Text-book and tapes required:

• 100 Situations, by Peggy Wang, East Asia Linguistic Services

1. Concise English-Chinese/Chinese-English Dictionary, The Commercial Press & Oxford University Press, 2004
2. Chinese-English International Trade Dictionary, University of International Business and Economics, Beijing Language Institute
3. The Pocket Interpreter for Business Trip in China, China Esperanto Press, 1996
4. Essential Chinese for Travelers, by Fan Zhilong, China Books & Periodicals, Inc., Spring 2000

• Pinyin Master I, II (CD Rom) by Prof. Li Sanpao & Jeff Winters, Californian State University, Long Beach
• IMC Chinese Word Processor - It can also be downloaded from: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/downloads/recommended/ime/install.as
• Chinese software for Windows
1. NJstar Communicator 2.2. -  a Chinese system that allows you to view Chinese characters online (Download here). To download the instruction handout njcom.pdf
2. NJstar Chinese Word Processor 4.3. - a Chinese word processor for typing in Chinese (Download here).

This course is designed to give students who plan to visit China a basic grasp of the Chinese language.  The beginning of the class will focus on basic instruction on the use of the Chinese pronunciation and grammar systems in order to enable students to put together sentences and phrases by themselves.  Students will practice conversing in Chinese in common situations.  Emphasis will be placed on knowing Pinyin, the "four tones", and useful expressions and conversation for travelers. The class will use speaking and listening comprehension, daily dialogues and phrases with cultural notes to strengthen the students' Chinese abilities. Students are also encouraged to practice speaking and listening in Chinese online.  I hope that these activities will make the class an enjoyable learning experience and I aim to help students develop further communication skills in Chinese, as well as demonstrate the possibilities of using simple language to communicate more meaningfully and extensively with others.    My goals are to have students proficient in the Chinese language (after the 20 week training) for their trips to China and to establish the building blocks of the language for any future education in Chinese.

Tentative Course Schedule:
 

Week/Date	4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Week 1	Introduction - Four tones,  Pronunciation,  Greetings in the morning, any time (formal), How are you? S 1,  S 2
Week 2	Greetings any time (informal), So so. S. 2, S. 3
Week 3	Where are you going? S. 4
Week 4	Have you eaten? S.5
Week 5	Exchange of Amenities (It's nice day!) S 6, It's freezing! S 7
Week 6	Introducing each other (informal), I am... S 8
Week 7	Introducing ( formal), May I know your honorable surname? S. 9
Week 8	Introducing Others (informal & formal), This is...,  S. 10, S 11
Week 9	Courtesies, S 12 After You! pg. 2
Week 10	Socializing-Personal Informations & family situations, How old are you? Are you married? S 13 & S 14
Week 11	Socializing - Talking about impressions, How do you like it? S 15
Week 12	Inquiries - asking dates & time, What is today's date? What time is it? S. 26 & S. 17
Week 13	Inquiries -Asking directions, Which bus should I take? How do I get to...?  S 18 S 19
Week 14	Invitation - refusal, Are you available? Thank you in advance. S 20 & 21
Week 15	Parties -Receiving guests, Welcome! It's the thought that counts. S 22 & 23
Week 16	Parties 0 At the dining table, THere is not much to eat. Make yourself at home. S 24
Week 17	Saying good-bye, Take care! S 25
Week 18	Permissions, May I....? Is it all right to use...? S 25 & 26
Week 19	Borrowing things, May I borrow...? I return you... S 28 & 29
Week 20	Compliments and modesties, Not really! Is it? S 30&31

References Online:

by Li-Bu Larson
December 6, 2004