This unit is open to students with no previous knowledge of modern standard Chinese ONLY. It provides a basic introduction to contemporary spoken and written Chinese (Mandarin or Putonghua). The primary focus is on giving elementary instruction in the various facets of modern standard chinese: comprehension and speaking, reading and writing. The first few weeks of the semester concentrates on the learning of the Pinyin system (Romanisation). In addition, there is a series of lectures on the key features of both the spoken language and the Chinese script.<br/><br/>Successful completion of this unit brings students to the ISLPR Level 1 (International Second Language Proficiency Ratings) or... -- Course Website
Instructor: Assistant Professor Wang Yi
