MLL 261 - Intermediate Mandarin Chinese I: Hanzi Logographic Cultures

Units: 4 ; Breadth Area: GE-C2
The first semester of the intermediate course. Increased emphasis on the structure of the language, vocabulary building, conversation, appreciation of Chinese culture, and on training intermediate proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing Chinese.

Prerequisites: MLL 162 or MLL 163.
Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground, or Hybrid, or Online-Asynchronous.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Breadth Area(s) Satisfied: GE-C2 - Lower Division Humanities
Course Typically Offered: Fall ONLY

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Use intermediate-level vocabulary, identifying up to 450 words and word combinations, beyond MLL162 in writing and speech.
Use intermediate-level sentence structure and grammar rules beyond MLL 162 in writing and speech
Participate in intermediate-level conversations by listening and responding appropriately.
Write complete essays in Mandarin demonstrating discourse strategies, Chinese writing traditions, and appropriate use of grammar and vocabulary.
Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the self and culture by describing important Chinese cultural concepts and traditions including customs, society, the practices of Chinese festivals and the arts forms of classical Chinese poetry.
Demonstrate an appreciation of the arts of Chinese culture and humanities using their intellect, imagination, sensibility, and sensitivity
Develop their affective and cognitive faculties through studying great works reflecting the rich diversity of human imagination and/inquiry.

C2. Humanities Learning Outcomes

Show appreciation for the humanities using their intellect, imagination, sensibility, and sensitivity;
develop their affective and cognitive faculties through studying great works reflecting the rich diversity of human imagination and/or inquiry; and
engage in critical self-reflection relating themes in the humanities to the students’ own lives.