COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is a beginning level course that will introduce the student to a variety of areas of Mandarin Chinese (simplified). In this course, the student will learn listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through activities that are based on pedagogically proven methods of foreign language instruction. Grammar is introduced and practiced in innovative and interesting ways with a variety of learning styles in mind. Culture is sprinkled throughout the course in an attempt to help the learner focus on the Chinese-speaking world and their culture, people, geographical locations and histories.  The course is aligned to the national Foreign Language standards.

PREREQUISITES: None

REQUIRED TEXT: None

COURSE LENGTH: Two Semesters or Block