INTRODUCTION TO CHINESE LINGUISTICS

ASIAN 432

Course Description

Provides an introductory overview of the Chinese language from a contemporary perspective. Covers various topics including phonetics, phonology, dialects, morphology, syntax, orthography, semantics, and pragmatics. Not open to students with credit for E ASIAN 432 prior to Fall 2019.

Prerequisties

Sophomore standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.61

-4.81% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

No change from Historical

A Rate

57.14%

-25.12% from Historical

Class Size

10.53% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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