St Peter’s School (Cambridge)
IB Chinese B
Course Description
Higher or Standard Level
The language B course focuses on language acquisition and development in the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. In this course, students further develop their ability to communicate in the target language through the study of language, themes and texts. In addition to developing language skills, language acquisition courses also foster intercultural understanding and global engagement.
There are five broad prescribed themes in this course which provide a context for language acquisition. They are:
- Identities
- Experiences
- Human ingenuity
- Social organisation
- Sharing the planet
Instructions
Once you have selected a course from this group, please select three more International Baccalaureate courses.
Pre-requisites
For entry into standard level, students must be Securely at the expected level for level 6 in Year 11 or equivalent. Entry into higher level requires additional language learning outside of the New Zealand in-school programmes. Chinese B is a language acquisition course and is not suitable for native speakers who have been educated through the medium of Chinese.
Course Specific Costs
$25 - workbook
$15 - cultural activities
Pathway
Students can study Chinese at university as a major, or as part of an interdisciplinary programme such international management. There are career opportunities for those with international language skills in: radio and television, travel and tourism, international sports, journalism, law, teaching, diplomatic services, trade and industry, translation and interpreting services.
Assessment Information
Internal: 25% – Interactive oral, individual oralExternal: 75% – Written examination (reading comprehension, listening comprehension and writing) and written assignment.
Disclaimer
Specific course content may change from what has been advertised in order to remain current and meet students' needs.
The school has the right to make the best decision based on both staffing, and overall student interest, when preparing the final timetable.
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