COURSE NAME: Mandarin Chinese I

SCHOOL DISTRICT: Schoharie

INSTRUCTOR: Jingyuan Yao

Full Year

MAXIMUM TOTAL CLASS ENROLLMENT - ALL SITES: 30

COURSE PREREQUISITES: Grade 9-12

BRIEF COURSE DESCRIPTION / OUTLINE: This is a full year introductory language course in Mandarin Chinese
offered to high school students. It is offered pending availability. Students will learn about the Chinese
culture as well as basic vocabulary for communication. They will learn how to talk about themselves, their
families and friends, and their lives.

They will cover topics including greetings, introductions, family, clothing and shopping, music and
instruments, activities, animals, colors and numbers, calendar and seasons. They will also work with Chinese
food and culture through the topics as appropriate.

Upon successful completion of the course and its requirements, students will earn one high school credit.

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