Courses

Status

Open

Estimated Completion Time

36 weeks

Overview

In Chinese III, the students will continue to expand their abilities in various aspects of Chinese Mandarin learning. They will continue to build up their knowledge in vocabulary, sentence patterns, and grammar points in communicative contexts. They will also enhance their Chinese Mandarin listening and speaking skills such as pronunciations and intonations. The students will learn more in-depth Chinese reading and writing strategies and skills. Their Chinese reading abilities and efficiency will be greatly improved and they will be able to write in Chinese in various formats such as journal, letter, invitation, and essay. The students’ knowledge and skills in writing simplified Chinese characters will also be enriched and fortified.

In this course, the students will learn more about the essential Chinese culture knowledge including the origins, history, anecdotes, and etiquette for various cultural settings, events, or occasions. They will also gain the ability to compare and contrast the Chinese culture with their own cultures in many different aspects.

Major Topics and Concepts

Segment 1:

Typical Chinese Family Structure and Kinship
Chinese Surnames and Given Names
First Dates and Dating Rituals in China
The Story of <Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai> (《梁山伯与祝英台》)
Different Ways of Expressing Love in Chinese
Inflection in Chinese Pronunciation (音变)
Five Types of Chinese Folk Dancing (傣,维,汉,彝,蒙) and Their Attires
Chinese Herbal Treatments and Homeopathic Remedies
Common Expressions for Ailments and Symptoms
Acupuncture Treatment and Acupuncture Points
The Influence of “Yin” and “Yang” on Chinese Medicine
Chinese Diet Treatment and The Usage of Ginger in Chinese Diet
Body Parts and Expression of Pain or Injuries
Li Bai Poetry: <Thought on the Quiet Night> (《静夜思》)
Tang Shi Song Ci (唐诗宋词)
The Famous Poets: Li Bai (李白), Du Fu (杜甫), and Li Qingzhao (李清照/词)
Literal/Everyday Expressions of Different Emotions
The Writing of Dayou Poems (打油诗)
Chinese Folk Songs (《敖包相会》, 《康定情歌》…)
Introduction of《诗经》and 《乐府诗集》
Duizhang (对仗) and Dui’ou (对偶)
Writing Couplets (对联)
College Application Process in China
Introduction of the More Prestigious Universities in China
Alternatives to Higher Education in China
College Students’ Life in China and College Art Festival (大学生艺术节)
The Chinese Idioms (“毛遂自荐”, “望子成龙”, “面面俱到”, …)
The School Discipline and Subject Settings in China
20 Chinese Radicals and 100 Characters

Segment 2:

Pollutions in China
Ways of Reducing Pollution in China
China Current Affairs on Pollution and Recycling
Ways of Saving Energy – The 3Rs (Reduce减量, Reuse再利用, and Recycle回收)
How to Recycle Plastics
Reforestation in China and The “Tree Planting Day” (植树节)
Learn to Write a Journal in Chinese
Stories and Anecdotes about Reforestation in China
Protecting the Pandas
Basic Knowledge about the Pandas
Introduction of Panda Natural Reserves
Well-Known Environmental Clubs in China
Reading Strategy—Ways to Learn New Words
Environmental Arts: Learn to Make a Piggy Bank using a Coke Can
Recreational Activities in China for Different Age Groups
Comparing Chinese and Western Recreational Activities
Karaoke in China
Chinese Musical Instruments
Western Influence on Chinese Economy and Employment
Learn to Use Chinese Idioms (成语)
Chinese Slangs, Dialects, and Internet New Words
Saying Large Numbers in Chinese (“千”, “万”, “百万”, “亿”)
Do’s and Don’ts during A Job Interview in China
Techniques in Finding Employment in China
How to Write a Personal Resume (个人简历)
Volunteerism in China and Chinese Volunteer Organizations
Chinese Language Learning and Job Opportunities
15 Chinese Radicals and 75 Characters

Credits 1

Competencies

The Family Descriptive System and Idiomatic Expressions of Love and Dating
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the family descriptive system and idiomatic expressions of love and dating by comprehending and communicating in written and spoken Chinese on topics such as extended family and comparisons of the United States and Chinese dating customs.
Traditional Chinese Health and Medicine and Passive Voice
Students will demonstrate an understanding of traditional Chinese health and medicine and passive voice by comprehending and communicating in written and spoken Chinese on topics such as acupuncture, the concepts of Yin and Yang, illness, and injury.
Chinese Poetry and Folk Songs
Students will demonstrate an understanding of Chinese poetry and folk songs by comprehending and communicating in written and spoken Chinese on topics such as poetry and poetic forms and the comparison of Chinese poetry and folk songs.
Describing Talents and Goals Using Adverbs of Degree
Students will demonstrate an understanding of describing talents and goals using adverbs of degree by comprehending and communicating in written and spoken Chinese on topics such as plans for after high school, United States and Chinese university admissions and student life, and parental influence on decision making.
Persuasive Writing and Speaking in Chinese
Students will demonstrate an understanding of persuasive writing and speaking in Chinese by comprehending and communicating in written and spoken Chinese on topics such as protection of pandas in China and comparisons of environmental protection and conservation efforts in the US and China.
Chinese Formal and Informal Language
Students will demonstrate an understanding of Chinese formal and informal language by comprehending and communicating in written and spoken Chinese on topics such as pop culture, entertainment, and the United States and Chinese economies.
Employment and Job Searches in China
Students will demonstrate an understanding of employment and job searches by comprehending and communicating in written and spoken Chinese on topics such as finding employment in China and Chinese resume writing.

Pre-Requisites

Mandarin Chinese 1 and 2

Honors

Students completing Mandarin Chinese 3 will be awarded honors credit.

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Mandarin Chinese 3 Honors