Transcript title

Mandarin Chinese II

Credits

4

Grading mode

Standard letter grades

Total contact hours

40

Lecture hours

40

Prerequisites

CHN 101.

Course Description

Introduces Mandarin Chinese language presented within the context of Chinese culture. Second course of a three-course sequence. Develops fundamental language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) in communicative context.

Course learning outcomes

1. Recognize commonly used or simple words, phrases and expressions when spoken.
2. Speak about simple topics and present simple information about yourself.
3. Read simple words and phrases (characters).
4. Write simple words and phrases using Chinese characters.

Content outline

• Tones and rhythm
• Sentence structure rules
• Conjunctions words (i.e. because, but)
• Introductions and descriptions of yourself
• Questions patterns (who/when/where/which/whose)
• Numbers, time

Required materials

Materials for this class are generated by the instructor for class handouts.