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

CHINESE III (AE) 548
Grades: 10-12 Grouping: Homogeneous
Prerequisite: C- or higher in Chinese II AE or at the discretion of the department
head in consultation with the teacher of Chinese. In addition, any student who
has not studied Chinese in AB must take a placement test which will be
administered in early March.
This course continues the third year study of the Chinese language at a moderate
pace.
Full year course, 5 times per week, 5 credits.
CHINESE III (H) 549
Grades: 10-12 Grouping: Homogeneous
Prerequisite: C or higher in Chinese II or permission of the department head in
consultation with the teacher of Chinese. In addition, any student who has not
studied Chinese in AB must take a placement test for entry to this level. This will
be administered in early March.
This course offers students the opportunity to continue their study of Chinese
and/or to enter the Chinese program as a Heritage-speaker of Chinese. This third
year accelerated course in Chinese is for students of proven linguistic ability who
want to continue developing proficiency as they expand vocabulary and
grammatical structures. Communication skills in speaking and writing will be
developed through authentic materials, group activities, projects, and
presentations. Language laboratory listening, dialoguing, and Chinese typing
are integral parts of this course. Expanded knowledge of Chinese culture,
literature, history, and modern development of the country will be acquired
through readings, discussions, interaction with invited guest speakers, and field
trips.
Full year course, 5 times per week, 5 credits.
CHINESE IV (H) 557
Grades: 10-12 Grouping: Homogeneous
Prerequisite: C or higher in Chinese III H or permission of the W.L. RDL in
conjunction with the teacher of Chinese. In addition, any student who has not
studied Chinese in AB must take a placement test for entry to this level. This will
be announced for administration in early March.
This course offers students the opportunity to continue their study of Chinese
and/or to enter the Chinese program as a heritage-speaker of Chinese. This
fourth year accelerated course in Chinese is designed to improve and reinforce
the four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Communication
skills will be developed through reading and analyzing authentic materials or
excerpts from Chinese literature, participating in real life related projects, and
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