MANDARIN 9
This is an introductory course of Mandarin Chinese, designed for students who are beginning learners of the language. The core skills of reading, writing, listening, speaking, and interacting in Mandarin Chinese will be developed, with a focus on communication in real-life, practical contexts. Simplified/Traditional characters and the phonetic system Hanyu Pinyin will be used. In addition, students will explore and experience Chinese culture through films, music, games, stories, and hands-on projects. Topics may include greetings, family, world, jobs, and school. By the end of this course, students will be able to write and converse in clear sentences.
MANDARIN 10
Students with some knowledge of Simplified or Traditional Chinese characters and Hanyu Pinyin will feel comfortable at this level. Reading, writing, listening, speaking, and interacting skills in Mandarin Chinese will be developed, as well as an appreciation of Chinese culture through films, music, games, stories, and hands-on projects. Topics may include clothing, weather, vacation, hobbies, and school. By the end of this course, students will be able to put together sentences to form paragraphs, orally and in writing.
INTRODUCTORY MANDARIN 11
This is a course designed for students in Grade 11 or 12 who have zero knowledge of Simplified Chinese characters. It is an intensive course that requires students to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will explore Chinese culture through films, music, games, stories that cover topics like greetings, family, world, job, school, clothing, weather, vacation, hobbies, etc.
MANDARIN 11
Students who have successfully completed Mandarin 10 or had formal schooling in a Chinese environment in their early years will be appropriate for this level. Students will gain a deeper understanding of Chinese culture, as well as see the growth of their reading, writing, listening, speaking, and interacting skills in Mandarin Chinese. Topics may include food, health, shopping, and residence. Activities range from hands-on projects to discussions. By the end of this course, students will be able to write and converse in short paragraphs.
MANDARIN 12
Students who have successfully completed Mandarin 11 or had recent formal schooling in a Chinese environment should register in this course. Reading, writing, listening, speaking, and interacting skills in Mandarin Chinese will be honed. Activities include discussions, presentations, and film screening. Topics may include customs and traditions, travel, familial values, and community. By the end of this course, students will be able to express ideas with oral and written Mandarin.