MNN Language & Culture 3: Completion of MNN Language & Culture 2 or an A in MNN Language & Culture 1
MNN Language & Culture 4: Completion of MNN Language & Culture 3
Entry Proficiency Level: Intermediate High
End of Course Targeting Proficiency level: Advanced Low
In Chinese Language & Culture 3/4 course, students will explore the enriched Chinese language and advanced knowledge of Chinese culture through the following units of study, From History to Modern, Story Appreciation, Impact of Technology, Education, Childhood, and the Beauty of Tradition. While continuing to develop oral skills, the emphasis will be on strengthening students’ reading and writing communication skills to meet the challenges of potential employment and increased engagement in Chinese-speaking communities. Through relevant and purposeful exploration of what is happening around them, students apply productive skills in carefully designed settings, which resemble or simulate practical and authentic language use. The students have an opportunity to fully develop their communication skills to the targeted proficiency level in a period of two years if needed. 1 credit will be awarded for the successful completion of a one-year study.
At the end of this course, students should be able to:
- Read and view selected authentic materials such as newspaper articles and TV shows.
- Explain different Chinese cultures in oral and written forms, and analyze values reflected in cultural practice.
- Research and present an aspect of traditional culture in transformation.
- Compare and contrast the Chinese and Western cultures.
- Debate with clear opinions and convincing facts.
- Develop familiarity with a range of text types.