Results for CHINLANG15

Beginning Conversational Cantonese, 2 units series is 15, 16 and 17This is the first of a restructured 3-course series of beginning Cantonese for both Chinese and non-Chinese speakers. The primary objective of this beginning series is to introduce students to the Cantonese language and culture through engaging activities designed to build up their speaking and listening skills needed in traveling, studying, living, or working in Cantonese-speaking communities. The main goals are to enable students to (1) introduce themselves and communicate in daily life situations on topics of personal interest, etc., (2) understand the general ideas in familiar contexts, (3) become familiar with and/or participate in some cultural practices and products in the Cantonese-speaking world. Authentic materials such as classic and popular Cantopop, movie clips, or TV show clips are incorporated in the courses and appropriate online resources are used to facilitate learning. No Prerequisite.

This is the first of the 3-course series on beginning Cantonese for Standard Modern Chinese speakers. The primary objective of the beginning series is to help students build up a repertoire of vocabulary so that they can: (a) introduce themselves in an informal social situation, (b) engage in simple transactions, (c) converse about themselves, their friends and families, and (d) talk about activities in daily lives. Authentic materials such as Cantopop and movie clips are incorporated in the courses and Internet tools are used to enhance learning. There is also an optional field trip to a karaoke bar, a dim sum restaurant, or a Cantonese community every quarter to experience Cantonese culture. In addition, students work on common pronunciation and grammatical errors due to influences from Mandarin. Cantonese-Chinese characters will also be taught.