The Goal of Learning A Language
- Communication
Pinyin
and the
Teaching of the Chinese Language
ALBETAC Summer Institute
August 8, 2007
溝通三種模式
3 Modes in Communication
 認知,理解
(單向)
Interpretive
 溝通,交流 （雙向)
 學習成果展示或表演
Interpersonal
Presentational
Interpretive Communicative Mode
認知,理解
 Students actively listen to and read a wide
range of contextualized texts and text styles
and develop aural proficiencies through
exposure to TV commercials, films, radio
programs, public announcements,
advertisements, signs, posters, newspapers,
short stories, and essays.
Interpretive Communicative Mode
認知,理解
 Sample Stimulus Types
– Advertisement
– Article
– E-mail
– Letter
– Note
– Poster
– Sign
– Story
Presentational Communicative Mode
學習成果展示或表演
 Students clearly express themselves orally and in
writing on a variety of familiar topics and in
different styles, including descriptive, narrative,
expository, and persuasive, by employing
vocabulary, structures, and coherent and
organizational devices appropriate to the purpose
to their presentation and the audience or readers.
In addition to developing handwriting skills,
students are comfortable with writing Chinese
on a computer.
Presentational Communicative Mode
學習成果展示或表演
 Sample Activities
– Cultural presentation
– Event planning
 Skills Required
– Describing
– Comparing/contrasting
– Explaining
– Justifying
Interpersonal Communicative Mode
溝通,交流
 Students frequently engage in interactive
activities characteristic of naturally
occurring conversations among native
speakers, respond to questions in a
culturally appropriate way, and express
person views and exchange opinions on
familiar topics.
Interpersonal Communicative Mode
溝通,交流
 All 4 language skills are required
 Using language in cultural/social context
 Communicating opinion, attitude, intent
 Understanding connotation, body language,
para-linguistic messages and different levels
of language registers