Mandarin Chinese

Overview Mandarin Chinese is the most spoken language in the world. Learn to speak Mandarin, you can communicate with millions of people around the world. The Mandarin International A Level course covers a variety of interesting topics which enables an intellectual journey of studying. Here at Rugby, our programmes balance a thorough knowledge and understanding of language as well as cultural aspects, aiming to develop skills learners need for their next steps in education and employment. We recommend candidates who are beginning this course should have previously completed an IGCSE/GCSE course or equivalent in Chinese to a very high standard.

Syllabus Edexcel AS Chinese (8CN0) and A level Chinese (9CN0)

Course Aims The study of Mandarin Chinese at Advanced level study will: • develop the full range of linguistic skills of students in listening, speaking, reading and writing • promote critical thinking through the study of the core course topic areas, including literature and film • instil a greater understanding of the Chinese-speaking world and culturesencourage independent learning and resilience

Course Content Students of Mandarin at Advanced level will investigate themes addressing a broad range of current social issues and trends, as well as studying the political and artistic culture of the Chinese-speaking world through the media, film and literature.

Assessment The AS course is assessed by terminal examinations at the end of the LXX (Year 12) and the A Level course at the end of the XX (Year 13).

The key skills assessed are: Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing.

Advanced level Chinese also includes the study of contemporary literature and film.