Course overview
Chinese IB is a continuation of Chinese IA. It continues instruction and practice in the speaking, understanding, writing and reading of modern standard Chinese. Throughout the course, mastery of conversational skills will be reinforced through oral-aural practice and at the same time, increased emphasis will be placed on contemporary texts. By the end of the semester students will know around 400 Chinese characters and associated compounds.
Course learning outcomes
- obtain a knowledge and understanding of the Chinese characters and basic structure of the Chinese language and of the social, historical and cultural contexts in which the language has been used and is currently used
- obtain a critical understanding of the linguistic landscape of Chinese speaking countries and regions and ways in which social and cultural specifications are represented through Chinese and Chinese speaking people
- obtain the independent ability to use a variety of sources to further understanding of the Chinese language
- locate, evaluate and apply the linguistic knowledge learned to handle general courtesy in Mandarin, answer predicable questions, introduce one’s studying and working environment, express locations, go shopping and make travel plans in Mandarin
- obtain an understanding of and respect for cultural difference and diversity combined with a knowledge and understanding of the issues involved in intercultural communication
- demonstrate a heightened awareness and understanding of aspects of one's own language and culture as well as different ways of seeing the world
- demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively in a small group with peers in the exploration, generation and presentation of ideas, information and a meaningful dialogue
- gain the ability to be a critical and self-reflective learner, and to sustain intellectual curiosity about Chinese language, society and culture
- demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, the importance of life-long learning through a passion for Chinese language and culture
Degree list
The following degrees include this course