Chinese: Conversation and Culture
Are you curious about the Chinese language, but think it is too difficult to learn? Are you interested in the Chinese culture? Are you considering traveling to China for business or pleasure? Then these two courses are for you. These two eight-week courses have been developed in such a way as to facilitate a fast and most enjoyable way to learn this most unusual and colourful language. It will also provide the student with deep insights into the culture and lives of the Chinese people. The material includes city, providence names, street signs, common vocabulary found on signs and business shops. Class work will include travel and food vocabulary and some basics for reading the language.Topics - Course objectives
| Able to converse in Chinese | Able to read and understand simple Chinese |
| Familiar with basic vocabulary | Familiar with basic rules of grammar |
| Better understand the Chinese people | Able to ask directions |
| Able to gather personal information |
Schedule for Fall 2008
Thusdays
Session I: Sept. 11, 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2008
Session II: Spring 2009
Tuition: $170.00
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Textbook: Included
Registration: 717.815.1451 (p), ocapd@ycp.edu, 717.849.1628(f)
