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A Trip to China: An Intermediate Reader of Modern Chinese - Revised Edition

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title A Trip to China: An Intermediate Reader of Modern Chinese - Revised Edition
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Chih-p'ing Chou
By (author) Der-lin Chao
By (author) Chen Gao
SeriesThe Princeton Language Program: Modern Chinese
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:336
Dimensions(mm): Height 279,Width 216
ISBN/Barcode 9780691153094
ClassificationsDewey:495.182421
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational
Edition Revised edition

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 13 November 2011
Publication Country United States

Description

A Trip to China is an intermediate Chinese language textbook designed for students who have studied one year of college Chinese. Offering a strong foundation in grammar and vocabulary, it is written from the perspective of a foreign exchange student who has just arrived in China for the first time. This thoroughly revised edition not only provides students essential lessons for advancing their Chinese language skills, but also introduces important aspects of contemporary Chinese society and culture. The textbook incorporates suggestions from years of student and teacher feedback, and includes new lessons as well as updated vocabulary glosses, grammar explanations, and exercises. An improved format juxtaposes text and vocabulary on adjacent pages and combines grammar notes and exercises into one easy-to-use volume. Intermediate-level Chinese language textbook Revised edition Single-volume, user-friendly format New lessons and updated vocabulary, grammar explanations, and exercises Introduces students to important aspects of contemporary Chinese society and culture

Author Biography

Chih-p'ing Chou is professor of East Asian studies at Princeton University and director of the university's Chinese language and Princeton in Beijing programs. Der-lin Chao is professor of classical and oriental studies at Hunter College, where she is the division head of Chinese language. Chen Gao is a lecturer in Chinese in the East Asian Studies Department at Princeton University.