Mandarin 1 (Full Year)

This course is a beginning Mandarin Chinese language course designed for students with no Chinese language background. Following the guidelines of the National Foreign Language Standards, students will leave this course with the ability to: comprehend readings of simple sentences; ask questions and carry on simple conversations about such topics as family, nationality, and the calendar; share likes and dislikes regarding animals, food, and fruit; give brief oral messages and presentations about people, family, and school; write characters with the correct stroke order; and write simple sentences in Chinese characters regarding the topics covered. In addition, the students will be able to gain an understanding of basic aspects of Chinese culture.