This is the first of a two-year sequence that will progress through the second level of traditional language study. This is a sequential course that continues teaching of Chinese beginning at the Checkpoint B of the New York State standards. The student enters the course with basic concepts of Chinese. Students build upon vocabulary, grammar and character writing. Students will begin to express themselves with some degree of fluency and fluidity in all four language skills of speaking, listening, writing, and reading. Prerequisite: Chinese 1C.
1 high school credit
This is the second of a two year sequence that progresses through the second level of traditional language student. It is available only to students who have successfully completed the Mandarin Chinese sequence of courses through Level 2A. The student enters the course with solid skills and concepts of second language learning. The student also shows advancement progression of skills particularly in the writing and speaking of Chinese. In the sequential course Mandarin Chinese 2B, the student will continue to build vocabulary, grammar and character writing to show extended knowledge of the language to where the student is able to sustain lengthier conversations in the target language and write in Chinese with an element of fluidity and continuity. This is approached through all four areas of language learning: speaking, listening, reading and writing. The student advances in ability of expression with an increased degree of fluency and fluidity from the Mandarin Chinese 2A course. Prerequisite: Chinese 2A.
1 high school credit
This course focuses on the advancement of the four skills of language learning: speaking, listening, reading and writing. It is designed to increase proficiency so that students are capable of communicating with a native speaker in such areas as socializing, obtaining information and expressing personal feelings. Grammar and vocabulary are studied through a variety of activities that deal with these areas. Increased emphasis will be placed on the writing of Chinese characters to expand the student’s ability to write in Chinese. Students at this level are preparing for the Checkpoint B exam in June. Successful completion of this exam will provide students with a World Language sequence thus fulfilling one of the Advanced Regents Diploma Requirements. Prerequisite: Chinese 2A & Chinese 2B.
1 high school credit
The course is designed according to College Board AP requirements. If the curriculum is accepted by the College Board, students will have the option to take the AP examination. The AP Chinese language and Culture course is designed to be comparable to a fourth semester (or the equivalent) college/university course in Mandarin Chinese. The course prepares students to demonstrate their level of Chinese proficiency across the three communicative modes: Interpersonal, Interpretive and Presentational. Students will develop necessary knowledge of the Chinese Language, including pronunciation, vocabulary, idiomatic expression, grammatical structures, and written Characters. The course will also develop the students’ awareness and appreciation of the culture of Chinese-speaking people. Students will learn about various aspects of contemporary Chinese society and will compare Chinese culture with their own to help broaden their world view. Students will be exposed to a wide range of authentic materials of Chinese Language and culture. Students will strengthen their effective and independent learning strategies by applying their cultural knowledge in written texts and spoken language messages. The interpersonal mode involves spontaneous two-way interaction sustained for 2 minutes. Students will be able to express their personal views on a variety of topics. Students will continue to develop the ability to respond to Chinese people in an appropriate way. Students will learn computer typing of Chinese characters although handwriting skill is still essential. The assessment of the course will be AP exams or an internal Level 4 exam.
1 high school credit
Cost: $94 exam fee