Instructor: Alex Na
Alex Na@pisd.edu

Chinese II & II Honors
Prerequisite Chinese I

Chinese II continues to develop the oral skills with added emphasis on reading and writing skills. The focus is on the development of mid- to high novice proficiency. Expansion of vocabulary and grammatical structures continues. Contrast between English and Chinese will strengthen the language learning process. Culturally related actives of selected Chinese speaking countries or regions will be explored.

Chinese III Honors
Prerequisite:Chinese II or Chines II Honors

Chinese III Honors continues to develop the oral and writing skills with added emphasis on reading. The focus is on the development of novice mid to intermediate low proficiency in speaking with increased emphasis on advanced placement exam preparation. Expansion of vocabulary and grammatical structures continues. Culturally related activities of selected Chinese regions will be explored.

Chinese IV Advanced Placement
Prerequisite Chinese III Honors

AP Chinese Language and Culture covers the equivalent of a two-year college course. It includes aural/oral skills, reading comprehension, grammar, and composition. The AP Chinese Language and Culture course is designed to develop students’ Chinese language proficiencies and culture awareness through speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. This course utilizes higher-level critical thinking and develops useful language skills that can be applied to various activities and disciplines with communication, cultures, connections, comparisons, and communities in and out of the classroom.