Cleveland High School – Mandarin/Chinese Immersion 3-4

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Mandarin immersion 3-4: This is a full-year course designed for the 10th grade of Mandarin immersion students. This course engages students in an exploration of culture in both contemporary and historical contexts with the goal of reaching intermediate high proficiency level. The course develops students’ awareness and appreciation of cultural products (e.g., tools, books, music, laws, conventions, institutions); practices (patterns of social interactions within a culture); and perspectives (values, attitudes, and assumptions).This course emphasizes communication (understanding and being understood by others) by applying interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational skills in real-life situations. This includes vocabulary usage, language control, communication strategies, and cultural awareness. The course is based on six recommended course themes: Families and Communities, Personal and Public Identities, Beauty and Aesthetics, Science and Technology, Contemporary Life, and Global Challenges. Mandarin immersion 3-4 is aligned with AP test requirements and standards with additional test practices in the second semester.