Our Chinese courses are designed to develop conversational skills that will be especially useful in business or while traveling. The reading and writing of simplified characters are also taught but not emphasized.
DurationOur Chinese courses are designed to develop conversational skills that will be especially useful in business or while traveling. The reading and writing of simplified characters are also taught but not emphasized. The Pinyin spelling system, used to transcribe Chinese characters into the Roman alphabet, is also presented.
Classes meet either Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:45-7:15 p.m. or 7:30-9 p.m. The schedule for each session takes into consideration placement test results, teacher assignments, and classroom availability.
Beginning-level students (I-IV)
Focus on pronunciation transcribed by the Pinyin spelling system. Students will acquire basic vocabulary and sentence patterns for everyday communication.
Intermediate-level students (V and VI)
Focus on vocabulary expansion and on developing spoken proficiency in diverse situations and on a variety of topics. Some attention is given to reading and writing Chinese characters.
Students should plan on at least two hours of homework per class.
The Rice University Foreign Language Program provides an opportunity for students to learn a new language in small group classes taught by experienced instructors. Classes in eight foreign languages are offered in four sessions each year.
With our carefully developed curriculum, unique teaching methods, small class sizes of 6-8 children, and our excellent team of native and fluent Chinese teachers, your child will be on the fast track to language proficiency, learning Chinese naturally in a fun and engaging environment.
In this course, the student will be able to develop socially and culturally appropriate proficiency in interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes at the novice mid-level in Mandarin Chinese. Note: Students must pass this course with a C or better to continue to CHI1121. ( 4 hr. lecture )
We provide a distraction-free location and guide you quickly through our curriculum. At the same time, any references or materials are on-hand for you to use to further your ability to speak, read, and write.
Whether you want to learn a new language for an upcoming vacation, business, or just want to diversify your qualifications, our foreign languages programs can help you reach these goals.
Our Mandarin Chinese language lessons, taught by our skilled native instructors, are designed to build conversational skills.
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