IB Chinese
YAYA Mandarin IB Chinese courses is designed for students who are going to take the IBDP Chinese, which follows closely the latest edition of IB Chinese test syllabus and guidelines. Our teacher will select appropriate IB Chinese related materials based on your specific needs and level. We aim to improve students ability in all aspect of learning including speaking, listening, reading and writing, and also help them to achieve the best scores in their IB Chinese test.
YAYA Mandarin provides tuition for the following subjects:
- IB Chinese Language A (Language & Literature / Literature (Standard Level / Higher Level))
- IB Chinese Language B (SL and HL)
- IB Chinese Language ab initial (SL)
Course Highlight:
- Customized courses and materials
- Flexible schedule and place
- Coaching by experienced and patient tutors
- Reasonable fees
Course Rates:
| CLASS TYPE | PRIVATE CLASS | ONLINE PRIVATE CLASS |
|---|---|---|
| RATE/PER HOUR | $1000/package of 10 hours (2 hours per session for 1 student) | $850/package of 10 hours (2 hours per session for 1 student) |
Course Details:
IB Chinese Language A (Language & Literature / Literature (Standard Level / Higher Level)
IB Chinese language A: literature
Students will focus exclusively on literary texts, adopting a variety of approaches to textual criticism. Students explore the nature of literature, the aesthetic function of literary language and literary textuality, and the relationship between literature and the world.
IB Chinese language A: literature & Literature
In this course, students study a wide range of literary and non-literary texts in a variety of media. By examining communicative acts across literary form and textual type alongside appropriate secondary readings, students will investigate the nature of language itself and the ways in which it shapes and is influenced by identity and culture. Approaches to study in the course are meant to be wide ranging and can include literary theory, sociolinguistics, media studies and critical discourse analysis among others.
Related Topics:
- Culture, language and identity
- Science, technology and society
- Equality and inequality
- Conflict, peace and security
- Environmental and/or economic sustainability
- Health and development
IB Chinese Language B (SL and HL)
At both levels of language B (SL and HL), students learn to communicate in the target language in familiar and unfamiliar contexts. They describe situations, narrate events, make comparisons, explain problems, and state and support their personal opinions on a variety of topics relating to course content. The study of two literary works originally written in the target language is required only at language B HL. The distinction between language B SL and HL can also be seen in the level of competency the student is expected to develop in the receptive, productive and interactive skills.
| Theme | Guiding principle | Optional recommended topics | Possible questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identities | Explore the nature of the self and what it is to be human. | a. Lifestyles b. Health and wellbeing c. Beliefs and values d. Subcultures e. Language and identity | • What constitutes an identity? • How do language and culture contribute to form our identity? |
| Experiences | Explore and tell the stories of the events, experiences and journeys that shape our lives. | a. Leisure activities b. Holidays and travel c. Life stories d. Rites of passage e. Customs and traditions f. Migration | • How does our past shape our present and our future? • How and why do different cultures mark important moments in life? |
| Human ingenuity | Explore the ways in which human creativity and innovation affect our world. | a. Entertainment b. Artistic expressions c. Communication and media e. Technology f. Scientific innovation | • What can we learn about a culture through its artistic expression? • How do the media change the way we relate to each other? |
| Social organization | explore the ways in which groups of people organize themselves, or are organized, through common systems or interests. | a. Social relationships b. Community c. Social engagement d. Education e. The working world f. Law and order | • What is the individual’s role in the community? • What role do rules and regulations play in the formation of a society? |
| Sharing the planet | Explore the challenges and opportunities faced by individuals and communities in the modern world. | a. The environment b. Human rights c. Peace and conflict d. Equality e. Globalization f. Ethics g. Urban and rural environment | • What environmental and social issues present challenges to the world, and how can these challenges be overcome? • What challenges and benefits does globalization bring? |
Assessment Overview:
IB Chinese Language B (HL)
| Assessment component | Weighting |
|---|---|
| External assessment (4 hours) | 80% |
| Paper 1: Guided textual analysis (2 hour 15 minutes) The paper consists of two non-literary passages, from two different text types, each accompanied by a question. Students write an analysis of each of the passages. (40 marks) | 35% |
| Paper 2: Comparative essay (1 hour 45 minutes) The paper consists of four general questions. In response to one question students write a comparative essay based on two works studied in the course. (30 marks) | 25% |
| HL essay Students submit an essay on one non-literary text or a collection of non-literary texts by one same author, or a literary text or work studied during the course. (20 marks) The essay must be 1,200-1,500 words in length. | 20% |
| Internal assessment This component consists of an individual oral which is internally assessed by the teacher and externally moderated by the IB at the end of the course. | 20% |
| Individual oral (15 minutes) Supported by an extract from both one non-literary text and one from a literary work, students will offer a prepared response of 10 minutes, followed by 5 minutes of questions by the teacher, to the following prompt: Examine the ways in which the global issue of your choice is presented through the content and form of two of the works that you have studied. (40 marks) | 20% |
IB Chinese Language B (SL)
IB Chinese Language A (Language & Literature / Literature (Standard Level / Higher Level)
Target students
The language ab initio course is a language acquisition course for students with no prior experience of the target language, or for those students with very limited previous experience.
Recommended Topics
Five prescribed themes: identities, experiences, human ingenuity, social organization and sharing the planet. The language ab initio syllabus prescribes four topics for each of the five prescribed themes for a total of 20 topics.
Assessment overview
- Customized courses and materials
- Flexible schedule and place
- Coaching by experienced and patient tutors
- Reasonable fees
Contact Us
info@yayamandarin.com / Tel. 90820053