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7 courses
Ranked courses have at least 100 recorded letter grades.
Fourth Semester Chinese introduces intermediate-level communication skills in varying Chinese settings, focusing on vocabulary, grammar, and pragmatic usage.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · ShuYang Ye
A past student found the course manageable, noting that the instructor was very understanding of environmental factors and accommodated every need.
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Spring 2023–Spring 2026Business Chinese introduces learners to Chinese culture, commerce, and etiquette, focusing on vocabulary and strategies for business transactions.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Spring 2023–Spring 2026Second Semester Korean covers essentials of modern spoken and written Korean, focusing on basic communication skills and cultural comparisons.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Jaerin Ahn
Success required attending lectures, discussions, and completing assigned homework. Students noted that lecture notes were important, but keeping up with these consistent requirements was manageable for those who attended regularly.
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Spring 2023–Spring 2026SECOND SEMESTER CHINESE introduces basic grammar and 400 characters of standard spoken Chinese. Students recognize and write 250 new vocabulary items.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Spring 2023–Spring 2026Second Semester Japanese focuses on developing speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills to communicate in basic everyday situations, continuing from ASIALANG 103.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Spring 2023–Spring 2026Fourth Semester Japanese focuses on proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing, along with Japanese culture.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Junko Mori
Students reported that while nothing was strictly required beyond effort, falling very far behind made the class a poor experience.
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Spring 2023–Spring 2026Sixth Semester Chinese uses modern Chinese society materials for varied reading topics/styles. Classes are conducted in Chinese.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Spring 2023–Spring 2026