TY  - BOOK
AU  - Ning,Yi
AU  - Fang,Jing
AU  - Shao,Wei
AU  - Yang,Zhengrong
AU  - Tyldesley,Esther
TI  - Social perspective: an intermediate-advanced Chinese course
SN  - 9781003128403
U1  - 495.182421 
PY  - 2021///
CY  - London
PB  - Routledge
KW  - Chinese language
KW  - Textbooks for foreign speakers
KW  - English
KW  - Grammar
KW  - FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY / General
KW  - bisacsh
KW  - FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY / Chinese
KW  - LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Journalism
KW  - China
KW  - Social conditions
KW  - Social life and customs
N2  - Social Perspective is a course set over one academic year for intermediate learners of Chinese. In two volumes, it focuses on developing learners' language competency to a high advanced plus/advanced level (ACTFL/CEFR B2-C1) through exploring social issues in contemporary China. The textbook draws upon the discussion of a wide range of current social issues in China to provide students with a real-life background to increase their debating and written skills. Volume II explores six topics: demographic issues, love' and sex', technology, medical care, the economy and education. The textbook is written in fluent, accurate and high-quality Chinese language which is conveniently broken down to highlight all the important language elements (expressions, vocabulary, phrases and grammar). This course will equip students with language production capability at an advanced level and prepare students for the transition from academic study to employment. Each lesson includes a wide range of language drills and exercises designed to quickly improve learners' oral expression and conceptual understanding through group discussions, essays, presentations, bidirectional translation and critical reflection. Online resources such as lesson text audio, videos, independent learning resources and supplementary reading material are also included at [URL]. Written by a team of highly experienced teachers, Social Perspective is the ideal course to progress intermediate students to an advanced level. Academics and researchers with an interest in Chinese contemporary social issues will also find this a useful tool for further language study
UR  - https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781003128403
ER  -