In this course students learn the basics of Mandarin Chinese. The course emphasizes oral communication (speaking and listening), but also integrates the remaining language skills - reading and writing, as well as Chinese culture and society. The course employs a communicative approach by using real-life situations. The course is the first semester of the Elementary Chinese sequence as well as the first of a series of courses on Chinese language and culture. Weekly independent practice is required.
Semester Offered
Fall