Chinese Course Descriptions
Chinese courses at Illinois Wesleyan are being offered on an experimental basis for 2008-2009 and 2009-2010.

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.

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) - Fall Semester

LC 175 Contemporary Chinese Culture (CHC, G) - Spring Semester

LC 175 Chinese Culture through Film (CHC, G) - May Term