COURSE NAME: Mandarin Chinese I

SCHOOL DISTRICT: Schodack Central School District

INSTRUCTOR: Mr. Mark Hoyt

FULL YEAR:

MAXIMUM TOTAL CLASS ENROLLMENT - ALL SITES: 30

COURSE PREREQUISITES: None

BRIEF COURSE DESCRIPTION / OUTLINE: This exciting new course is designed for individuals who wish to
learn about the growing importance of China in today's shrinking global environment. Since Mandarin Chinese
is the world's most widely spoken language, it is just common sense to have as many American students
begin learning it. You need to know that you are just a handful of avant garde students in New York State
who are beginning to undertake learning fundamental aspects of China.

Besides learning how to read and write basic Chinese characters, students will also be introduced to essential
grammar and listening comprehension skills that will aid them better in understanding one of the world's
oldest culture and civilization.

Included in this course will be basic discussions on basic aspects of China: its history, geography, arts and
architecture, social and pop culture, folklore and myths, demographics, sports, social games of leisure, and
its recent rising position in international relations.

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