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HERITAGE CHINESE I

ASIALANG 211
Course Description

Introduces functional vocabulary and grammar, various cultural related topics, reading skills, and writing techniques. Designed for heritage Chinese learners who possess speaking and listening skills but little or no reading/writing skills in Chinese. These learners include those who were born in a non-Chinese-speaking country, but were raised in a home where Mandarin or another dialect was spoken, and those who were born in a Chinese-speaking country but received zero or limited formal education in that country. Students should contact the department about placement. Not open to students with credit for E ASIAN 113 or 213 prior to fall 2019.

Prerequisties

Consent of instructor

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Credits

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Offered

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Grade Point Average
4

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Completion Rate
100%

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A Rate
100%

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Class Size
15

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Instructors (2025 Fall)

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