| Credits | 1 |
| Restrictions | Instr perm req during Drop/Add |
| Pre-Requisites | |
| Co-Requisites | |
| Core Area | Global Engagements |
| Area of Inquiry | Human Thought and Expression |
| Liberal Arts Practices |
This introduction to modern standard Chinese emphasizes understanding and speaking, with practice in reading and writing approximately 300 characters in either traditional or simplified forms. It covers basic structural patterns and vocabulary needed for ordinary conversation as well as future development.