Prerequisites
CHIN 0300 or the instructor’s permission
Textbook:
Integrated Chinese Volume 4, Yao & Liu et al, Cheng & Tsui Co., 2017 (4th edition)
Coordinator
Dr. Xiaomeng Zhang (zhangxm@sas.upenn.edu)
Course Descriptions:
This course is the continuing course for CHIN 0300. This course aims to help students gain a better understanding of contemporary Chinese society through learning its language and culture. Linguistically, students will be introduced to longer texts with a more formal writing style. By completing this course, students are expected to reach intermediate-mid level based on the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines. Topics introduced in this course include forms of addressing people, traffic and transportation, leisure life, face-saving culture, dining etiquette, and Chinese food culture. This course also meets the needs of students with an interest in traveling or studying in China or other Mandarin-speaking areas in the future.