{"product_id":"mastering-chinese-through-global-debate-9781626163058","title":"Mastering Chinese through Global Debate","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Dana Scott Bourgerie | Rachel Yu Liu | Lin Qi\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Georgetown University Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Georgetown University Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Chinese\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile language instructors recognize the value of debate as a means of facilitating Advanced- and Superior-level skills, no single advanced Chinese textbook exists that provides level-specific scaffolded language exercises, rhetorical strategies, and topic-specific texts within the context of debate. Mastering Chinese through Global Debate, designed to meet the ACTFL proficiency guidelines and featuring content written by a professional Chinese journalist, offers learners the means to develop sophisticated language skills with the goal of achieving Superior-level proficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe textbook provides sets of readings and exercises that culminate in debates on key cultural topics with fellow students at home and\/or with native speakers abroad via teleconference technology. Each of the six chapters includes detailed explanations, idea maps, word banks, writing and speaking samples, varied drills, and a rhetorical methods section--all of which foster language and critical thinking skills and prepare students to analyze and debate on complex topics. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe textbook's audio companion is available at press.georgetown.edu and includes MP3 files of the feature article and a mock debate in each chapter, as well as transcripts of the audio, encouraging students to both listen and read. Instructors can also access a free answer key on the Georgetown University Press website.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Georgetown University Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47890354143383,"sku":"9781626163058","price":4307.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781626163058.webp?v=1781179654","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/mastering-chinese-through-global-debate-9781626163058","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}