- Chinese
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Full-Year
Novice Chinese is an introduction to the study of Mandarin Chinese and Chinese culture. The classroom experience is grounded in the four communicative skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The three modes of communication — interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational — provide the organizing principle for the course content. Students become acquainted with the sound of the language, the radical, and the etymology of the characters. Students become familiar with some elements of Chinese culture, including family structure, society, and some major festivals. This foundation course is taught using Simplified characters. A general introduction to cultural practices — such as food, games, songs, and festival traditions — is included throughout the course. The goal of Novice Chinese is to progress from the Novice Low to Novice Mid level, as specified by ACTFL proficiency guidelines.
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12