COURSE NAME: Chinese Language and Culture II

SCHOOL DISTRICT: Maple Hill High School - Schodack Central School District

INSTRUCTOR: Mr. Mark Hoyt

FULL YEAR

Maximum Enrollment all sites Total : 30

COURSE PREREQUISITES:

Basic knowledge of Chinese language is necessary to take this course (although this does not necessarily
mean you had to have taken my first-year course to enroll in this one). Other exposure to the Chinese
language might make you capable to succeed in this intermediate level language course. Contact the
instructor for further clarification.

BRIEF COURSE DESCRIPTION / OUTLINE:

This exciting new course is designed for individuals who wish to continue
to learn about the most widely spoken language in the world today. Reading and writing
basic Chinese characters will be the main emphasis in this continuation of the first year
class. In fact, there will be an increase amount of character writing in this second-year
class than in the previous year. Students, however, will continue to learn about essential
grammar patterns and syntax structures as they become increasingly familiar with one of
the world's oldest culture and civilization. Core aspect of Chinese culture and history will
be also be explored through out this year-long course through both individual as well as
group project-based research.

OTHER NOTES / MISCELLANEOUS:

This class will continue to involve numerous short readings, many written reviews on these short readings, and students are expected to be willing to participate in class work as well as work independently and in small group settings for these projects. Homework will be unpredictably given on the whim of the instructor.

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