The IB Mandarin Chinese course is a two-year course of study which meets the requirements of the IB program. The focus of this course is on language acquisition and development of language skills. These language skills are developed through the study and use of a range of written and spoken material. Such material will extend from the everyday oral exchanges to literary texts. Thematic units include a variety of topics such as communication and media, global issues, social relationships, cultural diversity, customs and traditions, health, leisure, science, and technology, as well as literary study. Both Mandarin/Chinese B SL and HL students learn to communicate in the target language in familiar and unfamiliar contexts. The distinction between language B SL and HL can be seen in the level of competency the student is expected to develop in receptive, productive, and interactive skills. At HL the study of two literary works originally written in the target language is required and students are expected to extend the range and complexity of the language they use and understand to communicate.
Prerequisites
Chinese level IV and teacher recommendation. Open to all Grade 11 and 12 W-L students who meet the prerequisites.
This course prepares students for the required standard level IB examination in Mandarin Chinese, which will be taken at the end of the 6th year of the language study. Students not completing the Internal Assessment and/or not taking the exam will not earn the additional quality point (25816) (25826). This IB course is weighted by applying an additional 1.0 quality point value assigned to the final grade upon completion of the course.