Chinese for Communication I
LACH-40000
Work towards mastering the dialect of Mandarin in Chinese for Communication I, which is the official tongue of mainland China and Taiwan and, with more than 1 billion speakers, it is the most widely spoken language in the world. Get a solid foundation in Mandarin—and deepen your understanding of China’s rich history—in this introductory level course. Objectives in this course include basic sentence patterns as well as an introduction to Pinyin, the system used to transcribe Chinese characters into the Roman alphabet.You will learn how to use Chinese in real life as you discuss everyday topics, such as greetings, family, dates and times, hobbies, and visiting friends.
What You Will Learn:
- Standard Chinese sounds, tones as well as basic grammar.
- Vocabulary for students with no prior exposure to Chinese.
- The Chinese writing system and elements of Chinese culture will also be introduced.
- How to develop basic communicative competence in Chinese listening, speaking, and reading.
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Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Course Fee: $320
Prerequisite: None
Contact: For more information about this course, please email the academic department at ahl@ucsd.edu
Course Information
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Textbooks:
Integrated Chinese Volume I 4th
by Tao-chung Yao
ISBN / ASIN: 9781622911356
Integrated Chinese Volume I Workbook 4th
by Yuehua Liu, Tao-chung Yao
ISBN / ASIN: 9781622911363
Integrated Chinese Volume I Character Workbook 4th
by Yuehua Liu, Tao-chung Yao
ISBN / ASIN: 9781622911370
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 1/10/2025
- Early Enrollment Discount: $325 ($350 if enrolled after 12/9/2024)
Schedule:
| Date | Day | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7/2025 | Tue | 5:00 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. |
| 1/9/2025 | Thu | 5:00 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. |
| 1/14/2025 | Tue | 5:00 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. |
| 1/16/2025 | Thu | 5:00 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. |
| 1/21/2025 | Tue | 5:00 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. |
| 1/23/2025 | Thu | 5:00 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. |
| 1/28/2025 | Tue | 5:00 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. |
| 1/30/2025 | Thu | 5:00 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. |
| 2/4/2025 | Tue | 5:00 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. |
| 2/6/2025 | Thu | 5:00 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. |
| 2/11/2025 | Tue | 5:00 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. |
| 2/13/2025 | Thu | 5:00 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. |
| 2/18/2025 | Tue | 5:00 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. |
| 2/20/2025 | Thu | 5:00 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. |
| 2/25/2025 | Tue | 5:00 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. |
| 2/27/2025 | Thu | 5:00 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. |
| 3/4/2025 | Tue | 5:00 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. |
| 3/6/2025 | Thu | 5:00 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. |
Instructor:
Feifei Fan, B.A., M.A. and MFA
Sinological researcher, freelance visual artist; holds degrees in Chinese Language and Literature, Technology Education, and Visual Communication
Feifei Fan teaches Chinese for Communication I, II, III, IV, V, VI, and VII. He is a native speaker from China. With his strong knowledge of language, literature, art and technology, he creates an enriching learning environment to help language students stay motivated and improve their learning efficiency.
In addition to teaching, he studies and conducts research in Chinese calligraphy history and theory, in Chinese painting history and theory, and in Chinese ancient, modern and contemporary language and literature. He has worked as a curatorial assistant for the GramLee Collection at West Virginia University, and as a Chinese television news reporter and editor for China Central Television (CCTV).
