MANDARIN CHINESE
MANDARIN CHINESE I COLLEGE PREP
Full Year | 5 credits | Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite(s): None
Students will learn the basics of Mandarin Chinese pronunciation with an emphasis on developing the fundamental skills of speaking, reading, listening, and writing characters with a goal of applying it to familiar, everyday concepts such as introductions, family structures, school life, food, populations/demographics, and nature/climate. In addition, Chinese culture will be explored through authentic texts, including reading and videos.
MANDARIN CHINESE II COLLEGE PREP
Full Year | 5 credits | Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Mandarin Chinese I CP
Mandarin Chinese II is designed for students who have completed Mandarin Chinese I or have an equivalent proficiency in the target language of Mandarin Chinese. Students continue to develop the basic level skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in Mandarin Chinese. This course emphasizes vocabulary building and greater fluency in utilizing communication skills in everyday concepts such as self-image and technology, customs and values, health and nutrition, fashion and design, entertainment, and environmental issues. In addition, Chinese culture continues to be woven into the lessons and will be explored through authentic texts and activities.
MANDARIN CHINESE II HONORS
Full Year | 5 credits | Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Mandarin Chinese I CP with B or higher + Teacher Recommendation
Mandarin Chinese II Honors is for students who, having developed strong basic skills, are ready to increase proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills of Mandarin Chinese. Authentic texts and materials are utilized to enhance course content and understanding of Chinese culture. The pacing of the course is accelerated and emphasizes oral and written precision.
MANDARIN CHINESE III COLLEGE PREP
Full Year | 5 credits | Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Mandarin Chinese II CP or Honors
Mandarin Chinese III is designed for students who have completed Mandarin Chinese II or have an equivalent proficiency in the target language of Mandarin Chinese. Students continue to develop skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in Mandarin Chinese. This course emphasizes vocabulary building and greater fluency in utilizing communication skills in everyday concepts such as travel and leisure, personal interests, innovations, human geography, economic issues, and architecture. In addition, Chinese culture continues to be woven into the lessons and will be explored through authentic texts and activities.
MANDARIN CHINESE III HONORS
Full Year | 5 credits | Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Mandarin Chinese II CP w/ B or higher + Teacher Recommendation
Mandarin Chinese III Honors is for students who, having developed strong basic skills, are ready to increase proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills of Mandarin Chinese. Authentic texts and materials are utilized to enhance course content and understanding of Chinese culture. The pacing of the course is accelerated and emphasizes oral and written precision.
MANDARIN CHINESE IV COLLEGE PREP
Full Year | 5 credits | Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Mandarin Chinese III CP or Honors
Mandarin Chinese IV incorporates the same six AP themes that are emphasized at the higher levels of language study. Students will be expected to provide more distinctive arguments and descriptions of themselves and their viewpoints in both written and spoken forms. There will be particular emphasis on both compositional and speaking at this level.
MANDARIN CHINESE IV HONORS
Full Year | 5 credits | Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Mandarin Chinese III CP or Honors w/ a B or higher + Teacher Recommendation
Mandarin Chinese IV Honors incorporates the same six AP themes that are emphasized at the higher levels of language study. Students will be expected to provide more distinctive arguments and descriptions of themselves and their viewpoints in both written and spoken forms. There will be particular emphasis on both compositional and speaking at the Honors level. Assessment at the Honors level will also be more challenging than those at the Mandarin Chinese IV level.