.

ML 101 Beginning Chinese I

An introduction to Chinese language and culture. The courses will emphasize the skills of listening, speaking, and reading, and introduce students to writing. Primary emphasis is placed on oral communication skills and on functioning in real-life situations in an appropriate cultural context. Offered in the fall semester only.

ML 102 Beginning Chinese II

An introduction to Chinese language and culture. The courses will emphasize the skills of listening, speaking, and reading, and introduce students to writing. Primary emphasis is placed on oral communication skills and on functioning in real-life situations in an appropriate cultural context.  Prerequisite: ML 101 Beginning Chinese I Offered in the spring semester only.

ML 201 Intermediate Chinese I

This course continues the proficiency-oriented approach of the beginning Chinese sequence.  It is designed to strengthen the four basis language skills, as appropriate to the language. Prerequisite: ML 102 Beginning Chinese II. Offered in the fall semester only.

ML 275 Intermediate Chinese II

This course continues the proficiency-oriented approach of the intermediate Chinese sequence.  It is designed to strengthen the four basis language skills, as appropriate to the language. Prerequisite: ML 201 Intermediate Chinese I. Offered spring 2011.

Courses in Chinese culture are also offered in the Literature and Culture rubric under the experimental number LC 175.  These courses currently include:

LC 175 Traditional Chinese Culture (CHC, G)

LC 175 Contemporary Chinese Culture (CHC, G)

LC 175 Chinese Culture through Film (CHC, G)