Can-Do Statements: Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to: 

· Read and comprehend short stories through weekly practices 

· Understand language and vocabulary related to job hunting, including job descriptions, schedules, and pay 

· Respond effectively to job interview questions and job offers in Mandarin 

· Engage in conversations to describe one’s experience, education, and language abilities 

· Express career goals and motivations clearly in the Mandarin 

Use of the Language: This course has been designed in such a way that most of the class time will be devoted to communication and will be taught in the target language (i.e., the language that you are studying). As you already have some experience with the language, you are encouraged to use the target language as much as possible. 

from Day 1. You are not expected to understand everything, and you can expect to be pushed beyond your comfort zone. However, your instructor is there to make sure you can succeed in meeting the goals of the activities and of the class in general. Our goal is for you to be able to communicate in the target language, and we cannot learn to speak a language without speaking it. Please remember that we learn best by making mistakes, and we encourage you to try to do your best. Don’t forget that your instructor is there to support you in class and is also available via the Matrix messaging system for assistance. 

Expectations/Time Commitment: Over this 9-week course, learners will spend two hours (120 minutes) per week in class via our live, interactive Zoom session(s). Homework and other out-of-class work (e.g., studying vocabulary and characters at Quizlet, completing assigned readings, preparing written assignments, doing textbook assignments, etc.) is estimated at around 300 minutes (about 5 hours) per week for the course. 

Required Materials: (Note: the textbook and CDs can be purchased from Tennessee Language Center). 

1. Far East Everyday Chinese Textbook II (Traditional Character Edition) IMPORTANT: THERE ARE TWO BOOKS (A) AND (B). 

ISBN-13: 9789576124877

2. Far East Everyday Chinese Textbook II CDs (set of 4) 

ISBN-13: 718159800612 

This course will cover Unit 6 Lesson 11 and Lesson 12. Supplemental notes and exercises will be provided by the instructor.