This is a beginning course in Mandarin, there’s no prerequisite for this course. This class is designed to help students acquire Knowledge of spoken and written Chinese and to assist them in gaining proficiency and accuracy using these skills in real-life situations. The curriculum emphasizes developing listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, especially regarding topics of daily concerns.
For the first two weeks, the course will focus on foundation work, (“Pinyin “system, tones, structure of characters. ): this stage is essential for later progress in all other aspects of the language. During the semester, students will learn to greet others, introduce themselves, and handle basic social situations: talk about themselves, needs and preferences, giving directions.