This course is designed to help Chinese learners come to understand the Chinese language and culture through many classic and new Chinese movies and TV programs. A wide range of subject matters are covered, including drama and action movies such as Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Hero, If You Are the One, and many others. TV programs such as situational comedies (e.g. Love My Family) and variety shows such as Happy Camp are also covered. Through practice in listening, speaking and reading with instructors, you can improve all aspects of their Chinese language skills in this course.
Level 1
1. In this level, Chinese learners will learn and come to understand some basic but classic lines in the Chinese movies and TV programs.
2. Students will also gain the ability to understand the explicit meanings of the Chinese movies and TV programs.
3. This level will help give students a basic understanding of Chinese culture.
Level 2
1. In this level, Chinese learners will continue to learn classic lines and more complicated dialogues in the Chinese movies and TV programs.
2. This level will help give students a better and broader understanding of Chinese culture.
Level 3
1. Chinese learners will learn to understand fairly complicated plots and the implied meanings of the Chinese movies and TV Programs, and thus be capable of establishing a link with real life situations.
2. This level will help give students a deeper understanding of Chinese culture.
