A Course in Contemporary Chinese Volume6
當代中文課程第六冊
Overview
A Course in Contemporary Chinese Volume6 is the extension volume of the well-regarded textbook series created by the Mandarin Training Center at National Taiwan Normal University. Designed for learners at the advanced to near-native level, Book 6 focuses on high-level academic, professional, and cultural fluency. It emphasizes formal language, critical thinking, and cultural literacy required for full participation in Mandarin-speaking academic and social environments.
Features
- Sophisticated Content and Structure: Lessons are based on real-world discourse, academic argumentation, and complex societal issues, encouraging in-depth discussion and analysis.
- Advanced Language Patterns: Introduces high-frequency academic vocabulary, refined sentence structures, and rhetorical strategies suitable for debate, presentations, and formal writing.
- Authentic Materials: Includes selections from opinion pieces, cultural commentary, newspaper editorials, academic essays, and interviews with professionals or intellectuals.
- Cultural Depth: Focuses on global and Taiwanese perspectives on topics like cross-strait relations, philosophy, arts, values, and cultural change.
- Skill Integration: Balances the four skills, with particular emphasis on reading comprehension and formal writing.
- Professional and Academic Application: Prepares learners for graduate-level study, professional work in Mandarin, or advanced proficiency exams such as TOCFL Band C / Level 6 or HSK 6+.
Target Audience
Ideal for learners who have completed Books 1–5 or equivalent and wish to achieve superior-level proficiency (CEFR C1–C2). Suitable for graduate students, researchers, educators, or professionals working in Mandarin-speaking contexts.
