Chinese V OpenCourseWare (regular): MIT's Free Undergraduate Class on Chinese Language and Culture
'Chinese V (regular): Chinese Cultures and Society' is an advanced-level language course from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) that is currently offered free to the public through OpenCourseWare. The original course is for students pursuing a minor in Chinese language and covers high-level reading, writing and conversational skills. One of the aims of the course is to ease students away from the textbook and into the world of authentic Chinese language.
Chinese V (regular): Course Specifics
| Degree Level | Free | Audio | Video | Downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Lectures/Notes | Study Materials | Tests/Quizzes |
|---|---|---|
| No | Yes | No |
Chinese V (regular): Course Description
Dr. Tong Chen was the professor for the 'Chinese V (regular): Chinese Cultures and Society ' lecture course in the Foreign Languages and Literatures Department at MIT. This class was designed for Chinese minors at MIT, and students need to already be comfortable with Mandarin Chinese to take full advantage of the OpenCourseWare materials. Students consolidate their listening skills by watching videos featuring native speakers. They also practice reading skills and learn about Chinese culture by reading authentic discussion forums on topics like school experiences and literature.
'Chinese V (regular): Chinese Cultures and Society ' OpenCourseWare contains videos, downloadable assignments, and a discussion forum questions (in Chinese). If you are interested in taking this free course, visit the advanced Mandarin Chinese course page.
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