Students are expected to gradually build up their basic working vocabulary and grammar through various exercises, and to develop their communication skills by intensified training in daily conversation and Chinese character writing. Students are encouraged to make full use of the language lab and other university resources to achieve success. Web-based instruction will supplement regular classroom instruction. Students who did not take Chin101 at BGSU are required to take the placement evaluation at the beginning of the term. Learning Chinese requires a commitment of time and effort, so students should spend time every day preparing for class.
Participation is mandatory.
Your daily performance in Chinese is the focus of this course. Classroom exercises like oral role plays, speaking exercises as opposed to written tests will allow you to practice in communicative situations, you are expected to demonstrate your listening, reading comprehension, speaking skills and cultural understanding. Character worksheets will be collected. We may have short quizzes every class. A, Attendance will be checked and marked in every class.