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This first course in a three-course sequence completed by AAL 111-B, and 111-C introduces the material of the Elementary Chinese curriculum, presenting the Pinyin system, grammar, writing characters (both traditional and simplified Chinese characters) and compound words of standard modern Mandarin Chinese. This course aims to help true beginners develop their communicative competence in four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. During highly student-centered class meetings, the explanation of grammar and characters writing is in English, and the instructor mainly uses Chinese for oral drills, sentence buildup, and conversation. The Blackboard online multimedia facilities are used to enhance students' learning efforts. Business Chinese is available upon request to meet the needs of students who wish to use Chinese in business and professional environments.

This second course in the Elementary Chinese sequence (111-A, -B, -C) emphasizes the sound and writing of Chinese characters, expands vocabulary, introduces additional fundamental grammar and sentence structures, and encourages students to practice the basic skills of the language. Speaking, listening, character, grammar, and communicative exercises are included throughout the course. The course focuses on the practical needs and interests of students. The content of the course begins with individual, family, and school activities, and then gradually expends to include wider social occasions and societal contact. The Blackboard online multimedia facilities are utilized for previews and reviews of covered lessons. Business Chinese is available upon request to meet the needs of students who wish to use Chinese for career challenges and opportunities. Prerequisite: AAL 111-A.

This third course in the Elementary Chinese sequence (111-A, -B, -C) provides a practical, learner-centered curriculum and aims to help students develop their communicative competence in four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing, while gaining competence in Chinese culture, making connections to their daily life, and building links among communities. The course goal is to develop students' Chinese proficiency that requires not only adequate language skills but also adequate awareness of socio-cultural customs. In this course, students continue develop the Pinyin system, the writing characters (both traditional and simplified Chinese characters) and grammar. The Blackboard online multimedia facilities are used to help with language learning. Business Chinese is available upon request to meet the needs of students who wish to use Chinese in business and professional environments. Prerequisite: AAL 111-A, -B