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Chinese 2: Elementary Chinese II

Course Description:
This course is the continuation of Chinese I. It is designed for students with some previous fundamental knowledge of Mandarin Chinese. The class is conducted in a conversation-oriented setting. We will continue to practice, experience, and review the daily dialogues spoken in a Chinese-speaking environment. Students will also be involved in the design of similar topics and conversation for practice purpose. They are expected to fully participate in the discussion sessions by using Mandarin Chinese.

Objectives:
After the completion of this course, the student will:

    1. learn additional 250 characters and 500 vocabulary items.
    2. demonstrate the understanding of the basic grammatical structures discussed in this course verbally and in writing.
    3. comprehend and answer topics beyond basic survival needs, i.e. describing personal history, preferences, and/or leisure-time activities.
    4. write short messages, such as notes, phone messages, and flyers, and create simple statements within the scope of a limited language experience.

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