Written by a team of highly experienced instructors, Chinese for Current Affairs is a comprehensive textbook designed to provide advanced students with the skills necessary to comprehend writings of a journalistic genre.
The book is organized thematically and features authentic news reports published in Chinese media, covering a broad range of current topics. It offers advanced learners the chance to expand their vocabulary, learn idiomatic expressions, develop speech patterns, and understand stylistic writing techniques, thus enabling them to successfully transition from reading semi-formal and informal writings to more formal writings.
The broad selection of topics available to instructors offers flexibility in lesson selection, sequencing and pacing; allowing students to apply newly acquired skills from the textbook to recent events in their discussions. Moreover, plentiful well-designed exercises and activities not only help students improve their language skills, but also learn more about politics, international relations, science, law, history, culture, and more. Well-annotated texts, accompanied by a thoughtfully created glossary and detailed grammar notes, not only offer instructors and students great help in their work, but also offer great flexibility that enables Chinese programs to tailor their curriculum and requirements to their unique needs., Advanced Chinese Textbook, Current Affair, Chinese Media, ____, ____, Chinese Newspaper Reading, William Zhou| | 328PAGES