Overview - The Art of Chinese Written System
Topic
In this module, we will explore the ancient Art of Chinese written system and sound of Chinese written characters.
Goals
By the end of this module you will be able to:
- Comprehend the formation of Chinese characters
- Describe the differences of basic strokes of Chinese characters
- Identify basic radicals and Chinese character structures
- Apply the Pinyin system when you read with Chinese characters
- Demonstrate the art of Chinese character writing
Weekly Schedule
| Due date | Activity | Estimated time required |
|---|---|---|
| Content: How to learn Chinese characters | watch ~9minutes minutes | |
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Initial Post by 9/3 Response by 9/5 |
Discussion: There are two questions about writing Chinese. You will share your answers with your peers. Then, you will expand the discussions by responding to at least 1 classmate's post. | 10 minutes |
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9/4 9/5 |
Recording assignment: describe the basic stroke orders of each Chinese character and how to pronounce the character | 1 hour |
| 9/5 | Quiz: essay questions about Chinese writing system | 20 minutes |