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A Course in Contemporary Chinese: Volume 1: Textbook & Workbook (set of 2 books)

Author: The Mandarin Training Center at National Taiwan Normal University
ISBN: 9788194783060
Binding: Paperback
Year: 2021
Pages: 400 with numerous b/w illustrations
Size: 21 x 28 x 3 cm Weight: 1 kg 253 grams Price: INR 799.00

INTRODUCTION

This six-volume series is a comprehensive learning material that focuses on spoken language in the first three volumes and written language in the latter three volumes.
Volume 1 aims to strengthen daily conversation and applications; Volume 2 contains short essays as supplementary readings; Volume 3 introduces beginning-level written language and discourse, in addition to extended dialogues; Volume 4 uses discourse to solidify the learner’s written language and ability in reading authentic materials; Volumes 5 and 6 are arranged in topics such as society, technology, economics, politics, culture, and environment to help the learner expand their language utilisations in different domains.
Each volume includes a textbook, a student workbook, and a teacher’s manual. In addition, Volumes 1 and 2 include a practice book for characters.

LEVEL OF STUDENTS

A Course in Contemporary Chinese 《當代中文課程》 is suitable for learners of Chinese in Taiwan, as well as for high school or college level Chinese language courses overseas.
Volumes 1 to 6 cover levels A1 to C1 in the CEFR, or Novice to Superior levels in ACTFL Guidelines.

OVERVIEW

1. The series adopts communicative language teaching and task-based learning to boost the learner's Chinese ability.
2. Each lesson has learning objectives and self-evaluation to give the learner a clear record of tasks completed.
3. Lessons are authentic daily situations to help the learner learn in natural contexts.
4. Lexical items and syntactic structures are presented and explained in functional, not structural, perspectives.
5. Syntactic, i.e. grammatical, explanation includes functions, structures, pragmatics, and drills to guide the learner to proper usage.
6. Classroom activities have specific learning objectives, activities, or tasks to help fortify learning while having fun.
7. The “Bits of Chinese Culture” section of the lesson has authentic photographs to give the learner a deeper look at local Taiwanese culture.
8. Online access provides supplementary materials for teachers & students.

The Mandarin Training Center at National Taiwan Normal University

The Mandarin Training Center (MTC) was founded in 1956. The MTC, a subsidiary of National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU), is the largest and oldest institution dedicated to teaching Chinese as a second language in Taiwan. The center has well-equipped facilities and is internationally renowned for its high teaching quality. MTC’s students come from all over the world, and many renowned sinology scholars and important figures in the politics and financial are its alumni.