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Introduction to Chinese (Mandarin) 101
This class is intended for non-Chinese background students with little or no previous knowledge of Chinese. Emphasis is placed on developing conversational and reading skills, while some relevant cultural background is also integrated with the language training. The Chinese phonetic system "Pinyin" is introduced at the beginning of the course. A vocabulary of 120 words plus approximately 30 sentence patterns are covered in this 10 week /20 hour course.
Introduction to Chinese (Mandarin) 102
As a continuation of Introduction to Chinese 101, the class aims to further develop students' grammatical knowledge, vocabulary, and conversational and reading skills, while some relevant cultural background is also integrated with the language training. A vocabulary of 150 words and expressions as well as approximately 30 new sentence patterns are introduced in this 10 week /22.5 hour course. Prerequisites: Introduction to Chinese 101 or equivalent.
Introduction to Chinese (Mandarin) 103
Continued focus on the development of students� grammatical knowledge, vocabulary, and conversational and reading skills, while more relevant cultural background is also integrated with the language training. Another 250 words and expressions plus approximately another 30 sentence patterns are introduced in this ten week / 22.5 hours course. Prerequisites: Introduction to 102 or equivalent.
Introduction to Chinese (Mandarin) 104
Further development of students' grammatical knowledge, vocabulary, and conversational and reading skills. Upon completion of the course, students are able to engage in simple daily conversations and possess sufficient survival proficiency. Another 150 words and expressions plus approximately another 30 sentence patterns are introduced in this 10 week / 22.5 hour course. Prerequisites: Introduction to Chinese 103 or equivalent.
Intermediate Chinese (Mandarin) 201
Designed for students who have grasped a vocabulary of about 700 words and possess survival proficiency. A vocabulary of 300 words as well as some more complex sentence structures are introduced. Emphasis is placed on conversational skills, but written exercises are used to reinforce the oral component. Prerequisites: Introduction to 103 or equivalent.
Intermediate Chinese (Mandarin) 202
Continued focus on improvement of students� communicative skills in Chinese. Oral and written comprehension will be refined as well as oral expression through the study of grammar and vocabulary employed in different situations. More new vocabulary (approximately another 300 words) as well as some more complex sentence structures are introduced. Prerequisites: Intermediate Chinese 201 or equivalent.
Intermediate Chinese (Mandarin) 203
As a continuation of Intermediate Chinese 202, this course designed to build on the student�s knowledge of Chinese by focusing on the development of oral skills through in-depth study of grammar, new vocabulary, as well as classroom discussion and role play. Another 300 words, as well as some more complex sentence structures, are explored. Prerequisites: Intermediate Chinese 202 or equivalent.
Intermediate Chinese (Mandarin) 204
As a continuation of Intermediate Chinese 202, this course designed to build on the student�s knowledge of Chinese by focusing on the development of oral skills through in-depth study of grammar, new vocabulary, as well as classroom discussion and role play. Another 300 words, as well as some more complex sentence structures, are explored. Prerequisites: Intermediate Chinese 202 or equivalent.
Advanced Chinese (Mandarin) 301 - 304
For students who wish to improve their language skills as well as enrich their knowledge and understanding about China. Learn to enhance your linguistic performance in social situations. Further practice in conversation, composition, and reading in contemporary Chinese materials. The use of complex sentence structures and vocabulary in both written and oral communication is emphasised.
Breakthrough Chinese (Mandarin) 401 - 404
Further practice in conversation and composition as well as reading in contemporary Chinese materials. The use of more complex sentence structures and vocabulary in both written and oral communication is emphasised.
Chinese Cinema and Discussion (Mandarin)
Join us in an exploration of the sights and sounds of contemporary Chinese cinema since 1980. Encompassing the works of Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige, and others who have not only won international praise but also fundamentally reconstructed Chinese cinema, this course focuses on how contemporary Chinese film reflects an emerging giant's rapid social and economic changes. Students will develop a deeper appreciation for modern Chinese culture both through watching films and through post-film, instructor-led discussions (in different groups according to students' language level) in Chinese. Prerequisites: Introduction to Chinese 102 and up or equivalent.
Elementary Conversational Chinese (Mandarin)
This class is designed for students who have already grasped an active vocabulary of at least 300 words and basic sentence structures and who need to improve their conversational skills at elementary level.
Intermediate Conversational Chinese (Mandarin)
For students who have already grasped an active vocabulary of at least 500 words and basic sentence structures and who want to further improve their conversational skills at intermediate level.
Conversational Chinese 001
For students who have little or no previous knowledge in the Chinese language and do not desire or need to learn how to read in Chinese characters. Learn basic conversational skills for travel and enjoyment. Gain confidence and competence to engage in simple conversations in daily situations.
Conversational Chinese 002
Continued focus on development of simple communicative skills. Gain confidence and competence to engage in more complex conversations in daily situations.