Continued Beginning Chinese
Beginning Chinese An intensive continuation of CHNS 0101, this course is required of those wishing to take CHNS 0103 in the spring. Students may anticipate learning a significant amount of new vocabulary, sentence patterns and idiomatic expressions. Skits, oral presentations, writing assignments, and cultural activities are also part of this course.
This course although very intensive, does an incredible job of teaching students Chinese in such a short period of time. The workload and effort demanded is high, and everything builds on itself thus making it not for everyone. However if you're up for it, you will gain a great amount from this course.
J-Term Chinese is very difficult, but it is so worth it! If you want to learn Chinese ever, Middlebury is the place to do it. It requires a lot of work because it is a difficult language, but the professors do such a good job teaching the course. It's fun that J-Term Chinese is taught by much of the Chinese department. The tests are hard, but they are fair and consistent. The work pays off, I promise. Don't give up after one semester!
J-Term Chinese is very difficult, but it is so worth it! If you want to learn Chinese ever, Middlebury is the place to do it. It requires a lot of work because it is a difficult language, but the professors do such a good job teaching the course. It's fun that J-Term Chinese is taught by much of the Chinese department. The tests are …Read more
This course is definitely hard, but I would say that it is worth it if you want to learn the language. My skill in Chinese doubled over the course of the winter term and I know that if it had less of a workload I would not have learned as much.
If you are passionate to continue learning Chinese, then this course is for you. 102 in J-term is an amazing intense class with lots of activities to practice, speak and use the language in different ways. There will be a lot of grammar to learn and if you want to have success in the class, then you have to put a lot of effort into it. Professors are great and will be there to support you if you also contribute your part. I would like to note that if you felt like 101 Chinese was horrible and you were near to drop it. Then I would suggest you to not take it since it can be overwhelming, however NOT IMPOSSIBLE. Make sure you review what you learned in 101 so you do well in 102.
If you are passionate to continue learning Chinese, then this course is for you. 102 in J-term is an amazing intense class with lots of activities to practice, speak and use the language in different ways. There will be a lot of grammar to learn and if you want to have success in the class, then you have to put a lot of effort into i …Read more
Chinese 102 was one of the most intense classes I took at middlebury. If you’re on the brink of dropping chinese after takibg 101, then dont take 102 — way more intense. However, while this class was tough with 2-4 quizzes a week and a test weekly, i dont regret taking it as I am now an upperclassman and can speak chinese relatively well. It all comes down to whether you want to know chinese or not. If you do: get ready for an intense j-term, if you don't save yourself the trouble.
Chinese 102 was one of the most intense classes I took at middlebury. If you’re on the brink of dropping chinese after takibg 101, then dont take 102 — way more intense. However, while this class was tough with 2-4 quizzes a week and a test weekly, i dont regret taking it as I am now an upperclassman and can speak chinese relatively …Read more
honestly I think everyone knows this is a super hard class. its endless work and so much homework and exams and surprise quizzes, presentations, drill work etc - BUT if you like chinese, and put in the work, you will come out of the winter term so much more proficient in the language you will shock yourself - its one of those classes that pays of in the long run. Chinese Department unironically the most supportive department at middlebury no complaints there at all
honestly I think everyone knows this is a super hard class. its endless work and so much homework and exams and surprise quizzes, presentations, drill work etc - BUT if you like chinese, and put in the work, you will come out of the winter term so much more proficient in the language you will shock yourself - its one of those classes …Read more
I think overall the class was very effective and has helped me really advance in chinese. The class overall was a lot of work but overall the class was manageable and enjoyable. There were also a lot of non-academic related activities as well.