Advanced Mandarin III – Year 13 – Future Aerospace Engineering

About Course

Course Overview: Welcome to Advanced Mandarin III, the pinnacle of Mandarin language proficiency for Year 13 students. In this course, you will hone your skills in advanced communication, critical analysis, and cultural understanding. You’ll engage with authentic materials, debate complex topics, and explore the subtleties of Mandarin expression. Prepare to become a confident and culturally sensitive communicator.

Upon completing this Year 13 Mandarin course, students will have achieved a high level of Mandarin proficiency that allows them to engage deeply with cultural and societal issues, articulate their thoughts on complex topics, and communicate effectively in diverse contexts. They will have developed a nuanced understanding of Chinese culture, contemporary issues, and global interactions. This course aims to empower students to be culturally aware and impactful communicators in Mandarin.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Advanced Reading and Analysis
o Engage with authentic articles, literature, and cultural texts.

Lesson 2: Sophisticated Writing Techniques
o Craft persuasive essays, op-eds, and research papers.

Lesson 3: Chinese Modern Literature
o Analyze modern Chinese literature and its cultural implications.

Lesson 4: Cultural Critique Through Art
o Explore contemporary Chinese art and its reflections on society.

Lesson 5: Current Affairs and Social Issues
o Debate contemporary topics such as social justice, environment, and more.

Lesson 6: Ethical Dilemmas and Philosophical Debates
o Engage in discussions on moral and philosophical issues.

Lesson 7: Media Literacy and Propaganda
o Analyze media messages, propaganda, and misinformation.

Lesson 8: Digital Trends and Language Evolution
o Explore how technology impacts language and communication.

Lesson 9: China’s Place in Global Affairs
o Analyze China's role in international relations and its impact.

Lesson 10: Chinese Diaspora and Identity
o Explore the experiences and identities of Chinese communities worldwide.

Lesson 11: Research Methodology and Planning
o Choose a research topic related to China and plan your project.

Lesson 12: Final Research Presentation
o Present your findings and insights to your peers.

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Advanced Mandarin III – Year 13

About Course

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Course Content

Lesson 1: Advanced Reading and Analysis o Engage with authentic articles, literature, and cultural texts.

Lesson 2: Sophisticated Writing Techniques o Craft persuasive essays, op-eds, and research papers.

Lesson 3: Chinese Modern Literature o Analyze modern Chinese literature and its cultural implications.

Lesson 4: Cultural Critique Through Art o Explore contemporary Chinese art and its reflections on society.

Lesson 5: Current Affairs and Social Issues o Debate contemporary topics such as social justice, environment, and more.

Lesson 6: Ethical Dilemmas and Philosophical Debates o Engage in discussions on moral and philosophical issues.

Lesson 7: Media Literacy and Propaganda o Analyze media messages, propaganda, and misinformation.

Lesson 8: Digital Trends and Language Evolution o Explore how technology impacts language and communication.

Lesson 9: China’s Place in Global Affairs o Analyze China's role in international relations and its impact.

Lesson 10: Chinese Diaspora and Identity o Explore the experiences and identities of Chinese communities worldwide.

Lesson 11: Research Methodology and Planning o Choose a research topic related to China and plan your project.

Lesson 12: Final Research Presentation o Present your findings and insights to your peers.