Chapter One The Objectives and Content of Level One 1
1.Objectives 1
2.Linguistic Skills 1
3.Linguistic Knowledge 3
4.Strategies 5
5.Cultural Competence 7
Chapter Two The Objectives and Content of Level Two 9
1.Objectives 9
2.Linguistic Skills 9
3.Linguistic Knowledge 11
4.Strategies 13
5.Cultural Competence 16
Chapter Three The Objectives and Content of Level Three 18
1.Objectives 18
2.Linguistic Skills 18
3.Linguistic Knowledge 21
4.Strategies 22
5.Cultural Competence 25
Chapter Four The Objectives and Content of Level Four 27
1.Objectives 27
2.Linguistic Skills 27
3.Linguistic Knowledge 30
4.Strategies 31
5.Cultural Competence 34
Chapter Five The Objectives and Content of Level Five 37
1.Objectives 37
2.Linguistic Skills 37
3.Linguistic Knowledge 40
4.Strategies 41
5.Cultural Competence 44
Chapter Six The Objectives and Content of Level Six 46
1.Objectives 46
2.Linguistic Skills 46
3.Linguistic Knowledge 49
4.Strategies 50
5.Cultural Competence 54
Attachments 57
1.The Initials,Finals and Tones ofPinyin 57
2.Common Chinese Characters(for Levels 1-6) 61
3.Common Chinese Words and Phrases(for Levels 1-6) 77
4.Common Grammar Items in Chinese(for Levels 1-6) 135
5.Topics and Contents Recommended for Chinese Language Teaching 167
6.Common Course Structures and Procedures Recommended for Chinese Classroom Teaching 171
7.Common Teaching Modes in Comprehensive Chinese Classes 188
8.Common Assessment Activities Recommended for Chinese Language Teaching 248
Appendices 253
References 253
Useful Links 257
Major Participants in the Research and Revision of the Curriculum 258