ATS2844 Chinese introductory for background speakers 2

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   recognise an additional 500 Chinese characters;

2. 2

   write an additional 500 Chinese characters;

3. 3

   gain an understanding of the basic syntax system of Modern Standard Chinese and of the similarities between it and English;

4. 4

   acquire comprehension skills necessary to read simple modern vernacular texts;

5. 5

   acquire basic Chinese word processing skills;

6. 6

   further develop oral proficiency (approximates to Common European Framework of Reference for Languages A2);

7. 7

   further acquire a basic critical understanding of Chinese society, its values and their evolutions.