CN 310 - Chinese for Written Communication

Min Units: 3
Max Units: 3
In this course you will improve your Chinese writing skills via a variety of contexts and genres, achieving improved expression of ideas and arguments utilizing the Simplified Character System of writing. The styles of writing include short story, biography, autobiography, essay, news, letter, diary, email, blog, resume, and art review (e.g., book, film, dance performance, etc.). You’ll further develop organizational and critical thinking skills, while demonstrating an awareness of language and culture through written work. This course includes time in class for instructor-guided peer review and editing, as well as discussions based upon student writings and selected Chinese readings. (U) Occasionally
Prerequisite(s): CN 204, placement at the 300 level, or permission of the department chair