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Chinese 50A: Beginning Conversational Chinese (Mandarin) and Culture 
Credit: 3 units 
Lecture: 3 hours 
Advisory: Eligibility for English 108A or English 59 
Acceptable for credit: California State University 
 
The student will learn a basic conversational approach to standard Chinese (Mandarin). This course emphasizes conversation and vocabulary-building. A variety of classroom activities will permit the student to use the language actively while studying it. Cultural topics will center on everyday life in Chinese-speaking countries today (food, customs and traditions, the family, etc.). A variety of audio-visual materials will be used in the presentation of the course. 
Credit/No Credit Option. 

Chinese 50B: Beginning Conversational Chinese (Mandarin) and Culture 
Credit: 3 units 
Lecture: 3 hours 
Advisory: Chinese 50A with a grade of "C" or better, or demonstrated proficiency. 
Acceptable for credit: California State University 
 
This course is a continuation of Chinese 50A. Students will increase their vocabulary and knowledge of basic grammatical structures while emphasizing conversation. They will add to the knowledge and understanding of customs, traditions, and daily life in Chinese-speaking countries today. A variety of audio-visual materials will be used in the presentation of the course. 
Credit/No Credit Option. 
   
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