Social Perspective: An Intermediate-Advanced Chinese Course: Volume I

The textbook "Social Perspective" is a course book for intermediate learners of Chinese, focusing on developing language competency to a high advanced plus/advanced level (ACTFL/CEFR B2-C1) through exploring social issues in contemporary China. It is written in fluent, accurate and high-quality Chinese language and includes a wide range of language drills and exercises to improve learners oral expression and conceptual understanding. Online resources such as audio recordings, dictation exercises and supplementary reading material are also included.

Format: Hardback
Length: 194 pages
Publication date: 18 May 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Social Perspective is a comprehensive one-year course designed for intermediate learners of Chinese. Spanning two volumes, it aims to enhance learners' language proficiency to a high advanced plus/advanced level (ACTFL/CEFR B2-C1) by delving into social issues in contemporary China. The textbook incorporates a wide range of current social topics in China to provide students with a real-life backdrop, enhancing their debating and written skills.

Volume I delves into five key topics: gender equality, e-commerce, Internet culture, food and health, and environmental protection. Written in fluent, accurate, and high-quality Chinese, the textbook is skillfully structured to highlight essential language elements such as expressions, vocabulary, phrases, and grammar. This course equips students with advanced language production capabilities and prepares them for the transition from academic study to employment.

Each lesson is packed with a diverse array of language drills and exercises, fostering learners' oral expression and conceptual understanding through group discussions, essays, presentations, bidirectional translation, and critical reflection. Online resources, including audio recordings, dictation exercises, and supplementary reading material, further enhance the learning experience.

Crafted by a team of highly experienced teachers, Social Perspective is an ideal course for intermediate students seeking to advance their language skills to an advanced level. Additionally, academics and researchers with an interest in Chinese contemporary social issues will find this textbook a valuable resource for further language study.

Weight: 544g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367652166