LLLAN 364 - Mandarin Chinese I

Learn to speak the language that's spoken by more people as a native tongue than any other language in the world. Focus is on fundamental tones, the usage of Chinese pinyin, and Chinese syntax as we communicate in basic conversational phrases. Discussions of Chinese culture will be integral to our study. We'll also talk about Chinese characters and how they are constructed. Students are responsible for buying text "Discover Chinese" which is available on Amazon, price varying from $28 - $50. Co-sponsored with Confucius Institute.