Development of basic communication skills in modern spoken Mandarin Chinese. Introduction to the system of writing, the reading of simple texts, and basic grammatical structures. Students will be introduced to various aspects of Chinese culture. Not open to native speakers of Chinese.

Development of basic communication skills in modern spoken Mandarin Chinese. Introduction to the system of writing, the reading of simple texts, and basic grammatical structures. Students are presented with various aspects of Chinese culture. Not open to native speakers of Chinese.

Continuing development of communicative skills in Mandarin Chinese. Further work with the writing system; reading of simple texts; and intermediate grammatical structures. Chinese culture presented.

Continuing development of communicative skills in Mandarin Chinese. Further work with the writing system; reading of simple texts; and intermediate grammatical structures. Chinese culture presented.