Graduate students only, 2 credits;  P: grade of C or higher in C101 or
equivalent proficiency

This course is designed to continue to lay a groundwork for those who are
interested in learning about Chinese people and understanding their
culture.  It aims to develop students' overall competence in speaking,
listening, reading, and writing Chinese with special emphasis on oral-aural
skills.  A learner-centered, task-based, and proficiency-driven approach
will be employed.
is course meets five hours a week: two 1-hour interactive lectures, and
three 1-hour drill sessions.  In general, Tuesday lecture emphasizes the
context and usage of key vocabulary and common sentence patterns. Thursday
lecture is devoted to listening and reading activities.  Drills consolidate
and expand what is covered in the lectures.

Students will have opportunities to talk about their lives, perform skits,
read simple stories, and write journals.  Authentic materials and
computer-assisted language software will also be incorporated to enhance
learning effectiveness.  Daily and active participation in class is
expected.  Grades will be based on daily performance, homework assignments,
quizzes, and three oral/written tests.