You can go to an expensive institution to learn the Chinese language if need of scaffolding is felt by you and you have enough money to spend. You can go to a cheaper school if you have moderate amounts of money.
In the areas of your weakness, such as pronunciation you can pay for extra help. Skipping class is definitely possible if you can learn yourself. But, this results in missing out many essential things. So, opting for Chinese language course in Shanghai University is a better option.
The list of some activities done in Chinese language courses is as below:
• Reading in Chinese • Grammar rules • Themes in literature • Speaking Mandarin • Chinese history and culture • Character calligraphy • Cantonese language • List of Common Courses • Conversational skills
Calligraphy Course
As much as a language writing Chinese characters is an art form. The artistic aspect of written Chinese is emphasized by the calligraphy class and students are taught to draw characters properly for practical linguistic expression by the standard Chinese language courses. In Chinese calligraphy practicing various styles and techniques, students work with brushes along with learning about its development and history. Elementary Mandarin Course
An introduction to Mandarin is served by this Chinese language program in Shanghai and most Chinese language programs focus on this. In speaking and listening comprehension, as well as writing and reading Chinese characters it offers preliminary teaching.
In this course Chinese culture and history, particularly relating to the enhancement of the language, is also introduced. As two complementary courses, elementary Mandarin is usually offered.
Advanced Mandarin Course Conversations and oral exercises in Mandarin at the conversational or advanced stage are at the forefront. To enhance fluent listening and speaking skills and student vocabulary, at this level class work is structured. The major goals of this level are elevated comprehension reading levels, reading, and speaking pace. Along with placing increased focus on student conversational skills, the comprehension is tested by taking examples from radio, Internet, and Chinese television sources.
Intermediate Mandarin Course
With an elevating focus on writing and reading Chinese characters the further level of Mandarin education goes on from the language and themes structures started at the elementary level. At the intermediate level, there is a greater focus on idiomatic Chinese expressions and grammar. From literature and modern texts written in Mandarin, students are asked to read more. At this level conversational exercises receive more interest. In a 2-course format, intermediate Mandarin like elementary Mandarin is mostly offered.
Chinese Civilization Course
Into curricula of basic Chinese language, this subject is often incorporated very widely. However, for more deep examination, the subject is offered by most programs independently. Chinese culture, history, religion, and politics along with industrial progress, scientific advancement, philosophy, and literature are explored by this course.
In Chinese cultural topics including Chinese cinema, Buddhism, and traditional drama a number of individual courses are offered by some Asian studies departments. Chinese civilization usually doesn't require in-depth knowledge of the language and is taught in English which is not so in other Chinese language courses.
