A Level Chinese Edexcel

This subject is broken down into 40 topics in 4 modules:

  1. Module 1: Understanding and Interpreting Written Material 10 topics
  2. Module 2: Writing in the Target Language 10 topics
  3. Module 3: Individual Research Project 10 topics
  4. Module 4: Literary Texts and Films 10 topics
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Chinese

Module 1: Understanding and Interpreting Written Material

The Internet and Social Media

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The Internet and Social Media

Concepts and Vocabulary

  • 互联网(hù lián wǎng): The Chinese term for the Internet. This can also be referred to as 网络 (wǎng luò) in some contexts.
  • 社交媒体(shè jiāo méi tǐ): Social Media. Essential to understand when discussing any form of online interaction.
  • 微博(wēi bó): One of the most popular social media platforms in China, equivalent to Twitter.
  • 微信(wēi xìn): A widely used messaging, social media and mobile payment app in China.
  • 支付宝 (zhī fù bǎo): A popular digital wallet platform and online payment system.

Impacts and Issues

  • 隐私问题 (yǐn sī wèn tí): Privacy issues. A critical problem related to the use of internet and social media.
  • 网络犯罪 (wǎng luò fàn zuì): Cyber crime. An understanding of this term and related vocabulary is important when discussing threats associated with the internet.
  • 网络欺凌 (wǎng luò qī líng): Cyber bullying. A major issue associated with the misuse of social media.
  • 信息泛滥 (xìn xī fàn làn): Information overload. A consequence of the vast amount of data available online.

Advantages and Disadvantages

  • 信息分享 (xìn xī fēn xiǎng): Information sharing. A key advantage of internet and social media.
  • 便捷性 (biàn jié xìng): Convenience. A major attraction for the use of internet and digital platforms.
  • 沉迷于 (chén mí yú): Addicted to. A phrase often used to describe the negative impact of excessive use of internet and social media.
  • 虚假信息 (xū jiǎ xìn xī): Fake news. A term to describe false information spread through internet and social media platforms.

Legislation and Control

  • 防火长城 (fáng huǒ cháng chéng): The Great Firewall, a term used to describe the legislative control of internet in China.
  • 审查 (shěn chá): Censorship. A frequently discussed issue surrounding China's management of information on the internet.
  • 版权法 (bǎn quán fǎ): Copyright law. An important legal aspect linked with published content over the internet.
  • 数据安全 (shù jù ān quán): Data security. A hot topic in the era of digitisation and use of social media.

Remember to use alter your writing style depending on the task, incorporating these keywords and phrases appropriately. Familiarise yourself with these themes and their corresponding Chinese terminology to ensure a comprehensive discussion in your written answers.

Course material for Chinese, module Module 1: Understanding and Interpreting Written Material, topic The Internet and Social Media

Chinese

Module 3: Individual Research Project

History of China

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History of China

Historical Overview of China

  • The story of China begins with the Prehistoric Era, around 1.7 million years ago, represented by the Peking man and Yuanmou man.
  • The Xia Dynasty (2070–1600 BC), considered China's first dynasty, though lack of archaeological evidence makes it semi-mythical.
  • The Shang Dynasty (1600–1046 BC) was marked by advanced bronze work, a written language and feudal system.
  • The Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BC), the longest-lasting dynasty, introduced the Mandate of Heaven belief.

China's Influential Dynasties

  • The Qin Dynasty (221–206 BC) witnessed China's unification under Emperor Qin Shi Huang and the start of the Great Wall's construction
  • The Han Dynasty (202 BC – AD 220) saw the inception of the Silk Road which played a significant role in cultural, political, and economic interactions.
  • The Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD), often regarded as a high point of Chinese civilization, saw thriving arts, literature, and expansive foreign trade.
  • The Song Dynasty (960–1279 AD) marked advancement in technologies including gunpowder, the compass, and moveable type printing.

China's Modern History

  • The Qing Dynasty (1644–1911), the last imperial dynasty, experienced vast territory expansion but also internal turmoil and rebellions.
  • The 1911 Revolution led to the fall of the Qing Dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China.
  • The Chinese Civil War (1927–1949) ended with the victory of the Communist Party, leading to the foundation of the People's Republic of China.
  • The Cultural Revolution (1966–1976) involved widespread purges and upheavals in society under Mao Zedong.
  • The era from the 1980s witnessed economic reforms that transformed China into one of the world's major economies.

Understanding China Today

  • China's modern society is greatly influenced by its rich history - from the collective mindset formed during the age of emporia, Confucian values that continue to persist, to deep-rooted bureaucratic systems.
  • The Communist Party of China, maintain a strict control on political activity, internet, and press, reflecting continuous threads from the ancient imperial systems.
  • China's rapid economic growth and ambitions represent a continuing theme of power and prowess documented over centuries in Chinese history.
  • China's approach to international relations, territorial claims, and diplomacy also reflect legacies of historical periods such as the “Middle Kingdom” viewpoint and the tributary system.

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