Intensive Chinese I

Catalog description

Adopts different pedagogical approaches to help students acquire basic skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in Modern Standard Chinese. While linguistic elements are the focus of this course, appropriate cultural information related to language use is also an important component of instruction. Trains students to be able to function successfully in Chinese culture. Students don't simply learn to 'speak Chinese' or read and write characters as some form of party trick. Teaches a practical skill set that allows students to communicate and behave appropriately in Chinese culture.