Chinese VI

Course Overview

Chinese VI is a continuation of Chinese V. While continuing to refine and develop students’ Chinese language and cultural knowledge in all aspects, this course emphasizes the differences between the two discourses: conversational or spoken language, and formal or written language, with the focus gradually transitioning to the latter. Students will read increasingly formal texts, study Chinese talk shows and films that explore current cultural and social phenomena, compare US-China socio-cultural differences, and use formal language in more sophisticated interpretive assignments, oral presentations, group discussions, and compositions.