Chinese
Course Info
Chinese 1
Chinese 2
Chinese 3
IB Chinese SL 1
IB Chinese SL 2
CREDIT: One credit each (IB1 one/weighted + 1.0, IB2 one/weighted + 1.0)
GRADES: 9, 10, 11, and 12
Course Description
Chinese 1
Students develop the necessary skills for functional oral and written communication by using the language in meaningful contexts. The study of Chinese culture is integrated into the language development process.
Chinese 2
Prerequisites: Level 1 or equivalency test. Students continue to develop proficiency in all four language skills; listening, speaking, reading, and writing with emphasis on the ability to communicate orally. They have sufficient knowledge of Chinese characters to interpret the content of simple readings. The study of Chinese culture is integrated into the language development process.
Chinese 3
Prerequisites: Level 2 or equivalency test. Students continue to develop proficiency in all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing with emphasis on understanding and responding to statements and conversations conducted in Chinese. They have sufficient knowledge of Chinese characters to interpret the content of assigned readings dealing with abstract concepts. Cultural topics include Chinese art, music, and literature and its influence on American culture.
IB Chinese SL 1
Students continue to develop proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Chinese while exploring Chinese culture. Through interactive activities, textual analysis, and language acquisition strategies, students enhance their communication skills and cultural understanding. The topics covered include Identities, Experiences, Social Organization, Human Ingenuity, and Sharing the Planet.
IB Chinese SL 2
This course empowers students to refine their communication skills through the interpretation of written and audio texts, as well as through writing and speaking activities. By engaging with diverse topics such as Identities, Experiences, Social Organization, Human Ingenuity, and Sharing the Planet, students deepen their understanding of both language and culture.
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Have questions about our Chinese program? Please contact:
Elaine Hsieh
Chinese Language Teacher