ObjectivesUpon completion of the course, the student will be able to do the following: 1. Identify the phonetic system of the Chinese language. 2. Produce and use basic Chinese grammar and structure. 3. Prepare simple texts written with the characters (approximately 200) in traditional or simplified form. 4. Perform in written form 100-200 Chinese characters in traditional or simplified form. 5. Discuss Chinese culture and topics of daily life.
Course descriptionIntroduction to the Mandarin Chinese language. Includes basic phonetic system of the Chinese language, basic Chinese grammar structures, reading simple texts, basic Chinese writing and Chinese culture. Also includes a foundation in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural awareness.
Basic Phonetic System of the Chinese Language
Pronunciation
Recognizing four tones
Recognizing consonant sounds
Recognizing vowel sounds
Recognizing intonation
Listening to dialogues
Correct pronunciation
Four tones
Consonant sounds
Vowel sounds
Intonation
Participating in short dialogues
Basic Chinese Grammar Structures
Word order in a Chinese sentence
Sentences with an adjectival predicate
Sentences with a verbal predicate
"Shi" and "You" sentences
Questions with an interrogative pronoun
Affirmative-negative questions
Position of adverbs and prepositions
Numeral-measure words
Ways of telling the time
Order of the year, month, day and hour
Particle "Le"
Attributives and structural particle "De"
Reading Simple Texts
Recognizing basic Chinese characters
Reading dialogues
Texts in traditional or simplified form
Basic Chinese Writing
Basic Chinese characters
Short dialogues
Writing 100-200 characters in traditional or simplified forms