Chinese

         The Chinese course is divided into 4 levels. Placement is based on past course work and current knowledge.
         The focus of the Chinese course is to build an understanding of complicated words, phrases, sentences, songs, stories, dialogues in context, as well as an appreciation of the differences between Chinese and English. Students also learn to translate language and content ideas from other subjects into Chinese. The course encompasses all key language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing with an overall emphasis on the use of Chinese for pragmatic communication.

           

         Furthermore, to learn Chinese profoundly, it is not only the study of how to read and write Chinese, but students also make understand about Chinese culture, traditions, and festivals. Thus, this course provides the opportunity to learn Chinese culture,traditions, and festivals by doing some activities, such as, field trips, Chinese chess, and Chinese New Year's Day.                               

        Grade is depended on supporting documentation, quizzes, and class participation.