Course content
This course is suitable for students who have some Chinese heritage or for strong foreign language learners. This offers more challenge and depth in studying Chinese and culture and students will develop a high level of language ability in all four skills.
For the complete Chinese as a Second Language syllabus, click here.
Skills developed
develop the ability to use Chinese effectively for the purpose of practical communication
form a sound base for the skills required for further study or employment using Chinese as the medium
develop an awareness of the nature of language and language-learning skills, along with skills of a more general application
promote students’ personal development, particularly an awareness and appreciation of Chinese culture, history and society.
prepare for IBDP Mandarin B course
Assessment
External assessment – 80%
paper 1 – reading and writing (2 hours) – 60%
students read three texts and answer questions testing reading comprehension, as well as write two essays (100-120 characters and 250–300 characters)
paper 2 – listening (35–45 minutes) – 20%
Internally assessed/externally moderated – 20%
speaking (10–13 minutes) – 20%