CHI 101 - Introductory Chinese I
Description
CHI 101 is an introduction to Mandarin, a course for those who have some or zero knowledge of Chinese language. It offers Chinese Pinyin, Chinese characters, grammar structures and Chinese culture. It also emphasizes the importance of learning and understanding the cultural differences in Chinese language. To achieve the outcomes of learning Chinese language as well as understanding the cultural aspect of this language, students will be provided with the opportunity to participate in a Culture Observation Project (e.g., field trip to a Chinese restaurant) to practice their speaking and listening skills of Chinese language.
Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
None
General Education Requirement:
Humanities
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
2. Communication: Demonstrate effective communication through listening, speaking, reading, or writing using relevant sources and research strategies, 4. Cultural Competence: Understand diverse interpersonal and cultural perspectives through analysis of scholarly or creative works
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Recognize 500 basic characters.
2. Use Pinyin to pronounce an unknown Chinese character.
3. Use the learned characters to create phrases or simple sentences that follow the sentence pattens in the book.
4. Make sentences that follow the rules of Chinese grammar.
5. Understand the narratives and respond orally to basic conversations that used the characters, phrases, and sentences covered in the class.
6. Create and deliver a dialog at a basic level of Chinese on the subject matters covered in the class.
7. Articulate and understand the ways in which language shapes and reflects cultural values.
8. Utilize the fundamentals of the language, vocabulary, and structures in order to communicate ideas and/or set of concepts appropriately for the context. (GELO 2)
9. Analyze current syntax, grammar, and vocabulary in order to understand the world from different points of view.
10. Articulate and understand the commonalities and differences among human beings from different cultures, and demographics in order to demonstrate cultural awareness. (GELO 4)
11. Understand the role of context, audience, and purpose when developing a communication.
12. Work well in teams and with others.
Course Outline:
I. Chinese Pinyin and Chinese Character
A. Chinese Syllables and Pronunciation
B. Tones and Tone Marks
C. Finals and Initials
D. Radicals
E. Strokes
II. Greetings
A. Greeting People in Chinese
B. Ask and Answer Yes/No Question
III. Names
A. Get Acquainted and Exchange Names
B. Ask Who Someone is
IV. Nationalities and Languages
A. Ask About Someone’s Nationality
B. Ask Which Language Someone Speaks
C. Talk About Each Others’ Nationalities and Languages
V. Talking About Study Fields/Majors
A. Ask What Something is
B. Say what Something is
C. Talk about Study Fields/Majors
VI. Introduction
A. Introduce People in Chinese
B. Make Small Talk
C. Ask about Someone’s Possession
VII. Family
A. Introduce and Talk about One’s Family
B. Ask about Someone’s Family
VIII. Addresses
A. Ask for and Give Addresses
B. Ask and Give Phone Numbers
C. Describe a Place
IX. Meeting and Making Plan
A. Form yes/no Questions
B. Make Plan
X. Phone Calls
A. Make a Phone Call
B. Handle Various Phone Situation
C. Ask and Explain What Someone is Doing
XI. Time and Schedules
A. Give Times and Dates
B. Describe One’s Daily Schedule
XII. Ordering Food
A. Ask What Someone Wants
B. Present/Discuss the Alternatives
C. Tell Someone What You Want
Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
No
Instructional Strategies:
Presentation: 25-30%
Guided in-class Practice: 30-40%
Use of media: 10-25%
Group Work: 10-20%
Mandatory Course Components:
1. Written Chapter Tests
2. Oral Testing
3. Written Final Exam
4. Written Assignments
5. Classroom Attendance
6. Dialogues, Role-Playing or Oral Practice
Equivalent Courses:
None
Accepted GRCC Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit: Chinese Language & Culture
AP Min. Score: 3
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None
Course prepares students to seek the following external certification:
No
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: IRW 98, IRW 99
Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
Course Type:
General Education- Offering designed to meet the specific criteria for a GRCC Distribution Requirement. The course should be designated by the requirement it fulfills.
Course Format:
Lecture - 1:1
Total Lecture Hours Per Week: 4
People Soft Course ID Number: 104362
Course CIP Code: 16.0301
Maximum Course Enrollment: 27
General Room Request: None
High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
If yes, with which high schools?: NA
Non-Credit GRCC Articulation Agreement With What Area: No
Identify the Non Credit Programs this Course is Accepted: NA
School: School of Liberal Arts
Department: Language & Thought
Discipline: CHI
Faculty Credential Requirements:
18 graduate credit hours in discipline being taught (HLC Requirement), Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Other (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
Beyond the obvious need to be able to speak and understand fluent Chinese and teach Chinese. An instructor must either have a background in foreign language teaching or to be trained in foreign language methods and techniques.
Major Course Revisions: General Education Review
Last Revision Date Effective: 20220213T17:41:00
Course Review & Revision Year: 2026-2027
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