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STUDY IN CHINA 

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​​COURSE SCHEDULE 
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Fall Semester: September 5 - December 23
Starting:
Sept. 8: Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm (Introductory)
Sept. 11: Sundays 4:00-6:00pm (Introductory)
Oct. 16: Sundays 4:00-6:00pm (Introductory)
Nov. 3: Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm (Introductory)
Dec. 4: Sundays 4:00-6:00pm (Introductory)
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Sept. 15: Thursdays 4:00-6:00pm (Intermediate)
Sept. 15: Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm (Intermediate)
Oct. 20: Thursdays 4:00-6:00pm (Intermediate)
Nov. 3: Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm (Intermediate)
Dec. 8: Thursdays 4:00-6:00pm (Intermediate)
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By Appointment (Advanced)

​Spring Semester: January 3 - May 19
Starting:
Jan. 5: Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm (Introductory)
Feb. 16: Sundays 4:00-6:00pm (Introductory)
Mar. 9: Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm (Introductory)
Apr. 16: Sundays 4:00-6:00pm (Introductory)
May 4: Thursdays  6:30-8:30pm (Introductory)
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Jan. 12: Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm (Intermediate)
Jan. 19: Thursdays 4:00-6:00pm (Intermediate)
Feb. 23: Thursdays 4:00-6:00pm (Intermediate)
Mar. 23: Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm (Intermediate)
Apr. 20: Thursdays 4:00-6:00pm (Intermediate)
May 18: Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm (Intermediate)
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By Appointment (Advanced)
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​Summer Semester: May 23 - August 25
Starting:
June 17: Saturdays 4:00-6:00pm (Introductory)
July 6: Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm (Introductory)
Aug. 19: Saturdays 4:00-6:00pm (Introductory)
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June 23: Thursdays 4:00-6:00pm (Intermediate)
​July 13: Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm (Intermediate)
Aug. 24: Thursdays 4:00-6:00pm (Intermediate)
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By Appointment (Advanced)
ABOUT THE COURSE
In this program you will learn and/or improve the four basic skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) in the context of major themes in Chinese culture. Five essential characteristics of Mandarin Chinese: tones, pinyin, grammar, characters, and basic structures,
greater insight into Chinese culture, and build your confidence to communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, and friends in Chinese.

* A course placement test needed for student has this language skills. 
COURSE SPECIATIES
  • Type: In-person, mall group (3-7 students) 
  • Effort: 2-6 hours per week.
  • Length: each section contains eight 2-hour sessions, meet once a week, for eight weeks. 
  • Language: English and/or Chinese 
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​Introductory
101,102,103,104 

​This level is designed to help students develop functional language ability in speaking, writing, reading and listening Mandarin Chinese to meet the basic communication skills.
Method: 70-40% in English.
Class material: 
Integrated Chinese Level 1 Part 1&2: Textbook, Workbook, Character Workbook, Cheng & Tsui Company; most current edition.
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Intermediate Chinese

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Intermediate 
201A-201B,202A-202B,
203A-203B,204A-204B

​This level is designed for students who have successfully completed a two-year college course in speaking, writing, reading, and listening Chinese, or its equivalent. In this course, taught entirely / 90% in Mandarin Chinese, students will be required to comprehend and produce paragraph-level Chinese. Presentation in speaking, writing, listening and activities will be conducted in and off classroom. 
Class Material: 
Chinese k12 textbook & online resources. 
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Advanced Chinese

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​Pre-Advanced Chinese 
301A-301B-301C-301D 
Advanced Chinese 
302A-302B-302C-302D
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Conducted entirely in Mandarin Chinese, this level is designed for students who have completed Intermediate Chinese or the equivalent. Students are introduced to the written Chinese (shumianyu) and taught how to make the transition from reading pedagogically prepared materials to more authentic materials. The complex communicative activities will be complemented. Students will also do intensive reading and writings on a variety of cultural topics.
Required Text
Chou, C.P., A New China, Princeton University Press, 2011​