All of the language courses listed are UC-designated (“e”) Language Other than English courses and may be used to satisfy the world language requirement.
Mandarin Courses Mandarin 1 This is an introductory Mandarin Chinese course designed for beginning students. No background in Mandarin is presumed or required. The course focuses on developing communication in Mandarin about daily life and personal interests. Students are able to make comparisons and connections to their own culture and Mandarin speaking countries. Students will use technology to research, produce, publish, and collaborate with others. Students will also use age-appropriate gestures and expressions in very familiar, common daily settings. Students are exposed to Chinese culture to develop an understanding and appreciation for Chinese people, customs, behavior, and traditions. At the end of Mandarin 1, students are expected to reach the novice-high level as outlined by ACTFL.
Mandarin 2 Mandarin 2 is a yearlong course that continues the study and development of Mandarin. Students continue to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course emphasizes fundamental communicative-based competencies, grammar, orthography, and Chinese-language cultures. By the end of the second semester, students write simple questions and sentences on a variety of familiar topics in Chinese. At the end of Mandarin 2 students are expected to reach the intermediate-low level as outlined by ACTFL.
Mandarin 3 Mandarin 3 is an in-depth continuation of Mandarin 2. It is designed for students who have acquired a familiarity with Pinyin and know how to write Chinese characters in the correct stroke order. They further expand their understanding of Chinese culture, extend their skills in grammar, and are encouraged to increase their communicative interaction with native speakers. The cultural activities are arranged to provide students with opportunities to enhance language and cultural learning. The class covers topics such as religion, music, performing arts, food, medicine, and holidays. At the end of Mandarin 3 students are expected to reach the intermediate-mid level as outlined by ACTFL.
Mandarin 4 Mandarin 4 students review and refine the language learned in previous levels of Mandarin, increasing their accuracy and fluency. This course covers new topics such as shopping, vacation, the community, 36
