CHINESE CONVERSATION teaches oral communication skills, including verbal and nonverbal behavior, in Mandarin Chinese for daily and professional contexts.
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Third Semester Chinese introduces intermediate communication skills, vocabulary, and pragmatic usage in Chinese.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025First Semester Chinese introduces the sounds, basic grammar, and 400 characters of standard spoken Chinese.
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The course is vocab-heavy and requires strict attendance, as missing lectures can negatively impact performance. Students report significant homework loads typical for language classes.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025Third semester Korean focusing on listening and speaking skills for contemporary communication.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025First Semester Korean teaches basic conversation skills and grammatical patterns for students with no prior background.
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The workload is light, featuring never too much homework and tests that are never too hard.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025Fifth Semester Japanese focuses on advancing speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills while expanding grammar, kanji, and vocabulary within the context of Japanese culture.
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Historical reviews of Naomi Geyer: Students must work at a fast pace and keep up with Kanji and vocabulary to avoid falling behind.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025Fifth Semester Chinese focuses on reading selections from modern Chinese society to expose students to various topics and styles.
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Historical reviews of Christine Welch: The course involves an ungodly amount of projects that stress students, alongside unit tests every two units and a cumulative final exam.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025First Semester Japanese teaches basic speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills for everyday communication.
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Historical reviews of Emre Murat Bozer: The class requires daily pre- and post-class homework, and falling behind risks failure.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025Third Semester Japanese focuses on developing speaking, listening, reading, and writing proficiency alongside Japanese culture.
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Historical reviews for Junko Mori describe her lectures as helpful and fun, with one student highly recommending the class.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025