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Chinese
Elementary Mandarin Chinese
Introduction to Mandarin Chinese, taught within the context of Chinese culture. Introduction to the customs, cultural practices, and geography of China through lectures, films, web activities, and reading assignments. Focus on the four major skills of language learning - listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing - and the grammar and vocabulary necessary to acquire these skills. Fourteen hours of supplemental instruction in a Success Center that supports this course is required. This course corresponds to the first year of high school Chinese.
Elementary Mandarin Chinese
Continuing study of Mandarin Chinese, taught within the context of Chinese culture. Customs, cultural practices, and geography of China are explored through lectures, films, web activities, and reading assignments. Focus on the further development of conversational, reading, and writing skills. Review of basic structures, and expanded knowledge of verbs, grammar, and vocabulary. Emphasis on the communicative approach to language acquisition, with emphasis on the appreciation of the culture. Fourteen hours of supplemental instruction in a Success Center that supports this course is required. |
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