Mandarin Chinese C

Mandarin Chinese C starts with a short review of Mandarin Chinese A and B, and continues to expand students' communicative abilities. Speaking and listening remain as the focus, while reading comprehension and writing are also emphasized. Accurate pronunciation and intonation are stressed. Conversation topics relate to situations that could occur while studying abroad; such as shopping, renting houses, banking, and travelling. Students are also expected to become more proficient in both handwritten and word-processed Chinese writing by using the pinyin input method. Further cultural knowledge is gained through supplementary readings, movies, research projects and cultural activities.