This course is designed to improve the students’ proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Students will acquire more advanced linguistic skills while systematically reviewing previously studied materials. Students are introduced to the written Chinese (shumianyu) and taught how to make the transition from reading pedagogically prepared materials to more authentic materials. By the end of the year, students are expected to be able to understand and sustain more complex conversations in Mandarin, write short compositions with coherence and correct grammatical application, and develop an in-depth understanding of Chinese culture through projects and presentations.