Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
DLI-0265
Organization's ID:
21507CM
Organization:
Defense Language Institute
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
19 weeks (570 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Advanced Chinese
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Advanced Grammar
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Advanced Conversation
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Area Studies
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Modern China Topics
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Chinese Literature
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Chinese Business Language and Culture
This course is recommended for a total of 21 semester hours in the upper-division baccalaureate degree category.
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide intensive enhancement training integrating language and area studies in order to develop professional-level skills in listening, reading and speaking. The Advanced Chinese Program is designed to help students expand their knowledge and understanding of the Chinese-speaking countries and areas through listening, reading, speaking, grammar and area studies.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Demonstrate their subject-matter expertise through oral presentations, written papers, and other creative products
  • Effectively research, organize, and use information from multiple sources
  • Synthesize and report research findings clearly, convincingly, and creatively for a professional audience
  • Utilize critical thinking skills and create their own viewpoint
  • Respond to critical thinking, high-level questions from the audience
  • Perform tasks and functions in listening and reading at Level 3 or higher requiring understanding of the social science, military, science, and technology domains
  • Perform tasks and functions in speaking at Level 2 or higher requiring understanding of the social science domains

General Topics:

  • Chinese geography
  • Chinese culture
  • Chinese society
  • Chinese politics
  • Chinese economy
  • Military and security (South China Sea)
  • Science and technology
  • Military and security (Chinese military reform)
  • Human geography
  • Politics and economy (one belt one road)
  • Culture and society (social conflicts)
  • Culture and society (cultural 'invasion' from the West)
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials