Concordia University, Nebraska Master of Education in Teaching English as Second Language Washington University in St. Louis Certificate of Teaching Chinese as Foreign Language National Taiwan Normal University Certificate of Teaching Chinese as Second Language Teacher Training program Bachelor of English I will help you develop skills in Mandarin Chinese/ English to communicate across ethnic, cultural, ideological and national boundaries and to develop an understanding of Chinese/American interpersonal behavioral culture and related thought patterns. You will be expected to perform in speaking, listening, reading and writing Chinese/English at a level of proficiency. You should also demonstrate a level of cultural understanding suitable for correct performance of assigned tasks. This means that I will pay attention to the way you behave as much as I attend to your use of the language. I am really coaching you on how to behave in the target culture. This is a long‐term process, but I will get started on it right away. In order to do this, you will have to perform. Performance, your performance, is the focus of my teaching. Ultimately, your attitude toward this endeavor will be the biggest single factor in your achievement in this course, as learning as a class requires a great amount of cooperation with both classmates and instructor. I am determined to give you the best possible opportunity to learn the language. I am excited about having you in the Mandarin course this semester. I hope we have a good time together!