Welcome to Springville High Chinese! 歡迎﹗ 學中文好﹗
SHS Chinese Course Descriptions:
CHINESE 1 (Mandarin) (Two semester class, .5 credit per semester) This course teaches basic communicative skills in Mandarin Chinese with an emphasis on speaking and listening. Students will also be introduced to Chinese culture including foods, customs and traditions as well as Chinese holidays. Writing Chinese characters will be introduced but will not be the primary focus. Most writing will be in “pinyin” using an alphabet system. Attendance and participation is vital. Native speakers will begin in Chinese 3 or 4. Grades 10, 11, 12
CHINESE 2 (Two-semester class, .5 credit per semester) This course is a continuation of Chinese 1. Students will continue to acquire vocabulary, with an emphasis on speaking and listening skills. Some reading and writing in Chinese characters will be expected. Chinese culture as well as some Chinese history and geography will be part of the course. Attendance and participation is vital. Prerequisite: Chinese 1. Grades 10, 11, 12
CHINESE 3 (two semester class, .5 per semester credit) This course is a continuation of Chinese 2. Students will continue to acquire vocabulary, and an understanding of complex grammar patterns. Reading and writing Chinese characters will be emphasized. Students will be able to converse on a variety of topics by the end of the course. Attendance and participation is vital. Note: Chinese 3 and 4 may be combined in one class. Pre-requisite: Chinese 1 and 2. Grades 11, 12 or by passing a placement exam.
CHINESE 4 (two semester class, .5 per semester credit) This course is a continuation of Chinese 3. Students will continue to acquire vocabulary, and an understanding of complex grammar patterns. Reading and writing Chinese characters will be emphasized. Students will be able to converse, read and write on a variety of topics by the end of the course. Attendance and participation is vital. Note: Chinese 3 and 4 may be combined in one class. Pre-requisite: Chinese 1﹐ 2 and 3. Grades 11, 12 or by passing a placement exam.
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