MAND 1
Elementary Mandarin (First Quarter)
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to the language and cultures of Mandarin-speaking countries and communities. Students will develop basic skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing Mandarin. These skills will be introduced and practiced within a cultural framework. Mandarin will serve as the primary language of instruction throughout the course. Emphasis will be placed on understanding language as both an expression of culture and a medium of communication.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28494 | MAND 1 | 01Y Waitlist open | Tuesday | 12:30 PM-02:20 PM | Hua-Fu Liu | MLC109 |
| No set days | TBA-TBA | ONLINE |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-09-21 to 2026-12-11.
Footnote:
MAND D001.01Y: HYBRID, meets on-campus and online. This class meets each week on campus and online as noted in the class listing. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
Class Materials
Course Details
- Units
- 5 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 5
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grade
- Pass/No Pass
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- ESL 272 and ESL 273, or ESL 472 and ESL 473, or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL 5