Chinese Language, Advanced, Part III

Course Description

Description

This course is the continuation of Advanced Chinese, Part II, which is ideal for study abroad preparation as well as SAT II Subject Test - Chinese and Chinese AP test preparation. In the third year of studying Chinese, students will develop the skills necessary to carry on conversations in Chinese, expressing their opinions on issues related to current events, Chinese society, politics, economics, education, and aspects of Chinese culture such as food, holidays, and traditions. Lesson topics include Marriage: Past, Present, and Future; Population; and Economic Policies and Reforms. The main focus here is the ability to read and write Chinese characters and expressions, answer questions in Chinese, compose short answers and paragraphs, and translate texts from Chinese to English and vice versa.

Online courses are held twice per week. Students interact with the instructors and other students using internet-based software. Interactive virtual online sessions are held in the evenings (both EST and PST). A school's need to hold daytime sessions for its students will be honored whenever possible.

Separate conversation sessions between each student and the instructor or teaching assistant are arranged individually.

Materials Needed

A textbook purchase is required for this course:

Chinese Odyssey, Vol. 6 Textbook (Simplified & Traditional) Innovative Chinese Courseware by Xueying Wang, Lichuang Chi, Liping Feng

• ISBN 9780887275159

Students will also need a headset with microphone.

No workbook is needed for this course.

Detailed Course Information

Course Details

Marriage: Past, Present, and Future

Population

Economic Policies and Reforms

For more information, please read the course syllabus.

System Requirements

All CTYOnline courses require a properly-maintained computer with Internet access and a recent-version web browser (such as Firefox, Safari, or Internet Explorer). Students are expected to be familiar with standard computer operations (e.g. login, cut & paste, email attachments, etc).

This course makes use of online audio communication. Broadband internet access, a microphone, and headphones are required.

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"My son is really enjoying the course. He's been trying to teach his sister, my wife, and me Chinese words and phrases. Yesterday, he was telling all of us how to have entire conversations. I'm impressed by how much he's learned over a short period of time and plan for him to continue studying Chinese through Johns Hopkins. He also likes the interaction with the instructor and the other students over the computer."

"At breakfast this morning, my daughter was using Chinese to tell me about banks and banking, this week's lesson. She got very excited at the realization that she was for the first time thinking in Chinese, not English. It was just for an instant, but nevertheless a happy development. Thank you for helping my child learn so much."

“I enjoy the course very much. The individual attention during class makes it a very enjoyable hour, and the friendliness and relaxed atmosphere make class something to look forward to each week. I can’t wait to continue with the next level!