Viewing, Listening and Speaking: China in Video Clips 1 is guided by the "Reference Framework for Teaching Chinese Culture and National Conditions in International Chinese Education". Drawing its material from currently popular documentaries, the coursebook covers themes spanning the humanities, the natural world, and gastronomy. The selected materials are fresh and innovative, offering content that is both engaging and academically rigorous. This coursebook is designed for intermediate-to-advanced learners of Chinese—specifically those at Level 5 or higher according to the *Chinese Proficiency Grading Standards*. By leveraging multimodal resources, including audio-visual media, the coursebook facilitates significant improvements in learners' listening and speaking skills, enabling them to achieve their educational objectives—particularly regarding the breadth and depth of their understanding of Chinese culture—more rapidly and effectively.
The coursebook is divided into two volumes, comprising four units per volume for a total of 16 lessons. It is typically utilized for a full academic year of study by second-year undergraduate degree students, and is equally suitable for one-year advanced study programs undertaken by intermediate-to-advanced Chinese language trainees. The pedagogical features of this coursebook include: scientific rigor, targeted relevance, systematic structure, authenticity, and practical utility. The compilation of this coursebook adheres to a student-centered educational philosophy; exercises are designed to align with three core educational objectives—the development of students' knowledge, skills, and cultural literacy—while simultaneously taking into account the instructional design needs of teachers. Consequently, the coursebook features comprehensive and meticulous arrangements for every stage of the teaching process, as well as for the various modes of student practice.
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Viewing, Listening and Speaking: China in Video Clips 1
