Chinese 2
| Department | Foreign language |
|---|---|
| Length | Year |
| Weight | Unweighted |
| Teacher(s) | Ms. Vrudny, Mrs. Siu (formerly), and one other |
Chinese 2 is a level 2 language course, therefore meeting the graduation requirement. Joining requires either Chinese 1 or qualifying through a placement test.
Course catalog description
Level II World Language classes are designed for non-native speakers of the target language. The curriculum prepares students to: perform interpersonal, interpretive and presentational communicative tasks within the novice high to intermediate low range on the ACTFL Proficiency scale; interpret, exchange, and present, information, concepts and ideas both within the classroom and beyond on a variety of topics including connections to other subject areas; and understand the relationship among the products, practices and perspectives of the target culture(s) and other cultures. In addition, students develop insight into their own language and culture. Themes may include family and friends, school schedules, leisure activities, health, shopping, directions, buildings and monuments, places and events.
- Prerequisites: Level 1 or department approval; grades 9-12
- Homework Expectation: Up to 1 hour per week
- District SLOs Addressed in this Course: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Topics covered
Chinese 2 builds on its prerequisite's material, covering characters and grammatical conventions by topic, extensive conversing practice, handwriting and Pinyin typing practice, and basic monolithic mainland Chinese culture.
Should I sign up for this class?
Chinese 2 has textbook workload in addition to a high volume of rotating media-based projects, despite the course catalog claiming there is up to an hour of homework per week. While this class may be necessary for graduation requirements, any student signing up should be prepared for a hefty workload.