Cantonese I & II
Although Mandarin (or Putonghua) is the standard and official
language in mainland China, Cantonese is the dominant language
in overseas Chinese communities due to the largest flow of
Chinese immigrants originates from Hong Kong and south China.
Cantonese is mainly an oral language. People use standard
Chinese (Mandarin/Putonghua) when they read and write.
This course is designed for students who come from non-Chinese
backgrounds or have very limited prior knowledge of Cantonese.
The student will study Cantonese pronunciation, basic Chinese
words and how to initiate or respond basic conversation in
social affairs through simple dialogues, easy approach, and
many repeats. Through this course the students will acquire
a better understanding of Cantonese and its related culture
and can confidently cope with wide range of situations. Class
will be conducted through Cantonese textbooks, discussions
of various topics, and composition and presentation of
students’ own dialogues so that in time they may express
more complex ideas and feelings.
- Study Cantonese pronunciation
- Study Chinese character structure
- Learn basic conversation in social affairs
- Be able to read short, simple project and partnership proposal
- Be able to listen, speak, read and write