CATALOG DESCRIPTION
Continuation of CHIN 1A, with growing emphasis on reading, writing, speaking
and listening. Chinese cultural patterns as reflected in the language, such as societal values and views of the world, will continue to be emphasized. Prerequisite: CHIN 1A or instructor permission. (CAN CHIN 004)
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION
This is the second-semester course of Elementary Mandarin Chinese (1A – 1B). The course is designed to foster continued development in the basic skills of spoken and written Chinese. Proficiency in the language will be assessed on the student’s overall competency as a non-native speaker in the four language skills—listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing—within the scope of the course materials. The pinyin Romanization system will be used in the course to transcribe the spoken language. The student is expected to be able to write and read both the pinyin Romanization and the Chinese characters. Classes are conducted in Mandarin Chinese with some English explanation provided when necessary on grammatical structures. The student will learn the language through class discussion, oral practice in small groups, role-playing, interaction with the instructor, writing and listening exercises, and homework assignments, quizzes and exams. Daily attendance is mandatory.
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES & OUTCOMES
In this course, the student will learn to tell time and location, incorporate time and location references in talking about actions and events (when, how long, and where), and describe events that are completed as contrasted with habitual situations and events yet to take place. The student will learn to give personal information and talk about simple future plans. By the end of the semester, the student is expected to be able to demonstrate the use of compound and complex sentences with phrase connectors. The student’s speech and writing should be comprehensible by the native speaker with little or no difficulty and, within the range of the course material, the student should be able to understand the native speaker of Standard Mandarin Chinese.
Cantonese is also offered:
Elementary Cantonese
15A A beginning course in Cantonese with emphasis on listening comprehension, speaking, and grammar structure. The relationship between language and culture will also be emphasized. The course will include an introduction to elements of Chinese culture that pertain to language, such as mode of thinking, inter-human relations, and aesthetic expression. No prerequisites, but consultation with the instructor is encouraged. 4 units.
Elementary Cantonese
15B A continuation of Chinese 15A. Chinese cultural patterns as reflected in the language, such as societal values and views of the world, will continue to be emphasized. Prerequisites: Chinese 15A. Consultation with instructor is required. 4 units.
(916) 278-6333
6000 J Street (MRP bldg, Rm 2051)
Sacramento, CA 95819-6087
United States
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