Course Objectives and Outcomes

This course covers 1) introduction to the structure of Chinese language such as pinyin (the phonetic system), characters (the written system), essential sentence structures, and…

Course Description

Mandarin Intro is designed for learners with no previous or limited Mandarin learning experience.  In this course, students will build up fundamental knowledge of the…

Course Evaluation

CR Languages cares about your assessment of the quality of your education.  During the course, you will have an opportunity to complete an anonymous evaluation…

Disabilities and Special Needs

Any student with a disability or special need that might affect learning must notify the instructor at the beginning of the course.  Necessary accommodations will…

Ethical Conduct

We learn best when we feel comfortable making mistakes. CR Languages strives to create learning environments where students are appropriately challenged and feel comfortable and…

Academic Honesty

CR Languages expects students to present work that is their own. Completing classroom assignments with original thought and effort is fundamental to learning. The consequence…

Make-Up Work and Incompletes

Students may optionally schedule private classes if they miss a normally scheduled class. Missed quizzes and homework are not eligible for makeup.

Cell Phones and Laptop Use

Phones and laptops can only be used in classrooms when directed by the instructor. Otherwise, laptops should remain off during class.

Other Materials

May require access to a laptop or computer for homework. Paper, pens, pencils

Textbooks

Nuovo Magari, Unit 7-9 PUBLISHER: Alma Edizioni  AUTHORS: Alessandro De Giuli, Carlo Guastalla, Ciro Massimo Naddeo ISBN: 978-88-6182-283-2 Book purchased through CR Languages

Participation

Class participation is a part of your final grade. Full participation consists of demonstrating that you are prepared for class, asking thoughtful questions, responding respectfully…

Grading Policy

Students are expected to progress through a level of study within sixteen weeks. Knowledge and skills are assessed throughout the course to confirm progress. To…

Grading Scale

CRL Grade Letter Grade % From % To Grade Point Value E A+ 98 100 4.0 E- A 94 97 4.0 VG+ A- 90 93…

Attendance

All students are required to attend class for a minimum of 24 hours per course. CR Languages requires a minimum of 75% class attendance. Attendance…

Student Portal and eLearning Components

All students will have an account on CR Languages’ Student Portal. The Student Portal serves as a collaboration platform for classes and also contains eLearning…