???? Developing Advanced Proficiency in Chinese through Modern Issues Volume I

Developing Advanced Proficiency in Chinese through Modern Issues serves as a solid foundational textbook for the intermediate and advanced level in two volumes, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of language and concepts. The 24 units include a wide range of topics, including popular culture, e-commerce, green energy, and telecommunications fraud, reflecting the dynamic nature of China’s evolving social landscape. Designed for two sequential advanced courses, the set spans one academic year.

While Volume 1 features podcast-style dialogues to bridge spoken and written language, Volume 2 focuses on formal news-style reports, preparing learners for advanced skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Each lesson includes audiovisual content, readings, vocabulary, and discussion questions, encouraging students to critically engage with key issues and apply their language skills in real-world contexts.

Key grammar and language points are explained with examples, and targeted exercises reinforce learning. Reading passages, discussions, and practical assignments foster real-world language use, including summarizing news-related articles or videos, expressing personal opinions, and translation.

Support materials for this book include video materials and authentic resources, supporting learners in reaching advanced proficiency. This volume is an invaluable resource for those striving to excel in Chinese while gaining a deep understanding of contemporary Chinese society.

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???? Developing Advanced Proficiency in Chinese through Modern Issues Volume I

Developing Advanced Proficiency in Chinese through Modern Issues serves as a solid foundational textbook for the intermediate and advanced level in two volumes, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of language and concepts. The 24 units include a wide range of topics, including popular culture, e-commerce, green energy, and telecommunications fraud, reflecting the dynamic nature of China’s evolving social landscape. Designed for two sequential advanced courses, the set spans one academic year.

While Volume 1 features podcast-style dialogues to bridge spoken and written language, Volume 2 focuses on formal news-style reports, preparing learners for advanced skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Each lesson includes audiovisual content, readings, vocabulary, and discussion questions, encouraging students to critically engage with key issues and apply their language skills in real-world contexts.

Key grammar and language points are explained with examples, and targeted exercises reinforce learning. Reading passages, discussions, and practical assignments foster real-world language use, including summarizing news-related articles or videos, expressing personal opinions, and translation.

Support materials for this book include video materials and authentic resources, supporting learners in reaching advanced proficiency. This volume is an invaluable resource for those striving to excel in Chinese while gaining a deep understanding of contemporary Chinese society.

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???? Developing Advanced Proficiency in Chinese through Modern Issues Volume I

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???? Developing Advanced Proficiency in Chinese through Modern Issues Volume I

???? Developing Advanced Proficiency in Chinese through Modern Issues Volume I

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Developing Advanced Proficiency in Chinese through Modern Issues serves as a solid foundational textbook for the intermediate and advanced level in two volumes, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of language and concepts. The 24 units include a wide range of topics, including popular culture, e-commerce, green energy, and telecommunications fraud, reflecting the dynamic nature of China’s evolving social landscape. Designed for two sequential advanced courses, the set spans one academic year.

While Volume 1 features podcast-style dialogues to bridge spoken and written language, Volume 2 focuses on formal news-style reports, preparing learners for advanced skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Each lesson includes audiovisual content, readings, vocabulary, and discussion questions, encouraging students to critically engage with key issues and apply their language skills in real-world contexts.

Key grammar and language points are explained with examples, and targeted exercises reinforce learning. Reading passages, discussions, and practical assignments foster real-world language use, including summarizing news-related articles or videos, expressing personal opinions, and translation.

Support materials for this book include video materials and authentic resources, supporting learners in reaching advanced proficiency. This volume is an invaluable resource for those striving to excel in Chinese while gaining a deep understanding of contemporary Chinese society.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781032847634
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 12/02/2025
Pages: 202
Product dimensions: 6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

ShuPei Wang is Professor of Chinese at Brigham Young University.

Yina Ma Patterson is Adjunct Chinese Instructor at Brigham Young University.

Qiang Zhang is Lecturer in Chinese at the University of Pennsylvania.

Table of Contents

About the authors

Foreword by Tong Chen

Acknowledgements

User’s Guide

1.第一课   食在中国 Modern Chinese Culinary Culture

2.第二课   流行文化 Popular Culture

3.第三课   音乐与本土化元素 Music and Localization Elements

4.第四课   电商经济 E-commerce Economy

5.第五课   旅游消费 Tourism and Consumption

6.第六课   健康中国 Healthy China

7.第七课   竞争格局 Competitive Landscape

8.第八课   “草根” 阶层 The “Grassroots Class”

9.第九课   人口政策与趋势 Population Policies and Trends

10.第十课   中国楼市 China’s Real Estate Market

11.第十一课   中国制造到中国智造 From “Made in China” to Innovated in China

12. 第十二课   中国影视 Chinese Film and Television

附录:视频文稿 Appendix: Video Scripts

Index

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