MLL 162 - Elementary Mandarin Chinese II: Language and Arts

1. Communicate in Mandarin Chinese using expanded vocabulary and grammatical structures in speaking, listening, reading, and writing, while appreciating the expressive qualities of language as an art form.
2. Engage in conversations, role-plays, and written tasks on everyday and cultural topics, demonstrating awareness of artistic and cultural expression in Chinese communication.
3. Read and write short passages in simplified characters with improved accuracy, recognizing calligraphy and character writing as both a linguistic system and a traditional Chinese art.
4. Examine Chinese artistic and cultural practices such as poetry, calligraphy, music, film, and traditional performance, and analyze their historical and cultural significance.
5. Evaluate the impact of Chinese art forms and cultural expressions on their own perspectives and experiences, connecting language learning with the humanities and arts.
6. Describe how diverse identities (e.g., regional, ethnic, generational, or gendered) influence artistic expression and language use in Chinese-speaking communities.
7. Identify the role of art, performance, and cultural traditions in different Chinese-speaking settings and discuss their relevance in contemporary society.

1. Evaluate the impact of the arts on their life.
2. Examine the cultural and/or historical context(s) of the arts.
3. Describe the ways that diverse identities influence the creation and experience of art.
4. Identify the role of art in diverse settings.