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CHINESE (MANDARIN)
The textbook used in all Level I through IV
courses is Integrated Chinese (3rd Edition,
2009). Students do not need to purchase a
workbook or tapes unless advised by their
instructor. Level I students need to purchase
the traditional characters version.
Simplified characters are also taught. All
courses introduce the Pinyin transliteration
system. Materials used in advanced and
specialized formats are selected by the respective
instructors.
Unless otherwise noted, courses in this
section count as one toward the certificate.
Mandarin I
CHIN1-CE9001/$550
S Sec. 1: Thurs. 6.45–8.40 p.m., Sept. 22–
Dec. 15 (12 sessions). Qijian Wang, former
assistant research fellow, Institute of Foreign
Literature, Chinese Academy of Social
Sciences.
N Sec. 2: Wed. 6.30–8.25 p.m., Sept. 21–
Dec. 14 (12 sessions). Julie Wan, language
instructor and curriculum and development
specialist.
Mandarin I and II
CHIN1-CE9011/$900
S Sec. 1: Tues. Thurs. 6.45–8.40 p.m.,
Sept. 22–Dec. 20 (24 sessions). Yishen Lan,
instructor–advanced Chinese linguistics and
culture, New York University.
Counts as two courses toward the certificate.
Mandarin: Accelerated I and II
CHIN1-CE9015/$550
S Sec. 1: Tues. 6.45–8.40 p.m., Sept. 27–
Dec. 20 (12 sessions). Qihui Wang, NYU-SCPS
Excellence in Teaching Award.
Mandarin II
CHIN1-CE9002/$550
S Sec. 1: Mon. 6.45–8.40 p.m., Sept. 26–Dec. 19
(12 sessions). Qijian Wang, former assistant
research fellow, Institute of Foreign Literature,
Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.
S Sec. 2: Wed. 6.45–8.40 p.m., Sept. 21–Dec. 7
(12 sessions). Ling Chen, Chinese Language
Teachers Association of Greater New York.
Mandarin III
CHIN1-CE9003/$550
S Sec. 1: Tues. 6.45–8.40 p.m., Sept. 27–
Dec. 20 (12 sessions). Julie Wan, language
instructor and curriculum and development
specialist.
Mandarin: Accelerated III and IV
CHIN1-CE9012/$550
S Sec. 1: Thurs. 6.45–8.40 p.m., Sept. 22–
Dec. 15 (12 sessions). Xiaoxiao Jiao,
senior lecturer–East Asian studies,
New York University.
Mandarin IV
CHIN1-CE9004/$550
S Sec. 1: Mon. 6.45–8.40 p.m., Sept. 26–
Dec. 19 (12 sessions). Fang Fu, tenured
faculty, Bard High School Early College.
Mandarin V
CHIN1-CE9005/$550
S Sec. 1: Mon. 6.45–8.40 p.m., Sept. 26–
Dec. 19 (12 sessions). Yishen Lan, instructor–
advanced Chinese linguistics and culture,
New York University.
NEW
Mandarin for Business Purposes
CHIN1-CE9074/$550
S Sec. 1: Thurs. 6.45–8.40 p.m., Sept. 22–
Dec. 15 (12 sessions). Ling Chen, principal,
Sino Language Shop.
If you have studied Mandarin Chinese and
wish to polish your business communication
skills, this is the course for you. Learn
expressions to facilitate daily business
transactions, skills for polite social interaction,
and basic writing templates used in
professional settings. This course is appropriate
for students with at least an intermediate
level of proficiency in Mandarin
Chinese. Students are expected to have
competence in all four skills: listening,
speaking, reading, and writing. Projects
are tailored to students’ needs.
Reading Chinese Newspapers
CHIN1-CE9055/$550
S Sec. 1: Mon. 6.45–8.40 p.m., Sept. 26–
Dec. 19 (12 sessions). Ling Chen, principal,
Sino Language Shop.
Reading Chinese newspapers is a challenge,
even for people who are fairly proficient
in Mandarin Chinese. Acquire this
specific skill by exploring the basic vocabulary,
expressions, and sentence patterns of
Chinese journalistic writing. Analyze a
variety of contemporary subjects from
different sections of a newspaper—as
well as online and broadcast news sources.
Students participate in the news selection
and take part in class discussions. This
course is appropriate for students who
have an intermediate level of proficiency
in Mandarin or who have completed two
years (or the equivalent) of intensive
Mandarin studies at the college level—
and who know at least 500 characters.
Intensive Mandarin Program
This intensive program in Mandarin
Chinese now has a revised curriculum,
which includes more material than in past
semesters. You move faster and yet you
have sufficient class time for practice and
drilling. This program gives you a solid
foundation upon which you can continue to
develop the four language skills: speaking,
listening, reading, and writing.
Mandarin: Intensive I
CHIN1-CE9061/$755
S Sec. 1: Sat. 10 a.m.–12.55 p.m., Sept. 24–
Dec. 17 (12 sessions). Yishen Lan, instructor–
advanced Chinese linguistics and culture,
New York University.
Mandarin: Intensive II
CHIN1-CE9062/$755
S Sec. 1: Sat. 1.30–4.25 p.m., Sept. 24–
Dec. 17 (12 sessions). Yishen Lan, instructor–
advanced Chinese linguistics and culture,
New York University.
NEW
CZECH
Czech I
SLAV1-CE9001/$550
N Sec. 1: Wed. 6.30–8.25 p.m., Sept. 21–
Dec. 14 (12 sessions). Suzanna Halsey,
member, International Association of
Teachers of Czech.
Counts as one course toward the certificate.
DANISH
The following courses are offered in cooperation
with the American-Scandinavian
Foundation. Required textbooks are listed
by course number and are available at
Shakespeare and Co., 716 Broadway at
Washington Place.
Courses count as one toward the certificate.
Danish I
SCAN1-CE9001/$550
Sec. 1: Wed. 6.30–8.25 p.m., Sept. 21–Dec. 7
(12 sessions). Meets at Scandinavia House,
58 Park Ave. at 38th St. Dorte Tulet, Danish
and ESL instructor; translator.
Danish III
SCAN1-CE9003/$550
Sec. 1: Thurs. 6.30–8.25 p.m., Sept. 22–
Dec. 15 (12 sessions). Meets at Scandinavia
House, 58 Park Ave. at 38th St. Dorte Tulet
Danish V
SCAN1-CE9005/$550
Sec. 1: Tues. 6.30–8.25 p.m., Sept. 27–Dec. 13
(12 sessions). Meets at Scandinavia House,
58 Park Ave. at 38th St. Dorte Tulet
DUTCH
Dutch I
DUTC1-CE9101/$550
N Sec. 1: Tues. 6.30–8.25 p.m., Sept. 27–
Dec. 13 (12 sessions). Marjolijn de Jager,
French and Dutch instructor.
Counts as one course toward the certificate.
N Meets at Norman Thomas Center, 111 E. 33rd St.
S
Meets in the Washington Square, Cooper Square,
Union Square vicinity.
TO REGISTER: (212) 998-7150 OR SCPS.NYU.EDU FOR MORE INFORMATION: (212) 998-7200
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