Advanced Mandarin – Year 11 – Future Aerospace Engineering

About Course

Course Overview: Welcome to the Advanced Mandarin course for Year 11 students. In this course, students will further enhance their Mandarin language skills and deepen their cultural understanding. This course is designed to prepare students for more complex language tasks, discussions, and interactions, while also delving into advanced cultural and societal topics related to China and the Mandarin-speaking world.

By the end of this Year 11 Mandarin course, students will have attained a high level of Mandarin proficiency, allowing them to communicate fluently and engage in sophisticated discussions on a wide range of topics. They will have a deep understanding of complex cultural, social, and global issues related to China, making them well-prepared to interact with Mandarin speakers and navigate multicultural environments. This course aims to provide an intellectually stimulating and culturally enriching experience that equips students with advanced language skills and cross-cultural competence.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Advanced Vocabulary and Idioms
o Expand your vocabulary and use idiomatic expressions in conversations.

Lesson 2: Complex Sentence Structures
o Learn to construct complex sentences and communicate nuanced ideas.

Lesson 3: Environment and Sustainability
o Discuss environmental challenges, conservation efforts, and climate change.

Lesson 4: Social Inequality and Welfare
o Explore social inequality, poverty, and government welfare programs.

Lesson 5: Chinese Philosophy and Values
o Study Confucianism, Taoism, and their influence on Chinese culture.

Lesson 6: Traditional Arts and Modern Expression
o Explore Chinese calligraphy, painting, and contemporary artistic expression.

Lesson 7: China’s Role in International Relations
o Examine China's foreign policy, global partnerships, and diplomatic challenges.

Lesson 8: China’s Belt and Road Initiative
o Learn about China's ambitious infrastructure and economic development project.

Lesson 9: Technological Advancements in China
o Explore China's advancements in technology, AI, and innovation.

Lesson 10: Ethical Considerations in Technology
o Discuss ethical dilemmas surrounding AI, data privacy, and surveillance.

Lesson 11: Media Literacy and Critical Thinking
o Develop skills to critically analyze media content and sources.

Lesson 12: Youth Culture and Media Influence
o Discuss the impact of media on youth culture and identity.

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Advanced Mandarin – Year 11

About Course

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Course Content

Lesson 1: Advanced Vocabulary and Idioms o Expand your vocabulary and use idiomatic expressions in conversations.

Lesson 2: Complex Sentence Structures o Learn to construct complex sentences and communicate nuanced ideas.

Lesson 3: Environment and Sustainability o Discuss environmental challenges, conservation efforts, and climate change.

Lesson 4: Social Inequality and Welfare o Explore social inequality, poverty, and government welfare programs.

Lesson 5: Chinese Philosophy and Values o Study Confucianism, Taoism, and their influence on Chinese culture.

Lesson 6: Traditional Arts and Modern Expression o Explore Chinese calligraphy, painting, and contemporary artistic expression.

Lesson 7: China’s Role in International Relations o Examine China's foreign policy, global partnerships, and diplomatic challenges.

Lesson 8: China’s Belt and Road Initiative o Learn about China's ambitious infrastructure and economic development project.

Lesson 9: Technological Advancements in China o Explore China's advancements in technology, AI, and innovation.

Lesson 10: Ethical Considerations in Technology o Discuss ethical dilemmas surrounding AI, data privacy, and surveillance.

Lesson 11: Media Literacy and Critical Thinking o Develop skills to critically analyze media content and sources.

Lesson 12: Youth Culture and Media Influence o Discuss the impact of media on youth culture and identity.