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Engaging Across Cultures: Pronunciation of Chinese Names and Greetings
Feb 20, 2019
11:30 AM - 01:30 PM
University Capitol Centre, International Commons (Room 1117)
200 South Capitol Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
All sessions taken for this graduate and professional student program are free of charge and fill on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants must register in advance here: https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cCokwXm292s6Vdr.
Description:
This session serves as an introduction to Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin) pronunciation. Using the most commonly seen Chinese names as examples, it introduces the romanization system of Chinese pronunciation-- Pinyin, the four tones, and greetings in Mandarin Chinese.
Participants who attend this session will be able to:
- learn about the development of Pinyin
- practice all consonant and vowel sounds with tips on how to produce them accurately
- learn about the four major Chinese tones by practicing with Chinese names
- learn the basic daily greetings in Chinese
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact in advance at