- In-Person, Online
- $435 - $445
This course can be applied to the UBC Award of Achievement in Chinese or taken as a standalone course.
If you have little or no previous knowledge of Mandarin, this is the right level for you. Learn phonetics and study the tonal system of Mandarin. You also learn to share information about yourself, discuss your family and ask basic questions of those around you allowing you to function in everyday settings. The use of Pin-Yin, the rendition of Chinese characters in the Latin alphabet, facilitates the learning process for students at the elementary level. Native-speaking instructors provide you with insight into the culture, traditions and etiquette of China.
How am I assessed?
This is a non-credit course without letter or numerical grades. You receive verbal feedback on your conversation and grammar skills from your instructor during class. Written homework is typically corrected in class. Some lesson modules may include quizzes.
Record of completion
A record of completion will be emailed to students who participate and satisfy the course requirements within two weeks of the course end date. Course completion means 80% attendance and/or 80% completion of mandatory assignments.
Course format
This course may be offered online, in-person, or a combination of both. Please see Available Sessions for details on the course format.
Materials will be available in Canvas for three weeks after the course ends, after which time you will no longer be able to access the course.
Learn more about online learning at Extended Learning.