ML 101 Beginning Chinese I
An introduction to Chinese language and culture. The courses will emphasize the skills of listening, speaking, and reading, and introduce students to writing. Primary emphasis is placed on oral communication skills and on functioning in real-life situations in an appropriate cultural context. Offered in the fall semester only.
Materials:
1. Textbook: 中文听说读写（ Integrated Chinese） Level 1• Part 1，Textbook
2. Workbook: 中文听说读写（ Integrated Chinese） Level 1• Part 1, Workbook
3. Character Workbook(optional): 中文听说读写(Integrated Chinese) Level 1 • Part 1, Character Workbook
Target:
At the end of this semester, you are expected to reach HSK ( hàn yǔ shuǐ píng kǎo shì: Chinese level test) level 1 .
HSK Level 1 Self Test: Sample test papers and references Audio material
Online Mock Test: http://mnks.chinesebridge.com.cn/
Chinese cultural activities for ML 101:
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Researching Chinese Celebrations
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Tasting Different Kinds of Chinese Tea
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Competition of Using Chopsticks
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Chinese Paper Cutting
ML 102 Beginning Chinese II
An introduction to Chinese language and culture. The courses will emphasize the skills of listening, speaking, and reading, and introduce students to writing. Primary emphasis is placed on oral communication skills and on functioning in real-life situations in an appropriate cultural context. Prerequisite: ML 101 Beginning Chinese I Offered in the spring semester only.
Materials:
1. Textbook: 中文听说读写(Integrated Chinese)Level 1• Part 2, Textbook
2. Workbook: 中文听说读写(Integrated Chinese)Level 1• Part 2, Workbook
3. Character Workbook(optional): 中文听说读写(Integrated Chinese) Level1 • Part 2, Character Workbook
Target:
At the end of this semester, you are expected to reach HSK level 2 .
HSK Level 2 Self Test: Sample test papers and references Audio material
Online Mock Test: http://mnks.chinesebridge.com.cn/
Chinese cultural activities for ML 102:
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Lunar New Year celebrations
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Making dumplings
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Researching Chinese characters
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Writing calligraphy
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Playing ping-pong
ML 201 Intermediate Chinese I
This course continues the proficiency-oriented approach of the beginning Chinese sequence. It is designed to strengthen the four basis language skills, as appropriate to the language. Prerequisite: ML 102 Beginning Chinese II. Offered in the fall semester only.
Materials:
1. Textbook: 中文听说读写（ Integrated Chinese） Level 1• Part 2，Textbook
2. Workbook: 中文听说读写（ Integrated Chinese） Level 1• Part 2, Workbook
3. Character Workbook (optional):中文听说读写(Integrated Chinese) Level 1 •Part 2, Character Workbook
Target:
At the end of this semester, you are expected to reach HSK level 3 .
HSK Level 3 Self Test: Sample test papers and references Audio material
Online Mock Test: http://mnks.chinesebridge.com.cn/
Chinese cultural activities for ML 201:
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Making Chinese dishes
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Researching Chinese holidays
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Playing Chinese checkers
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Competition of Chinese cultural knowledge
ML 275 Intermediate Chinese II
This course continues the proficiency-oriented approach of the intermediate Chinese sequence. It is designed to strengthen the four basis language skills, as appropriate to the language. Prerequisite: ML 201 Intermediate Chinese I. Offered in the spring semester only .
Materials:
1. Textbook: 中文听说读写（ Integrated Chinese） Level 2• Part 1，Textbook
2. Workbook: 中文听说读写（ Integrated Chinese） Level 2• Part 1, Workbook
3. Character Workbook (optional):中文听说读写(Integrated Chinese) Level 2 •Part 1, Character Workbook
Target:
At the end of this semester, you are expected to reach HSK level 4.
HSK Level 4 Self Test: Sample test papers and references Audio material
Online Mock Test: http://mnks.chinesebridge.com.cn/