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An inspiring and culturally relevant course has been developed, based on feedback from teachers, students, subject associations, academics and advisors.  \nThe qualification has a clear structure, which will enable students to develop advanced-level, transferable language alongside a deeper cultural appreciation of Chinese and Chinese-speaking culture. There is an emphasis on promoting understanding of grammar in order to allow spontaneous, creative use of language to suit different purposes. The themes are engaging and relevant, combining familiar and new content. Popular texts and films have been chosen, both classical and contemporary.  \nThis Getting Started guide provides an overview of the A level specification, to help you get to grips with the content and assessment, and to understand what these mean for you and your students.  \nWe provide a package of support to help you plan and implement the specification .  \n● Planning: mapping documents to show how previous Chinese courses match the A level; an editable course planner; a student guide; and schemes of work which you can adapt to suit your department  \n● Personal support: Sheena Newland, Subject Advisor  \n● Teaching and learning: a range of guides containing practical approaches to areas such as analysing films and literature, conducting research and essay writing; film and literature PowerPoints to support you with teaching.  \nThese support documents are available on the GCE A-Level Chinese pages on the Pearson website:  \n[https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/chinese-2017.html](https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/chinese-2017.html)  \n2 What’s changed?  \n2.1 How has the A level changed?  \nChanges to A level qualifications  \nFrom September 2017, A level Chinese has been a fully linear qualification . This means that all examinations must be sat (and the speaking assessment conducted) at the end of the course. More information about the implications of the move to linear assessment is given on page 13.  \nFor first assessment in 2026, Paper 1 reading and listening comprehension questions arepresented in, and require answers in English.  \nIn addition, for first assessment in 2026, Paper 2 response to set works questions arepresented in both Chinese and English. Answers to Paper 2 continue to be required in Chinese. Two additional set works were added to the Specification, along with a choice of option (a) or (b) for each set work.  \nChanges to Assessment Objectives  \nThe A level languages Assessment Objectives have been revised.There are two main changes to the Assessment Objectives:  \n● An AO4 was introduced. This requires knowledge, understanding and critical response  \n– and at A level analytical response – to cultural and social issues relating to targetlanguage communities .  \n● AO3 has a greater proportion of the marks than in the previous specification, and has a subtly changed emphasis – there is greater emphasis now on active application of grammar ","cbCaineCs3szZt75","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaineCs3szZt75","pdf",2016081,23,"English","# Introduction\n# What’s changed?\n## How has the A level changed?\n## Changes to Assessment Objectives\n## Changes to Pearson Edexcel GCE A level Chinese\n# Planning\n## Planning and delivering linear A level courses\n## Suggested resources\n## Delivery models\n# Content guidance\n## Themes and sub-themes\n## Prescribed works\n# Assessment guidance\n## Implications of linear assessment\n## Breakdown of Assessment Objectives\n## Assessment overview\n## Further details on the speaking assessment","[{\"question\":\"What does “fully linear qualification” mean for A Level Chinese?\",\"answer\":\"From September 2017, A level Chinese is fully linear, meaning all examinations (including the speaking assessment) are sat at the end of the course.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the key changes to the Assessment Objectives?\",\"answer\":\"AO4 was introduced for knowledge, understanding, and critical response to cultural and social issues, while AO3 has a greater proportion of marks with increased emphasis on active application of grammar to generate independent language.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the structure of the papers and their assessment focus?\",\"answer\":\"Paper 1 assesses listening, reading and translation across Themes 1–4; Paper 2 assesses written response to set works and translation covering literary works and film; Paper 3 assesses speaking based on independent research and Themes 1–4.\"}]","A Level Chinese Getting Started Guide - GCE A Level Chinese 2017 | PDF",1792467000,58]