Systematically using authentic texts in Chinese L2 classroom teaching, Chinese L2 Reading Instruction, technology-enhanced Chinese L2 Instruction, Chinese L2 Pedagogical Grammar
Teaching
courses taught
CHIN 1010 - Beginning Chinese 1
Secondary Instructor
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Summer 2022
Introduces modern Chinese (Mandarin), developing all four skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) and communicative strategies. Students learn both traditional full-form characters and the principles for converting them into simplified characters.
CHIN 2110 - Intermediate Chinese 1
Primary Instructor
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Fall 2023
Emphasizes reading, speaking, and writing modern Chinese, including continued study of both full-form and simplified characters. Introduces dictionaries and principles of character formation.
CHIN 3110 - Advanced Chinese 1
Primary Instructor
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Fall 2021 / Fall 2022
Surveys a variety of authentic-language materials, including films, plays, newspaper articles, essays, and short stories. Emphasizes proficiency-oriented approach to reading, writing, and oral communication.
CHIN 4110 - Advanced Readings in Modern Chinese 1
Primary Instructor
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Fall 2022
Surveys a wide variety of 20th- and 21st-century texts that are of recognized literary or cultural importance. Focuses on translation, including discussion of content and style.
CHIN 4120 - Advanced Readings in Modern Chinese 2
Primary Instructor
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Spring 2023
Surveys a wide variety of 20th- and 21st-century texts that are of recognized literary or cultural importance. Focuses on translation, including discussion of content and style.