Second-Year Chinese I

This first-semester of the Second Year Chinese course is designed for students who have completed a rigorous first-year college-level Mandarin course or its equivalent. It aims to advance proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing to the Intermediate Mid to Advanced Low levels (ACTFL). Students will engage with real-world scenarios relevant to studying abroad, such as selecting phone plans, handling bank transactions, and mailing packages. Emphasis is placed on detailed narration (e.g., emails, journals) and intercultural competence through comparative cultural analysis. Course materials include dialogues and narratives to support vocabulary, grammar, communication, and cultural learning.