This course explores a broad range of themes and ideas expressed through poetry, novels, plays, and Chinese history.
Courses Type: University Preparation
Prerequisite: LKBCU, Grade 11 Simplified Chinese or Assessment Test
Grade 12 Mandarin (LKBDU) explores a broad range of themes and ideas expressed through poetry, novels, plays, and Chinese history. Students will engage with the texts and analyze them through a lens that allows them to connect literature and history to real life issues, and explore how these themes can span over centuries to still be a reflection on today’s society.
LKBDU Online Course Outline and Timeline
Below is the suggested sequence of course unit delivery as well as the recommended number of hours to complete the respective unit. For complete details of targeted expectations within each unit and activity, please see each Unit Overview found in the LKBDU course profile.
| Unit Order | Unit Name | Suggested Time |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Short Stories | 20 Hours |
| Unit 2 | Essay and Poetry | 20 Hours |
| MID SEMESTER POINT | ||
| Unit 3 | Novel Study | 23 Hours |
| Unit 4 | Drama | 25 Hours |
| Unit 5 | Independent Study Unit | 20 Hours |
| FINAL | Final Exam | 2 Hours |
| View Sample GradebookTotal | 110 Hours |
Please note, as per Ministry guidelines, OVS has a mandatory 14 day minimum requirement for student enrollment to be eligible for a midterm report card and 28 days enrollment to be eligible for a final report card.
Fundamental Concepts Covered in Grade 12 International Languages Online Course
The aim of the course is to provide students with the necessary skills in all three strands of the Mandarin language.
Reading: Students will learn to read level-appropriate texts and passages in Mandarin, including poetry, novels, essays, dramatic works and short stories.
Writing: Students will learn to write for a variety of purposes and audiences, using increasingly broad vocabulary and sophisticated language structures.
Communicating: Students will develop their ability to understand and deliver a variety of oral messages, using language appropriate to the level, situation, and communicative purpose.