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A-Level Chinese (Mandarin) (Pearson Edexcel 9CN0), a reformed modern-foreign-language qualification with thematic study, prescribed works and an individual research project.
Overview
A-Level Chinese (Mandarin) (Pearson Edexcel 9CN0), a reformed modern-foreign-language qualification with thematic study, prescribed works and an individual research project.
Complete topic map
Every topic recorded for this subject in the curriculum is reproduced below in its full hierarchy. The descriptions reflect the mapped scope without implying additional exam rules.
A core social theme of the Chinese-speaking world (for example the changing family or digital life and the cyber-society).
A second social theme, such as voluntary work and charity or regional identity and diversity in the Chinese-speaking world.
A cultural theme such as the cultural heritage, arts scene or music of the Chinese-speaking world.
A second cultural theme, such as cinema, festivals and traditions, or fashion and trends in the Chinese-speaking world.
A political theme such as immigration and migration or politics and youth engagement in the Chinese-speaking world.
A second political theme, such as multiculturalism or social and political activism and protest in the Chinese-speaking world.
The prescribed grammar and syntax for the level, plus two-way translation between Chinese and English.
Understanding spoken Chinese from authentic audio and video and responding.
Understanding written Chinese texts and summarising and responding to them.
Spontaneous spoken interaction, discussion of stimulus cards and debate of the themes in Chinese.
In-depth study, in Chinese, of one prescribed literary work from the current specification list for the written essay.
In-depth study of one prescribed film for the written essay (or, as the alternative route, a second prescribed literary text).
A self-chosen research question on an aspect of the Chinese-speaking world, researched independently and defended in the speaking assessment.
Where this subject applies
These pathways and regions are explicitly connected to the subject in the curriculum.
AS-Level
Advanced Subsidiary — the first year of A-Level study (standalone or first half of the full A-Level).
A-Level (A2)
The full Advanced Level — AS content plus the second-year A2 content.
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