Advanced Mandarin II – Year 12 – Future Aerospace Engineering

About Course

Course Overview: Welcome to Advanced Mandarin II, a Year 12 course designed to refine and elevate your Mandarin language skills to an even higher level. In this course, you will engage with sophisticated texts, participate in nuanced discussions, and delve into the intricacies of Chinese culture and society. Prepare to take your Mandarin proficiency to the next level and become a confident and culturally aware communicator.

By the end of this Year 12 Mandarin course, students will have refined their Mandarin skills to a level that enables them to communicate fluently, critically analyze texts, and engage in complex discussions on a wide range of topics. They will have gained insights into various aspects of Chinese culture, society, and global interactions. This course aims to provide an intellectually stimulating and culturally enriching experience that prepares students to excel in Mandarin communication and navigate the complexities of a globalized world.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Advanced Reading Comprehension
o Read and analyze complex articles, essays, and literary texts.

Lesson 2: Academic Writing Skills
o Develop skills in writing essays, reports, and opinion pieces.

Lesson 3: Discussing Philosophy and Abstract Concepts
o Engage in debates on philosophical concepts and abstract ideas.

Lesson 4: Interpretation of Classical Literature
o Analyze classical Chinese literature and poetry.

Lesson 5: Business and Economics Terminology
o Learn specialized vocabulary for business and economic discussions.

Lesson 6: Scientific and Technical Language
o Explore scientific terms and technical language for specific contexts.

Lesson 7: Modern Chinese Literature and Media
o Analyze contemporary literature, film, and media in Chinese.

Lesson 8: Gender Roles and Identity
o Discuss gender issues and societal perceptions in China.

Lesson 9: China’s Global Impact
o Explore China's role in global politics, economy, and culture.

Lesson 10: Geopolitics and International Relations
o Analyze China's foreign policy and its implications.

Lesson 11: Research and Presentation Skills
o Choose a topic of interest and conduct in-depth research.

Lesson 12: Final Project Presentation
o Present your research findings in Mandarin to your peers.

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Advanced Mandarin II – Year 12

About Course

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Course Content

Lesson 1: Advanced Reading Comprehension o Read and analyze complex articles, essays, and literary texts.

Lesson 2: Academic Writing Skills o Develop skills in writing essays, reports, and opinion pieces.

Lesson 3: Discussing Philosophy and Abstract Concepts o Engage in debates on philosophical concepts and abstract ideas.

Lesson 4: Interpretation of Classical Literature o Analyze classical Chinese literature and poetry.

Lesson 5: Business and Economics Terminology o Learn specialized vocabulary for business and economic discussions.

Lesson 6: Scientific and Technical Language o Explore scientific terms and technical language for specific contexts.

Lesson 7: Modern Chinese Literature and Media o Analyze contemporary literature, film, and media in Chinese.

Lesson 8: Gender Roles and Identity o Discuss gender issues and societal perceptions in China.

Lesson 9: China’s Global Impact o Explore China's role in global politics, economy, and culture.

Lesson 10: Geopolitics and International Relations o Analyze China's foreign policy and its implications.

Lesson 11: Research and Presentation Skills o Choose a topic of interest and conduct in-depth research.

Lesson 12: Final Project Presentation o Present your research findings in Mandarin to your peers.