Introductory Mandarin Chinese 11

Introductory Mandarin Chinese 11 is a provincially prescribed curriculum designed for students who may not have taken Mandarin Chinese 5 to 10. Successful completion of this course should provide students with a level of competence that will allow them to successfully participate in Mandarin Chinese 11 and 12 courses. Introductory Mandarin Chinese 11 is a four-credit Grade 11 course. However, to alleviate scheduling pressure on students during their final two years, it can be offered at the Grade 10 level.

To provide students with an equivalent preparation for Mandarin Chinese 11 and 12 courses, this course incorporates material from the prescribed learning outcomes, suggested instructional strategies, suggested assessment strategies, and recommended learning resources identified for grades 5 to 10.

A major aim of this course is to balance expectations regarding the emergent language skills of students who are new to the study of Mandarin Chinese with consideration of their ages, life experiences, and prior knowledge.

In addition to the activities suggested in this section of the Integrated Resource Package, teachers may adapt instructional and assessment activities suggested for earlier grade levels, taking into account the interests of senior secondary students.

Last Modified: March 24, 1999

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