Chinese: L6-L8

【NextGen Holistic: Vision (L-H-P-S) - Level 6】

Literature · History · Philosophy · Science

• Deeply recite classic lines from *Seeking Roots V*, including highlights from *The Book of Songs* and *The Book of Changes*, to grasp the wisdom of Chinese civilization. Enhance language expression and depth of thought, and confidently apply classical phrases in daily life—truly achieving “learning for practical use.”
• Immerse in multi-genre storytelling to expand vocabulary and cultural perspective. Understand history and reflect on human nature through captivating stories, further enhancing language sensitivity and cultural literacy.
• Systematically study traditional Chinese arts, object aesthetics, and encyclopedic knowledge. Gain a longitudinal understanding of Chinese civilization and a cross-cultural comparison between China and the world, fostering independent inquiry and cultural expression.
• With high-quality reading materials, deepen knowledge in language, history, humanities, and geography. Improve comprehensive reading skills to independently understand long-form Chinese texts with depth and insight.
• Closely read timeless masterpieces such as *On the Love of Lotus*, *Memorial to Yueyang Tower*, and *A Petition Before the Campaign*. Accumulate classical knowledge and strengthen classical Chinese comprehension for advanced language thinking.
• Master writing techniques across various styles, enabling students to clearly express personal ideas and complete advanced-level Chinese writing tasks with confidence.
• Continue reciting and memorizing selected classical poems to build language refinement—truly achieving “a belly full of poetry shows in one's bearing.”
• Engage in weekly reading and public speaking practice, mastering recitation and presentation techniques to boost confidence and expressive impact.
• When facing various Chinese exams, rely on a solid foundation and targeted practice to deeply understand questions and answer accurately—confidently meeting any challenge.

【NextGen Holistic: Vision (L-H-P-S) - Level 7】

Literature · History · Philosophy · Science

• Deeply recite classic quotes from *Seeking Roots V*, including selections from *The Book of Songs* and *The Book of Changes*, to grasp Chinese wisdom, enhance language expression and depth of thinking, and confidently apply classical knowledge in real life—truly achieving “learning for practical use.”
• Closely read Song lyrics (ci poetry) to experience the deep emotions and cultural richness behind the text, improving students’ aesthetic awareness, literary sensitivity, and nuanced language expression.
• Engage in systematic close reading of full books, mastering scientific reading strategies, understanding book structure and themes, and developing habits of independent thinking and in-depth analysis.
• Explore current social topics through extended reading and group discussions to build logical expression and viewpoint articulation skills, and train students in critical thinking and public speaking.
• Practice expressive reading based on weekly reading and Song lyrics content, enhancing recitation skills and text comprehension, while clearly expressing personal insights during full-book discussions.
• With strong language skills and structured training, students are equipped to confidently tackle all types of Chinese exams—achieving steady success and standing out from the crowd.

【NextGen Holistic: Vision (L-H-P-S) - Level 8】

Literature · History · Philosophy · Science

• Deeply recite classic quotes from *Seeking Roots V*, including cultural gems from *The Book of Songs* and *The Book of Changes*, to grasp Chinese wisdom, enhance expressive ability and depth of thought, and confidently apply classical knowledge in daily life—truly achieving “learning for practical use.”
• Closely read renowned classical texts to explore emotional power and cultural richness within the language, improving aesthetic appreciation and literary sensitivity while developing refined and deep Chinese expression skills.
• Engage in short classical Chinese translation exercises to simultaneously enhance comprehension of classical texts and strengthen both language conversion and writing abilities in modern Chinese.
• Incorporate award-winning short films, current events, and historical anecdotes to lead themed discussions and opinion presentations—training students in critical thinking, logical expression, and public speaking confidence.
• Conduct close reading of key works from full-length books, guided by instructors to master structural analysis and content mapping, gradually building a robust system for independent reading, deep thinking, and high-quality expression.
• On the exam front, through systematic training and strong language accumulation, students are well-prepared to tackle various Chinese exams with precision and clarity—achieving steady success and standing out from the crowd.