Program of Studies - Acton-Boxborough Regional School District ...

CHINESE
In an effort to help our students meet the needs, demands and opportunities
associated with globalization, the department is offering Chinese. This course
will be geared to those students who wish to begin their study of Chinese. Please
consult with the department chairperson if you have questions.
A “C-“ average at the end of the year in a World Language course indicates,
unless otherwise stated, that the student may advance to the next year of
language study, however, teachers in the World Language Department will
make their level recommendations based on departmental grade average
guidelines as well as demonstrated skill development.
CHINESE 1 546 (non-leveled) Heterogeneous
Prerequisite: Chinese 1: Prerequisite: Entry into Chinese I is by permission of
the department head in consultation with the teacher of Chinese.
Elementary Chinese: This course is for students who wish to begin the study of
Mandarin Chinese. It is an introduction to spoken Chinese using the Pinyin
system of Roman letters. Students learn to converse simply and are introduced to
the writing of Chinese in simplified characters. Considerable oral practice and
frequent written exercises lead students to a mastery of the grammar and the
tones of Chinese. Through student-centered activities students will develop the
four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. The focus will be on
the development of the conversational skill. In addition, students will begin to
develop an appreciation of Chinese culture that will better prepare them to
interact in a global society.
Full year course, 5 times per week, 5 credits
CHINESE II (AE) 547
Grades 10-12
Prerequisite: C- or higher in Chinese 1
This course begins with a brief review of the basic communicative structures and
basic vocabulary of the Chinese 1 course. The goals of Chinese 2 are to increase
oral proficiency in conversation while continuing to reinforce listening skills, and
to introduce more complex grammar patterns, broader vocabulary and
expressions. Reading and simplified character writing skills will continue to be
developed through textbook, authentic multimedia sources, interaction with
native speakers as well as in- and outside classrooms and language labs.
Students will continue to explore diverse cultures of the Chinese-speaking world
and changing trends of ancient traditions in modern societies.
Full year course, 5 times per week, 5 credits
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