COURSE DESCRIPTION
Mandarin 2B continues the development of students’ abilities and confidence in the integrated skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will learn more grammatical structures and vocabulary that will enable them to express themselves through more complex dialogues regarding Mandarin learning experience, school life, shopping, transportation and other topics. Building on their knowledge from the past, students will explore a deeper understanding of Chinese culture through cultural projects and daily mini lessons with fun facts about Mandarin speaking communities in the world, including but not limited to geography, history, festivals, and arts and crafts. In this course, we will also utilize technology to enhance and share our learning and appreciation of the Chinese language and culture.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Lesson 6
1. Answer a phone call and initiate a phone conversation
2. Set up an appointment with a teacher on the phone
3. Ask for a favor
4. Ask someone to return your call
Lesson 7
1. Comment on one’s performance on an exam
2. Comment on one’s character writing
3. Talk about one’s experience in learning Chinese vocabulary and grammar
4. Talk about one’s study habits
5. Remark on typical scenes from one’s language class
Lesson 8
1. Describe the routine of a student’s life on campus
2. Write a simple diary entry
3. Write a brief letter in the proper format
4. Express your modesty in terms of your foreign language ability
5. Invite friends to go on an outing
Lesson 9
1. Speak about the color, size, and price of a purchase
2. Recognize Chinese currency
3. Pay bills in cash or with a credit card
4. Determine the proper change you should receive
5. Ask for a different size and/or color of merchandise 6. Exchange merchandise
Lesson 10
1. Comment about several means of transportation
2. Explain how to travel from one station to another
3. Describe a traffic route
4. Express your gratitude after receiving a personal favor
5. Offer New Year’s wishes
UNIT BY UNIT OVERVIEW:
5 sessions Review
2 sessions Interlude: Mid-Autumn Festival
12 sessions Lesson 6: Making Appointments
12 sessions Lesson 7: Studying Chinese
2 sessions Interlude: Lunar New Year
12 sessions Lesson 8: School Life
12 sessions Lesson 9: Shopping
12 sessions Lesson 10: Transportation
6 sessions Readers
5 sessions Final Review / Wrap-Up
GRADING INFORMATION
100% Quizzes/Tests