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Mandarin Chinese 1
Course Number: 5910
Course Length: year
Credits: 1.0
Fee: $ Cost of Workbook
Open To: All
This course will introduce students to Chinese
sounds and writing systems. The class will
emphasize development of basic conversational
ability as well as reading and writing in Chinese.
The training will focus on distinguishing the five
tones, methods of decoding vocabulary terms,
and analyzing fundamental grammatical patterns.
Students will be introduced to Chinese customs,
holidays, and products as well. Classes are taught
in English for the first quarter. In the second
quarter, 25% of the class will be taught in Chinese.
In the third quarter, 50% of the class will be taught
in Chinese. In the fourth quarter, 75% of the class
will be taught in Chinese.
Prerequisite: None
Mandarin Chinese 2
Course Number: 5920
Course Length: year
Credits: 1.0
Fee: $ Workbook
Open To: All
This course is an extension of Chinese 1.
Students will continue to build vocabulary,
knowledge of grammatical patterns and communication
skills. Writing skills will be improved.
The study of Chinese customs, holidays,
and lifestyle is also continued. Class is
conducted in Mandarin Chinese.
Prerequisite: Mandarin Chinese 1 and teacher
recommendation.
Mandarin Chinese 3
Course Number: 5930
Course Length: year
Credits: 1.0
Fee: $ Cost of Workbook
Open To: All
Chinese 3 continues the four basic language skills.
Students will explore short literature pieces and
more complicated grammatical structures used in
daily life. Students will continue to explore Chinese
culture in new contexts. Differentiation from
Chinese 3 Honors may occur through scaled back
assignments and modified assesments. Classes are
conducted in Chinese.
Prerequisite: Mandarin Chinese 2 and teacher
recommendation
Mandarin Chinese 3
Honors
Course Number: 5931
Course Length: year
Credits: 1.0
Fee: $ Cost of Workbook
Open To: All
Chinese 3 Honors has the same sequential core
material as Chinese 3 and continues to develop the
four basic language skills. Students will explore
short literature pieces and more complicated
grammatical structures used in daily life. Students
will continue to explore Chinese culture in new
contexts. Classes are conducted in Chinese.
Prerequisite: Mandarin Chinese 2 and teacher
recommendation
Mandarin Chinese 4
Course Number: 5940
Course Length: year
Credits: 1.0
Fee: $ Cost of Workbook
Open To: All
Chinese 4 offers students the opportunity to develop
and enhance their individual communication
skills through regularly provided practice, both
in the classroom and at home. Students will read
authentic literature pieces. Grammar, composition,
oral and auditory skills, and creative writing are
refined. Class is conducted in Chinese.
Prerequisite: Mandarin Chinese 3 and teacher
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