| This continues the introduction of elementary Mandarin Chinese begun in CHI1120. Chinese 2 is designed for students who have had an introduction to Chinese but have not completed their language requirement or who want to increase their Chinese proficiency. The content of this course is designed to continue learning how to write Chinese characters and strengthen the student's ability to communicate in the language. Cultural readings, class discussions, videos, Internet work, and a variety of pedagogical and cultural activities will be used to enable the student to improve speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. The Mandarin Chinese language will be presented within the context of contemporary Chinese culture. |