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

· Describe a variety of illness symptoms and health conditions using appropriate vocabulary

· Express concern, give advice, and react with appropriate tone and modal particles

· Construct sentences to explain sudden changes or ongoing situations

· Narrate personal or reported accident experiences, including injuries and emergency responses, using relevant vocabulary and time expressions.

· Write short letters or messages using formats suitable for offering sympathy, congratulations, or encouragement.

· Make indirect requests and express timing, degree, and causality using grammar patterns

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 3 hours (180 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 8 Lesson 15 and Lesson 16. Supplemental notes and exercises will be provided by the instructor.

Please Note:

* While we accept registrations up to week two of classes, please register at least a week before the start date of the class, if at all possible. This is when class confirmation/cancellation decisions are made, and your registration may be the one making the difference. 

Tech Support: For any technology issues, initiate contact by submitting a ticket https://tiny.utk.edu/tlcsupport/

Recommended technology (online classes): 
A functioning computer or a tablet is a must. Whether it is a desktop or a laptop, any computer will do and will allow you to take your classes in an efficient virtual environment.

- Webcam, we ask that you use your webcam in class as this helps to create a feeling of classroom community.

- Microphone (required)