Courses


Advanced Level 3

Course duration:
30 hours
Prerequisites:
Level 3A: 480 hours of previous instruction or equivalent knowledge
Level 3B: 510 hours of previous instruction or equivalent knowledge
Course description:
This course will train students at an advanced level to further develop their Chinese language skills. The class will introduce vocabulary that is fundamental to business and provide useful and relevant dialogues and exercises. Students will not only improve their language skills but also knowledge of Chinese business culture and economic information.
Textbook(s) for the course:
TBA

Advanced Level 2

Course duration:
30 hours
Prerequisites:
Level 2A: 420 hours of previous instruction or equivalent knowledge
Level 2B: 450 hours of previous instruction or equivalent knowledge
Course description:
This course will train students at a post-intermediate level to further develop their Chinese language skills. The class will introduce vocabulary that is fundamental to business and provide useful and relevant dialogues and exercises. Students will not only improve their language skills but also knowledge of Chinese business culture and economic information.
Textbook(s) for the course:
TBA

Advanced Level 1

Course duration:
30 hours
Prerequisites:
Level 1A: 360 hours of previous instruction or equivalent knowledge
Level 1B: 390 hours of previous instruction or equivalent knowledge
Course description:
This course will train students at a post-intermediate level to further develop their Chinese language skills. The class will introduce vocabulary that is fundamental to business and provide useful and relevant dialogues and exercises. Students will not only improve their language skills but also knowledge of Chinese business culture and economic information.
Textbook(s) for the course:
TBA

Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy & Painting

Course duration:
21 hours
Prerequisites:
None
Course description:
This course will introduce students to Chinese calligraphy and painting. Students will learn how to handle the brush, how to practice strokes and lines, how to use graph paper, and how to prepare the ink and painting surface. Students will learn the basic techniques required for writing a Chinese character and painting.

Methodology:
Step-by-step instruction.
Textbook(s) for the course:
None

Intermediate Level 2

Course duration:
30 hours
Prerequisites:
Level 2A: 300 hours of previous instruction or equivalent knowledge
Level 2B: 330 hours of previous instruction or equivalent knowledge
Course description:
This course will train students to read characters with some PINYIN help, and they will continue to develop their conversation skills. Students will learn to apply the rules of Chinese grammar in their writing.
Textbook(s) for the course:
Great Wall VI (6A class = units 1-5) (6B class = units 6-10)