This course is intended for learning elementary level Chinese Language (汉语). In choosing the dialect, Standard Mandarin (官话) has been prioritized due to its popularity and wide-spread use. The scope of this course spans the basic contexts of daily life such as introducing oneself, eating and dining, asking for road directions, shopping, discussing one’s studies, and campus life. It mainly focuses on spoken Chinese so that learners can communicate with Chinese nationals without a translator. Reading and comprehending Chinese texts have also been emphasized while writing and composing texts using Chinese characters have been kept to the minimum. In addition, basic knowledge of Chinese customs, rituals, and cultures are brought in the course for relevance.