Beginners Chinese (MLM1052)

30 credits

Beginners Chinese is designed for people with little or no previous knowledge of Mandarin Chinese, and provides an introduction to the basics of this language and culture within the context of typical, everyday situations.

You will acquire a solid foundation of the basic grammatical structures of the language, which will allow you to listen, speak, read, and write at an elementary level on a variety of topics. Particular emphasis is placed on listening and speaking. You’ll also learn about the culture and society in which Mandarin Chinese is spoken to develop awareness of the language’s background and context