MLL 263 - Intensive Intermediate Mandarin Chinese for Professionals

1.   Analyze U.S. Census data, the 2024 Voter Information Guide, and other demographic information in both Mandarin and English to examine how social, political, and economic institutions intersect and impact Mandarin-speaking communities.
2. Compare historical and current data to understand how Mandarin-speaking communities produce, resist, and adapt to social, political, and economic changes in American society.
3. Assess public health resources and language accessibility in local services, identifying communication gaps and recommending improvements for Mandarin-speaking populations.
4.  Analyze media portrayals and compare social policies affecting Chinese-speaking immigrants in the U.S. and Greater China to understand their influence on community identity and engagement.
5. Engage in community events and public services, including those hosted by the Chinese Consulate and Taiwan-affiliated organizations, to explore the social, political, and economic dynamics affecting Mandarin-speaking communities.
6. Conduct bilingual analyses of interviews and oral histories to gain insights into social forces, individual resilience, and the lived experiences of Mandarin-speaking populations.
7. Reflect on how institutional policies and community efforts shape the experiences of Mandarin-speaking communities within a multicultural society.

1. Explain how social, political, and economic institutions and/or principles intersect with each other.
2. Describe how people produce, resist, and/or transform social, political, and economic institutions/principles.
3. Investigate contemporary and/or historical events/issues from a social science perspective.