• Mandarin Chinese

    Chinese Mandarin 1-2: Course credit earned: World Language or Elective (1.0) may be taken only once for credit. No Prerequisite Grades 9-12 This class is the first level of a four-year sequence designed to develop language skills in Mandarin Chinese. Emphasis is on listening, speaking, reading and writing comprehension. Simple questions, commands and statements will be taught. Students will use the English alphabet to write “Pinyin”, which represents Mandarin sounds. They will learn to type “Pinyin” on the keyboard to retrieve the simplified Chinese characters from a computer. Students will also experience Chinese calligraphy and Origami in class. Successful completion of Chinese Mandarin 1-2 is defined as Novice Mid level in listening and speaking, and Novice Mid level in reading and writing within the ACTFL descriptors.

     

    Chinese Mandarin 3-4: Course credit earned: World Language or Elective (1.0) may be taken only once for credit. Prerequisite: Chinese Mandarin 1-2 or teacher approval Grades 9-12 This second level course continues to develop skills acquired on the first level course. Students will engage in conversations, reading and writing characters that students have learned, provide and obtain information, express feelings and emotions, likes and dislikes, personal preferences and abilities. They will experience Chinese-related activities, and will demonstrate an understanding of the practices and perspectives of the second language and the culture studied. Successful completion of Chinese Mandarin 3-4 is defined as Novice High level in listening and speaking, and Novice High level in reading and writing within the ACTFL descriptors.

     

    Chinese Mandarin 5-6: Course credit earned: World Language or Elective (1.0) may be taken only once for credit. Prerequisite: Chinese Mandarin 3-4 or teacher approval Grades 9-12 This third level course continues to develop skills acquired on first and second level courses. This class will provide reading, writing paragraphs and a wide range of communication practice that requires a high level of recognizing Chinese vocabulary and can demonstrate reading and writing Chinese you fluently. Demonstrate comprehension of likes and dislikes, abilities, location, frequency expressions, and simple descriptions and comparisons. Successful completion of Chinese Mandarin 5-6 is defined as Intermediate Low level in listening and speaking, and Intermediate Low level in reading and writing within the ACTFL descriptors.

     

    Chinese Mandarin 7-8: Course credit earned: World Language or Elective (1.0) may be taken only once for credit. Prerequisite: Chinese Mandarin 5-6 or teacher approval Grades 9-12 This fourth-level course continues to develop skills acquired in third-level courses. This is also a preparation course for the AP Chinese class. Students will be provided an authentic and wide range of reading, writing and communication practice. Throughout the course, students will develop their language skills across the three communicative modes: interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational. Students will also develop necessary knowledge of the Chinese language, including pronunciation, vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, grammatical structures. The course engages students in an exploration of both contemporary and historical Chinese culture. Successful completion of Chinese Mandarin 7-8 is defined as Intermediate Mid level in listening and speaking, and Intermediate Mid level in reading and writing within the ACTFL descriptors.

     

    AP Chinese Language and Culture: Course credit earned: World Language or Elective (1.0) may be taken only once for credit. Prerequisite: Chinese Mandarin 7-8 or teacher approval Grades 10-12 This course is a preparation course for students who want to take the AP Chinese Language and Culture exam. Students will develop language skills that can be used in real life activities and situations. Extensive training in reading comprehension, organization and writing skills will be emphasized, as well as oral skills. This course will help students prepare for the Chinese Flagship Program at the University of Oregon and other programs at universities that require Chinese language proficiency. Grading is aligned with the AP test scoring guide. Successful completion of AP Chinese is defined as Intermediate High/Advanced Low level in listening and speaking, and Intermediate High/Advanced Low level in reading and writing within the ACTFL descriptors.