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Oh, China! Elementary Reader Of Modern Chinese For Advanced Beginners
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Oh, China! Is A Textbook For The Growing Number Of Advanced Beginners Who Are Studying Mandarin Chinese. These Are Students Who, Usually Because Of Their Chinese Family Backgrounds, Can Speak And Understand Elementary Mandarin, But Cannot Read Or Write Well Enough For An Intermediate Course. Most Firstyear Texts Serve Advanced Beginners Poorly By Focusing On Elementary Vocabulary And Conversation That The Students Already Know. In Contrast, This Book Offers Help With What They Most Need: Reading And Writing, Grammar, And Achievement Of Standard Pronunciation.The Content Of The Lessons Has Also Been Chosen To Appeal Specifically To Advanced Beginners. There Are Three Clusters Of Topics: The Home And Social Life Of Young Chinese Americans, The Notions Of Overseas Chinese And Their Ties To China, And Important Figures In Modern Chinese History. Each Lesson Is Given In Both Traditional And Simplified Characters, And, For The First Fifteen Lessons, In Hanyu Pinyin As Well. The Lessons Are Accompanied By Vocabulary Lists, Grammar Notes, Usage Exercises, And Character Strokeorder Charts. The Book Begins With A Detailed Chapter On Foundation Work In Mandarin Pronunciation, Complete With Exercises. It Concludes With A Complete Chinesetoenglish Vocabulary Index.Oh, China! Is Designed For One Year'S Study At The College Level And Will Prepare Students To Enter Thirdyear Courses. The Latest In A Series Of Chinese Language Texts Published By Princeton University Press, It Will Meet An Important And Growing Need In The Teaching And Study Of Mandarin.Audio And Video Materials Are Available For Use With This Text. For Further Information, Contact The Chinese Linguistics Project, 231 Palmer Hall, Princeton University, Princeton, N.J. 08544. (6092584269).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the target audience for 'Oh, China! Elementary Reader of Modern Chinese for Advanced Beginners'? A: This textbook is specifically designed for advanced beginners in Mandarin Chinese, typically those with a Chinese family background who can speak and understand basic Mandarin but struggle with reading and writing.
- Q: How does this textbook differ from first-year Mandarin courses? A: Unlike many first-year texts that focus on elementary vocabulary that advanced beginners already know, this book emphasizes reading, writing, grammar, and standard pronunciation, catering to the specific needs of advanced learners.
- Q: What topics are covered in the lessons of this book? A: The lessons focus on themes relevant to advanced beginners, including the home and social life of young Chinese-Americans, the concept of overseas Chinese and their connections to China, and significant figures in modern Chinese history.
- Q: Does the book include both traditional and simplified characters? A: Yes, each lesson is provided in both traditional and simplified Chinese characters, along with hanyu pinyin for the first fifteen lessons.
- Q: What additional resources are available with the textbook? A: Audio and video materials are available for use with this text, enhancing the learning experience for students.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition' but is noted to be in 'Acceptable' condition overall.
- Q: What is the length of the book? A: The textbook contains 560 pages, providing a comprehensive resource for advanced beginners.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Oh, China!'? A: The author of this textbook is Chou, Chih-p'ing.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on October 27, 1997.
- Q: Is 'Oh, China!' suitable for college-level study? A: Yes, this textbook is designed for one year of study at the college level and prepares students to enter third-year Mandarin courses.