This introductory Programme offered face-to-face (on campus) has two parts: Chinese Language (Mandarin) and Chinese Culture.

It gives students a basic foundation for their study of Standard Chinese mandarin. It provides essential grounding in the pronunciation and tonal structure of Chinese Language.

The Programme will help learners to recognise and write approximately 300 basic Chinese characters as well as recognise a further 500 Chinese sentences and phrases. On the other hand, students will not only learn the language, but acquire an overall understanding of Chinese political, social and economic aspects as well.

After successfully completing this programme, students will be able to participate in simple conversations in Chinese on topics relating to self, family, study and day to day conversation. The Chinese language methodologies are presented in a way that aims to develop students' confidence and skills as a language learner in order to start on the long-term journey towards an understanding of Chinese language Culture and Society in general.