CHI 102 - Elementary Chinese (Mandarin) II [SUN# CHI 1102]

1. Identify the phonetic system of the Chinese language.
2. Compose and create works with basic Chinese grammar and structure.
3. Distinguish and interpret relatively more complicated texts written with the characters in traditional or simplified form.
4. Expand written assignment with more Chinese characters in traditional or simplified form.
5. Discuss and compare Chinese cultural topics.

1. Additional Phonetic System of Chinese Language
   1. Pronunciation
   2. Four tones
   3. Consonant sounds
   4. Vowel sounds
   5. Intonation
   6. Relatively longer dialogues
   7. Short narratives or compositions
   8. Speaking Pronunciation
   9. Basic oral questions and answers
2. Additional Selection of Grammar Structures
   1. Object of the preposition “Cong”
   2. Subject, predicate, object, attributive and adverbial adjunct
   3. Alternative questions
   4. Pivotal sentences
   5. Reduplication of verbs
   6. Position words
   7. Sentences indicating existence
   8. Word order of a series of attributives
   9. Preposed object
   10. Optative verbs
   11. Progressive and perfect aspects of an action
   12. Status of “Ba” sentences
3. Additional Reading Chinese
   1. Additional reading of basic Chinese characters
   2. Relatively longer dialogues
   3. Short essays and narratives
4. Additional Writing Chinese
   1. Additional writing of basic Chinese Characters
   2. Short essays and narratives
   3. Short compositions
5. Additional Chinese Culture
   1. Relatively complicated topics from daily life
   2. Pop and classic music