Havergal's Uncalendar, 2020-21 Academic Year

LKBCU – International Languages, Level 2 Simplified Chinese, Academic 1 CREDIT With 5,000 years of history, one-fifth of the world population and the fact that Chinatowns exist in all major cities in the world, Chinese influence is everywhere. Learning Mandarin provides a way for you to deepen your thoughts and widen your vision. In this course, you will continue to develop and apply your oral communication skills and improve your reading comprehension and writing skills by participating a variety of learning activities. You will be able to start expanding your vocabulary by making different combinations of individual characters you have previously learned. You will be able to communicate colours and clothing, weather and vacation, hobbies and daily routine, school subjects and facilities and make phone calls and requests. You will continue to explore Chinese culture, including traditional Chinese festivals, social customs and the arts, by participating in cultural events and activities involving both in and out of school studies and excursions. LKMBD or the same level of knowledge is required. Prerequisite: LKBBD – International Languages, Level 1 Simplified Chinese, Academic LKBDU – International Languages, Level 3 Simplified Chinese, University Preparation 1 CREDIT “If you want to see 1,000 miles wider, you need to climb one storey higher.” This is from one of the most famous Chinese poems and it appropriately describes the third year of Chinese study: aiming higher achieves more. In the third year of Chinese study, you will explore more traditional Chinese idioms to enhance your language ability and thinking skills throughout the year. You will learn to describe appearance and health, food and nutrition, shopping and decision- making, community and living environment, life and home. You will continue to explore Chinese culture by participating in cultural events and activities involving both in and out of school studies and excursions. LKMCU is required. Prerequisite: LKBCU – International Languages, Level 2 Simplified Chinese, Academic

The simplified Chinese courses are also available as e-Learning courses.

LKBBDe – International Languages, Simplified Chinese Level 1, e-Learning 1 CREDIT

LKBCUe – International Languages, Simplified Chinese Level 2, e-Learning 1 CREDIT Prerequisite: LKBBD – International Languages, Level 1 Simplified Chinese, University Preparation LKBDUe – International Languages, Simplified Chinese Level 3/AP Mandarin, e-Learning 1 CREDIT Prerequisite: LKBCU – International Languages, Level 3 Mandarin, University Preparation *A language placement test is required for admission. The optional AP segments will prepare highly motivated students to write the AP Chinese (Mandarin) Language and Culture exam in May.

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