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

·   Describe their current job situation. 

·   Explain why they are working at a certain place. 

·   Describe basic characteristics of a company (big/small, local/international, busy, etc.). 

·   Talk about their future plans or career goals using simple sentences. 

·   Identify different types of Chinese tea (e.g., green tea, oolong tea, black tea). 

·   State basic facts about tea (e.g., origin, temperature, common customs). 

·   Describe the taste and aroma of tea. 

·   Talk about personal tea preferences and drinking habits. 

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

Technology Needed: 
 
For both online and in-person classes 
- Functioning desktop or laptop; tablets are not recommended, and phones are not a good option
- Access to a stable Internet connection
 

For online classes - 

- Webcam: we ask that you use your webcam in class as this helps to create a feeling of classroom community.  
- Microphone 
 
Digital literacies requirements
- For both online and in-person classes, understanding of how to log in and navigate Matrix, our learning management system, to access resources (e.g., homework, eBook for Spanish, etc.); a Matrix Getting Started Guide is made available to students once the class is confirmed.  

- For online classes, several Zoom tutorials are available to learn basic skills (e.g., mute/unmute, turning camera on, use of chat, etc.): Zoom Tutorials 

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. 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 180 minutes per week (3 hours) for the course. 

Required Materials: (Note: the textbook, workbook, and audio will be provided by the instructor at no cost to the student).  

3. Let’s Learn Mandarin Textbook 3 (Traditional Character) ISBN: 978-626-7280-01-0 

4. Let’s Learn Mandarin Workbook 3 (Traditional Character) ISBN: 978-626-7280-02-7 

This course will cover Book 3 Chapter 4- Chapter 5. Supplemental notes and exercises will be provided by the instructor.