Advanced Spoken Chinese I

Catalog description

This advanced Chinese language course is designed for students who have completed at least the intermediate-level course (CHIN-0600) at the University of Pennsylvania or have studied Mandarin Chinese for a minimum of three years. The course's primary objective is to consolidate and build upon the language knowledge and skills that students have acquired in previous classes. The course strongly emphasizes enhancing oral proficiency and deepening cultural understanding with authentic Chinese materials, including films, news articles, websites, and podcasts. The course will explore a diverse range of themes, including but not limited to Penn Museum and the protection of Chinese cultural relics, Life at Penn, Chinese immigrants in the U.S., the status of women in China, the Three-child policy, China’s political system, Sino-US relations, the Belt and Road Initiative, China’s approach to sustainability and technology, and Wolf Warrior Diplomacy in China. In addition to thematic exploration, the course aims to connect students' Chinese language skills and cultural knowledge with their academic interests. Students will be challenged to deliver presentations on topics related to their majors or minors, encouraging them to apply their language skills in an academic context.