Complex sentence structures, resultative complements, and the nuanced use of aspect particles. Strengthens communication through passive voice constructions and formal transition words.
A sequence focused on leveraging digital translation tools for language self-assessment and speech improvement. Students learn to use Google Translate not just for translation, but as a 'mirror' for their own pronunciation, grammar, and fluency.
A comprehensive program for teaching phonological awareness to secondary ELLs, focusing on multisyllabic academic vocabulary and phoneme manipulation.
A deep dive into the transition from Classical Chinese (Wenyanwen) to modern Mandarin, exploring character density, classical particles, philosophical aphorisms, and poetic imagery to enhance advanced language proficiency.
A specialized sequence for graduate students to master the formal register of Chinese news media. The course covers headline syntax, economic reporting logic, passive structures in incident reports, bias in editorials, and cross-regional news synthesis.
This advanced Mandarin Chinese sequence immerses undergraduate students in the complexities of international business negotiation. Students master professional vocabulary (shumianyu), corporate hierarchy, and the cultural nuances of 'face' through simulations and case studies, culminating in a high-stakes joint venture negotiation.
A high-level Mandarin Chinese course for graduate students focusing on the linguistic and cultural nuances of business negotiations, emphasizing 'face' (mianzi) and hierarchical communication.
