Description:
This is a conversational and cultural decal geared towards beginners interested in learning more about Cantonese language and media. Lessons will consist of interactive sessions with your peers to practice Cantonese out loud in class and mini lectures for cultural lessons on topics ranging from film to food. If you’re interested in learning more about Cantonese, feel free to join us!

Attendance:
There is only one 90-minute in-person lecture per week. You are permitted 2 unexcused absences max.

Assignments and Exams:
Each week you will be expected to complete an 30-minute long assignment to reflect on the course material for a total of 8 assignments.

There is no final exam but there is a final project due at the end of the decal.

None of these assignments will be graded harshly on language proficiency, nor do we expect 100% full fluency from our students by the end of the decal. The point is just to provide opportunities for you to engage with Cantonese language, history and culture.

Enrollment is regulated through an placement form linked below. We will look at the results and prioritize students who have no experience to limited experience in Cantonese media and language but want to learn and explore. This decal is not meant for those who are already fluent or event have some basic proficiency with Cantonese.