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ADVANCED CHINESE THROUGH MEDIA

ASIALANG 454
Course Description

Designed for advanced learners of Chinese to improve their Chinese language skills and cultural knowledge. Students will watch and analyze audio-visual media, such as documentary, talk show, movies, etc. In addition, students will make audios/videos to tell stories about themselves, their friends, or others.

Prerequisties

ASIALANG 301 (or E ASIAN 301 prior to Fall 2019) or placement into ASIALANG 302

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.6

-6.16% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
60%

-23.26% from Historical

Class Size
15

9.09% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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