Completion of Intermediate 3 with an A or completion of Intermediate 4
Entry Proficiency Level: Intermediate Mid
End of Course Targeting Proficiency Level: Intermediate High
In Intermediate 5, a functional approach is used to emphasize communication skills in daily life and beyond. Instruction focuses on various situations, including relationships, education, part-time jobs, and the impact of the Internet. Chinese culture forms another major part of this course, with a focus on the traditional Chinese festivals and Chinese Geography. Students are engaged in motivating activities that develop their ability to use Chinese in authentic contexts. The course focuses on self-expression through creative thinking, speaking, and writing. A variety of exercises and activities are based on common situations, helping students build proficiency in interpretation, interaction, and presentation.
At the conclusion of Intermediate 5, students should be able to:
- Discuss how communication practices now differ from those in the past and how they affect our lives.
- Comment on teenage relationships.
- Extend use of language as a tool for enhancing cultural awareness.
- Read materials written for students beginning their second year in an American college program.
- Be proficient in the use of Chinese input in computer applications.
- Introduce the origin, practice and product of traditional Chinese festivals, and to make comparisons.