Fall 2009 Classes - Department of Foreign Languages, Chinese Program
CHIN537: Chinese Language and Modern China (3 units) [GE]| Prerequisite: | TBP |
| Course #: | CHIN 537 |
| Section: | TBP |
| Schedule #: | TBP |
| Instructor: | Ying Chen |
| Seats Available: |
(schedule number #) Yes |
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Fall 2009 Classes - Department of Foreign Languages, Chinese Program
CHIN580: Chinese Idioms as Cultural Expressions (3 units) [GE]| Prerequisite: | CHIN 311 or consent of the instructor. The study of Chinese idioms and set phrases as they are used in speech and writing. The examination and discussion of the stories behind Chinese idioms and their influence on Chinese cultural values. |
| Course #: | CHIN 580 |
| Section: | 2 |
| Schedule #: | 12503 |
| Instructor: | Ying Chen |
| Seats Available: |
(schedule number #12503) Yes |
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Fall 2009 Classes - College of Extended Learning
Survival Mandarin for Business & Travel (Part I) (2 CEU)| Description: | An elementary course to introduce basic Mandarin pronunciation and conversation to facilitate doing business or travel in China and Taiwan. Basic vocabulary/patterns useful in business and travel situations: meeting/greeting, hotel services, asking directions, transportation, restaurants, economics and business terminology, negotiations and conferences, transactions, etc. Designed for students with no previous knowledge of Chinese. The focus in this course will be on the basic skills of listening comprehension and speaking. Although a small number of written characters will be introduced, primarily those in common use on street signs or in menus, reading and writing will otherwise not be stressed. Preliminary explanation of the pinyin transliteration system and pronunciation practice will not only underlie instruction of course materials, but will also enable students to utilize Mandarin phrase handbooks correctly, thereby expanding their capabilities. Class sessions will focus on selected communicative situations, and students will be encouraged to actively participate in both teacher-led activities and small group work. This course also stresses the importance of learning about culture through language. |
| Course #: | CHIN 9006 |
| Section: | A01 |
| Schedule #: | 49050 |
| Instructor: | Ying Chen |
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(schedule number #49050) Yes |
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Fall 2009 Classes - College of Extended Learning
Survival Mandarin for Business & Travel (Part II) (2 CEU)| Description: | An intermediate course on basic Mandarin pronunciation and conversation to facilitate doing business or travel in China and Taiwan. Basic vocabulary/patterns useful in business and travel situations: meeting/greeting, hotel services, asking directions, transportation, restaurants, economics and business terminology, negotiations and conferences, transactions, etc. The focus in this course will be to continue with the basic skills of listening comprehension and speaking from Part I. Although a small number of written characters will be introduced, primarily those in common use on street signs or in menus, reading and writing will not be stressed. Preliminary explanation of the pinyin transliteration system and pronunciation practice will not only underlie instruction of course materials, but will also enable students to utilize Mandarin phrase handbooks correctly. Class sessions will focus on selected communicative situations, and students will be encouraged to actively participate in both teacher-led activities and small group work. This course also stresses the importance of learning about culture through language. |
| Course #: | CHIN 9008 |
| Section: | Z01 |
| Schedule #: | 49052 |
| Instructor: | Shuya Li |
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(schedule number #49052) Yes |
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Contact
Prof. Ying Chen
Associate Director
Confucius Institute at SF State
1600 Holloway Ave., Burk Hall 325l
San Francisco, CA 94132
Tel: (415)405-2867
Fax: (415)405-2866
Email: teachci@sfsu.edu / yingch_chen@sina.com
Confucius Institute at SF State
1600 Holloway Ave., Burk Hall 325l
San Francisco, CA 94132
Tel: (415)405-2867
Fax: (415)405-2866
Email: teachci@sfsu.edu / yingch_chen@sina.com
Karen Maguire
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