Chinese Language There are four types of Chinese courses available: 1. First Language Chinese for native or near native speakers 2. Second Language Chinese for students learning Chinese as a second language, in order to continue language development 3. Foreign Language Chinese (Mandarin) for students learning Chinese as a foreign language, in order to continue language development 4. Beginners Chinese (Mandarin) for students who are new to Chinese language
Skills developed • sensitivity and effectiveness of speaking and listening • reading and writing skills and students’ awareness in analytical, critical and original thinking • appreciation of culture, especially in the context of literature works • reflective outlook on the relationship between the individual and society • preparation for the IBDP Chinese A course • a lifelong interest in literature and language
Assessment
1. First Language Chinese
External assessment – 100%
Course content
• paper 2 (writing) – 40%
The course consists of two major components: 1. themes 2. literature The theme-based course covers various literary and non-literary texts which aim to develop ability and effectiveness in speaking, reading, writing and text analysing.
Course outline Grade 9 记叙文： 叙事记叙文
• paper 1 (reading) – 60%
2. Second Language Chinese (Foreign Language Advanced) Course content The theme-based course consists of four major areas: Young People and Education, Society, The World, and Cultural Diversity.
Course outline Grade 9 Unit 1 : Young People and education
写人记叙文
• Education and career
记叙文作品欣赏分析
Unit 2: Society
记叙文写作技巧训练 一（侧重六要素，写作顺序，写人记叙文人物描 写方法，表达方式，写作技巧，文章结构与层次等）
• Family relationships
• Leisure activities
• Health and fitness
• Communication and technology
语言的精确使用一 语言的修辞手法一 综合理解和比较篇章 Grade 10 议论文： 议论文结构 议论文论证方法与手段 议论文阅读与理解 议论课题讨论，分析 比较分析和综合篇章内容 描写抒情类： 描写抒情的特点和常用表达方式和手段 记叙文作品欣赏分析 语言的精确使用二 语言的修辞手法二 （记叙文、议论文、描写抒情文的单元内容，在九、十年级由浅入深交 替进行以避免学生产生疲劳感，以便温故知新，融会贯通） Course objective is based on skills and understanding, thus materials are selected base the objectives differentiated to fits group’s needs.
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• Peer relationships
Grade 10 Unit 3: The World • Geographical surroundings
• Environment
Unit 4: Cultural diversity • Life at home and in other countries
Skills developed • the ability to use Chinese effectively for the purpose of practical communication • a sound base for the skills required for further study using Chinese as the medium • 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 • preparation for IBDP Mandarin B course
Assessment External assessment – 70% • paper 1 (reading and writing) Internal assessment/externally moderated – 30% • paper 2 (speaking)