The four classes presently offered are:

• Chinese 101: Beginning Chinese I
• Chinese 102: Beginning Chinese II
• Chinese 103: Intermediate Chinese I
• Chinese 104: Intermediate Chinese II

The Beginning level focuses on: fundamentals of grammar and pronunciation, exercises in reading, writing and conversation. Prerequisite: (for 101) no prior Chinese is required; (for 102) Chinese 101 or equivalent.

The Intermediate level focuses on: development of facility in reading narrative and expository prose; exercise in grammar, listening comprehension, and speaking. Prerequisite: (for 103) Chinese 102 or equivalent; (for 104) Chinese 103 or equivalent.

For more information, please contact Dr. Wen Xiong at wen_xiong@mail.uri.edu

The International Engineering Program is currently laying groundwork for Chinese IEP, a program that leads students to earn simultaneous degrees in both engineering and language. For more information, please visit the IEP website.

IEP website: http://www.uri.edu/iep