The textbooks I suggest just are "Chinese" (Jerry Norman) & Li& Thompsom's. But I combine them with my supplement materials. But I feel that I am taking a risk for adventure within that short time to my objectives, even I taught these courses more than twelve years.
Sorry if you feel offended... I am not here to tell you what to do or anything likewise.
I live in France, I have never studied in the US. In France, any of the subjects I mentioned in my second post can be a program for an entire semester even a year or more.
The reason I arise so many questions was just .wondering which apects will you emphasize... Since you are reluctant to reveil it... I won't force you.