6 courses with the subject MAN, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
MAN 225Mandarin Language Basic A1 ( to 9)1
This introductory level course is designed for students with no prior knowledge of Mandarin. Through a combination of interactive classroom activities, audiovisual materials, and practical exercises, students will acquire basic vocabulary and grammar, and develop essential skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. By the end of the course, students will be able to engage in simple everyday conversations, comprehend basic written texts, and write short messages and descriptions.
Building upon the foundation laid in the A1 level, this course aims to strengthen student's proficiency in Mandarin. Emphasizing communicative competence, students will expand their vocabulary, learn more complex grammatical structures and enhance their listening and speaking skills through role-plays, discussions and presentations. Reading comprehension and writing abilities will also be further developed, enabling students to handle a wider range of topics and express themselves more fluently.
At the intermediate level, this course focuses on deepening students' understanding and command of Mandarin language and culture. Through authentic materials, multimedia resources, and interactive activities, students will refine their grammatical knowledge, expand their vocabulary, and develop a greater ability to engage in discussions and express opinions. Reading and listening comprehension skills will be honed through exposure to various texts and audio sources, while writing skills will be enhanced through composing coherent paragraphs and short essays.
This advanced level course is designed for students who have already acquired a solid foundation in Mandarin. It aims to further polish their language skills to a near-native level. Students will delve into more complex linguistic structures, idiomatic expressions, and cultural nuances. Through authentic materials, such as literature, newspapers, and films, students will deepen their reading and listening comprehension abilities. Speaking and writing skills will be refined through in-depth discussions, debates, and composition tasks, enabling students to express themselves accurately and fluently in a variety of contexts.
This Mandarin C1 course focuses on advanced language skills, aiming to enhance proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Topics may include complex conversations, cultural nuances, advanced grammar structures, and literary texts. Students are expected to engage in discussions, express opinions, and comprehend authentic materials. Emphasis is placed on fluency, accuracy, and cultural understanding at an advanced level.
The Mandarin C2 course is designed for learners who have achieved a near-native level of proficiency in the language. The course aims to refine and perfect language skills to a highly advanced level. Overall, this CEFR Chinese C2 course aims to equip learners with the linguistic, cultural, and critical skills necessary to function at an expert level in Chinese-speaking environments and to engage effectively with Chinese language and culture at an advanced level. POR - IPSL Immersive Language Courses
