The first two semesters of this Chinese course provide an introduction to the modern standard Chinese language and script. The main focus will be on colloquial language without neglecting its cultural context. The course aims at promoting everyday communication skills, concentrating on basic vocabulary in Pinyin and Chinese characters, elementary grammar and conversation.

This course Chinese II builds on the first course of Chinese I, enlarging the vocabulary to 300 words. The course will provide an introduction into the modern standard Chinese language and script. The main focus will be on colloquial language without neglecting the specific cultural context.