![]() The China Center at Rollins College - Chinese courses Chinese Language China 101: Intro to Mandarin Chinese This is the first semester of a two-semester course designed for students who have no previous knowledge of the language. While the linguistic aspects of the language will be the primary focus, introduction to the social and cultural background of the language will be integrated throughout the course. The primary goals of the course are to help students 1) develop basic communication skills of Mandarin Chinese, focusing on pinyin (a system of romanization for standard Mandarin) and tones, and 2) enhance their understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture, focusing on awareness of appropriate behavior and rules of etiquette in Chinese speaking environments. Students will learn basic vocabulary, sentence structures, and simple grammar. China 201: Intermediate Chinese I This is the first semester of a two-semester course designed for students who have some previous knowledge about the language. In this course, while we review the basic structure of Chinese grammar and the rules of pronunciation, we will continue working on idiomatic expression and vocabulary building. The objectives of the course are: 1) to help students build a solid foundation of modern Mandarin Chinese that enables them to understand and communicate their basic needs in day-to-day activities; and 2) to enhance the students’ awareness of appropriate behavior and rules of etiquette related to the underlying values of Chinese culture. China 301: Advanced Chinese I This course is designed for students who have some sufficient knowledge about the language. While continuing building up vocabulary, we will focus on idiomatic expression in both speech and writing. Thus, the objectives of the course are twofold: 1) to help students develop writing skills that can adequately express themselves in some of the common written forms (e.g., email, letter, journals, etc.); 2) to continue improving their speech skills that can address their basic needs to communicate effectively in a Mandarin Chinese speaking environment. 407.646.1512 1000 Holt Avenue Winter Park, Florida FL 32789 United States Fax Phone Phone: 407.646.1512 Tuition charges Tuition fees: Please check website for details. Other Categories: MANDARIN universities/ colleges |