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The text has been rephrased from:\u003Cbr>“Our mapping documents highlight key differences between the new and 2008 qualification.”\u003Cbr>to\u003Cbr>“Our mapping documents highlight key differences between the new and previous assessments.” | 4 |\n| The text in the Assessment overview for Paper 2 has been updated to reflect the increased optionality of questions for the set works questions. The following text was added:\u003Cbr>“Students select one question from a choice of two for each of their chosen literary text(s).”\u003Cbr>“Students select one question from a choice of two for their chosen film.” | 6 |\n| The Assessment information for Paper 2 has been updated for Sections B and C, to reflect the increased optionality of questions for the set works questions. The following text was added:\u003Cbr>“there will be a choice of two questions for each literary text and film.” | 13 |\n| The following wording was added to the Marking guidance for Paper 2: Written response to works to clarify that indicative content is not intended as a model response:\u003Cbr>\"   but is not intended as a model response. \" | 16 |\n| The following set works were added to Appendix 2: Prescribed literary texts, along with the English titles for existing set works:\u003Cbr>Literary texts\u003Cbr>• 《北京折疊》 (郝景芳), 2016 (novelette) -traditional characters\u003Cbr>• 《北京折叠》 (郝景芳), 2016 (novelette) -simplified characters\u003Cbr>• Folding Beijing (Hao Jingfang), 2016 (novelette) -English\u003Cbr>Films\u003Cbr>• 《一個都不能少》 (張藝謀), 1999-traditional characters\u003Cbr>• 《一个都不能少》 (张艺谋), 1999-simplified characters\u003Cbr>• Not One Less (Zhang Yimou), 1999-English | 49 |\n\nIf you need further information on these changes or what they mean, contact us via our website at: [qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html](qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html).  \nContents  \n1 Introduction  \nWhy choose the Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Chinese (spoken Mandarin/ spoken Cantonese)?  \nSupporting you in planning and implementing this qualification Qualification at a glance  \n2 Subject content and assessment information  \nThemes and sub-themes  \nPaper 1 : Listening, reading and translation  \nPaper 2 : Written response to works and translation  \nPaper 3: Speaking Assessment Objectives  \n3 Administration and general information  \nEntries  \nAccess arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special consideration and malpractice  \nStudent recruitment and progression  \nAppendix 1: Independent research project form (RP3)  \nAppendix 2: Prescribed literary texts and films  \nAppendix 3: Grammar list  \nAppendix 4: The context for the development of this qualification  \nAppendix 5: Transferable skills  \nAppendix 6: Level 3 Extended Project qualification  \nAppendix 7: Codes  \n2  \n2  \n4  \n5  \n8 9  \n11  \n13  \n21  \n42  \n43  \n43  \n43  \n46  \n48  \n49  \n51  \n59  \n61  \n62  \n64  \n1 Introduction  \nWhy choose the Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Chinese (spoken Mandarin/ spoken Cantonese)?  \nWe believe languages should appeal to all students. The Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Chinese (spoken Mandarin/spoken Cantonese) has been developed to inspire all students who have an appreciation of the language, literature, film and culture of the Chinese-speaking world.  \nWe’ve listened to feedback from the languages community – subject associations, acade","cbCaires1F3uZddQ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaires1F3uZddQ","pdf",6304830,67,"English","# Introduction\n## Why choose the Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Chinese (spoken Mandarin/ spoken Cantonese)?\n# Subject content and assessment information\n## Themes and sub-themes\n## Paper 1: Listening, reading and translation\n## Paper 2: Written response to works and translation\n## Paper 3: Speaking Assessment Objectives\n# Administration and general information\n## Entries\n## Access arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special consideration and malpractice\n## Student recruitment and progression\n# Appendix\n## Appendix 1: Independent research project form (RP3)\n## Appendix 2: Prescribed literary texts and films\n## Appendix 3: Grammar list\n## Appendix 4: The context for the development of this qualification\n## Appendix 5: Transferable skills\n## Appendix 6: Level 3 Extended Project qualification\n## Appendix 7: Codes","[{\"question\":\"What are the key dates and identifiers for this qualification?\",\"answer\":\"First teaching is from September 2017, with first certification from 2019. 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