Basic Chinese II is a continuation course for Basic Chinese I - MLC 101. This is a competency-based course, and it will reinforce and expand students' grammar, writing, listening, and vocabulary skills. Students also gain insight into the Chinese-speaking world, with an integrated focus on cultural awareness as they advance through the curriculum. *This course is not open to, or designed for, Chinese heritage speakers. Heritage speakers are encouraged to enroll in an alternate modern language course such as Spanish, Korean, Arabic, French, or American Sign Language.