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L 171 abc - Accelerated Chinese for Heritage Learners

L 171 abc

Accelerated Chinese for Heritage Learners

9 units (3-0-6)   |  first, second terms
Prerequisites: Prior exposure to the language.

A streamlined course designed for students who have acquired some speaking, writing, or reading skills, either from home or school. The course aims at consolidating and developing the students' ability in listening, conversation, reading, and writing. By the end of the three-term sequence, students should have command of 2000 Chinese compounds and 1500 characters, and be able to live or work in a Chinese speaking environment. Students who completed L 171 abc can advance to L 173 ab (Advanced Chinese)

Instructor: Zhu
Published Date: Aug. 19, 2025