Grades 9-12 Course Catalog - Plano Independent School District

501601 Chinese I Chinese I is an introduction to the Chinese world, its language and its
Grade Placement: 9 – 10
Prerequisite: None
people. The main emphasis is on oral skills while developing reading
and writing skills. The student will be guided in recognizing the
Credit: 1
interrelationships of language and will develop a cultural appreciation
What's Next? Chinese II
of the Chinese world. The expected outcome of this course is
developing Novice proficiency. This course is conducted in
Chinese a significant amount of time.
502601 Chinese II Chinese II continues to develop the oral skills with added emphasis
Grade Placement: 9 – 12
Prerequisite: Chinese I
on reading and writing skills. Expansion of vocabulary and
grammatical structures continues. Culturally related actives of
Credit: 1
selected Chinese speaking countries or regions will be explored. The
What's Next? Chinese III
expected outcome of this course is developing Novice high
proficiency. This course is conducted in Chinese a significant
amount of time. NOTE: Chinese III H is not offered at the High
School (9 th and 10 th grade) campuses.
502631 Chinese II H/PreAP Chinese II continues to develop the oral skills with added emphasis
Grade Placement: 9 – 12
Prerequisite: Chinese I
on reading and writing skills. Expansion of vocabulary and
grammatical structures continues. Culturally related actives of
Credit: 1
selected Chinese speaking countries or regions will be explored. The
What's Next? Chinese III H
expected outcome of this course is developing Novice high
proficiency. This course is conducted in Chinese a significant
amount of time. NOTE: Chinese III H is not offered at the High
School (9 th and 10 th grade) campuses.
503631 Chinese III H/PreAP Chinese III H continues to develop the oral and writing skills with
Grade Placement: 11 – 12
Prerequisite: Chinese II / Chinese II H/PreAP
Credit: 1
added emphasis on reading and increased emphasis on Advanced
Placement exam preparation. Expansion of vocabulary and
grammatical structures continues. Culturally-related activities of
selected Chinese regions will be explored. The expected outcome of
the course is developing Intermediate mid/high proficiency. This
course is conducted predominately in Chinese. NOTE: Chinese
III H is not offered on High School (9 th and 10 th grade) campuses.
504651 Chinese IV AP Chinese IV AP prepares students to demonstrate Intermediate
Grade Placement: 11 – 12
Prerequisite: Chinese III / Chinese III H/PreAP
Credit: 1
high/Advanced proficiency across the full range of language skills
within a cultural frame of reference. The course will develop reading
proficiency of authentic texts, fiction and non-fiction, listening
proficiency of formal and colloquial authentic language, and writing
proficiency in descriptive, expository, and persuasive styles. This
course utilizes critical thinking, reading, and writing skills. The
expected outcome of this course is to prepare students for success
on the AP Chinese Language and Culture exam. This course is
conducted predominately in Chinese.
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