Chinese Language Skills 1 continues the development of basic vocabulary, sentence structure, and pronunciation of standard Chinese to help students understand and speak more confidently using the phonetic Hanyu Pinyin system. Students entering this level are required to know approximately 20 Chinese characters. By the end of level one, students will be able to read approximately 100 Chinese characters and write up to 20 new Chinese characters. Chinese culture will be explored throughout the course.
Note: Suitability for LGE810 will be determined by an Assessment/Placement Evaluation before a student registers for the course (Note: All students must be able to understand and answer 10 questions in Chinese. Anyone who can read or write 100 Chinese characters will NOT be able to use this course as a general education credit at Seneca).

A continuation of LGE810, this course continues to stress language acquisition through student listening activities, involvement in pattern/structure practice, and role-playing in skits based on everyday situations where students can express themselves more freely. More complex structures and situations are introduced, while previously learned content is reinforced. By the end of this course students should be able to read 180 Chinese characters and write up to 60 Chinese characters.
(Note: Students who can read and write 180 Chinese characters will not be allowed to use this course to obtain a general education credit towards a diploma or a certificate at Seneca.)

A continuation of LGE820, this course also stresses language acquisition through student listening activities, involvement in pattern/structure practice and role-playing in skits based on everyday situations; students are also encouraged to express themselves more freely. More complex structures and more involved situations are introduced, while previously learned content is reinforced. By the end of this course all students should be able to read about 300 Chinese characters and write up to 90 Chinese characters.
(Note: any student who knows how to read and write 300 Chinese characters will not be allowed to use this course as a general education credit towards a diploma or a certificate at Seneca.)

Chinese Language Skills 4 continues to stress language acquisition through student listening activities, involvement in pattern/structure practice and role-playing in skits based on everyday situations where students can express themselves more freely. More complex structures and situations are introduced, while previously learned content is reinforced. By the end of this course all students should be able to read and write up to 450 Chinese characters. Chinese culture is explored throughout the course.
(Note: any student who knows how to read and write 450 Chinese characters will not be allowed to use this course as a general education credit towards a diploma or a certificate at Seneca.)

Chinese Language Skills 5 continues to stress language acquisition through student listening activities, involvement in pattern/structure practice and role-playing in skits based on everyday situations where students can express themselves more freely. More complex structures and situations are introduced, while previously learned content is reinforced. By the end of this course students should be able to read and write up to 600 Chinese characters.
(Note: Students who can read and write 600 Chinese characters will not be allowed to use this course as a general education credit towards a diploma or a certificate at Seneca.)

Chinese Language Skills 5 continues to stress language acquisition through student listening activities, involvement in pattern/structure practice and role-playing in skits based on everyday situations where students can express themselves more freely. More complex structures and situations are introduced, while previously learned content is reinforced. By the end of this course all students should be able to read and write up to 450 Chinese characters. Chinese culture is explored throughout the course. By the end of this course students should be able to read and write up to 700 Chinese characters.
(Note: any student who can read and write 700 Chinese characters will not be allowed to use this course as a general education credit towards a diploma or a certificate at Seneca.)

Chinese Language Skills 7 continues to stress language acquisition through student listening activities, involvement in pattern/structure practice and role-playing in skits based on everyday situations where students can express themselves more freely. More complex structures and situations are introduced, while previously learned content is reinforced. Chinese culture is explored throughout the course. By the end of this course students should be able to read and write up to 800 Chinese characters.
(Note: Students who can read and write 800 Chinese characters will not be allowed to use this course as a general education credit towards a diploma or a certificate at Seneca.)

Chinese Language Skills 8 continues to stress language acquisition through student listening activities, involvement in pattern/structure practice and role-playing in skits based on everyday situations where students can express themselves more freely. More complex structures and situations are introduced, while previously learned content is reinforced. Chinese culture is explored throughout the course. By the end of this course students should be able to recognize 120 Chinese radicals and write up to 1000 Chinese characters.
(Note: any student who knows how to read and write 1000 Chinese characters will not be allowed to use this course as a general education credit towards a diploma or a certificate at Seneca.)