Cantonese
The courses below are offered through the Language Resource Center.
For questions about specific courses, contact the department.
For questions about specific courses, contact the department.
Courses
This course introduces students to both the spoken and written Cantonese language, with achieving conversational proficiency being a primary goal. The course emphasizes oral expressions, listening comprehension, and grammar. It is designed to give beginning students a practical command of the language. Upon completion of the course, students can expect to converse in simple sentences, and recognize and write about 350 Chinese characters. Students with passable conversation ability or native speakers from Cantonese-speaking communities should not enroll in this course. Note: This course is part of the language exchange program with New York University (NYU). Classes will be held at NYU.
Course Number
CANT1101W001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 09:30-10:45We 09:30-10:45Th 09:30-10:45Section/Call Number
001/16965Enrollment
2 of 5Instructor
Fiona HuiStephane Charitos
This course introduces students to both the spoken and written Cantonese language, with achieving conversational proficiency being a primary goal. The course emphasizes oral expressions, listening comprehension, and grammar. It is designed to give beginning students a practical command of the language. Upon completion of the course, students can expect to converse in simple sentences, and recognize and write about 350 Chinese characters. Students with passable conversation ability or native speakers from Cantonese-speaking communities should not enroll in this course. Note: This course is part of the language exchange program with New York University (NYU). Classes will be held at NYU.
Course Number
CANT1101W002Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 12:30-13:45Tu 12:30-13:45We 12:30-13:45Section/Call Number
002/17635Enrollment
0 of 5Instructor
Agnes MagtotoStephane Charitos
Prerequisites: (CANT W1101 and CANT UN1102) CANT W1101-W1102 or the instructor's permission. This course further continues the study of the Cantonese language. Emphasis is on linguistic rules to enable students to communicate with more competence. The lessons will not only focus on language, but also incorporate discussions on history, current events, literature, popular culture, and native values. Includes field trips to Chinatown and other Cantonese-speaking neighborhoods. Note: This course is part of the language exchange program with New York University (NYU). Classes will be held at NYU.