Chapter One The Objectives and Content of Level One 1. Objectives 2. Linguistic Skills 3. Linguistic Knowledge 4. Strategies 5. Cultural Competence Chapter Two The Objectives and Content of Level Two 1. Objectives 2. Linguistic Skills 3. Linguistic Knowledge 4. Strategies 5. Cultural Competence Chapter Three The Objectives and Content of Level Three 1. Objectives 2. Linguistic Skills 3. Linguistic Knowledge 4. Strategies 5. Cultural Competence Chapter Four The Objectives and Content of Level Four 1. Objectives 2. Linguistic Skills 3. Linguistic Knowledge 4. Strategies 5. Cultural Competence Chapter Five The Objectives and Content of Level Five 1. Objectives 2. Linguistic Skills 3. Linguistic Knowledge 4. Strategies 5. Cultural Competence Chapter Six The Objectives and Content of Level Six 1. Objectives 2. Linguistic Skills 3. Linguistic Knowledge 4. Strategies 5. Cultural Competence Attachments 1. The Initials, Finals and Tones of Pinyin 2. Common Chinese Characters (for Levels 1-6) 3. Common Chinese Words and Phrases (for Levels 1-6) 4. Common Grammar Items in Chinese (for Levels 1-6) 5. Topics and Contents Recommended for Chinese Language Teaching 6. Common Course Structures and Procedures Recommended for Chinese Classroom Teaching 7. Common Teaching Modes in Comprehensive Chinese Classes 8. Common Assessment Activities Recommended for Chinese Language Teaching Appendices References Useful Links Major Participants in the Research and Revision of the Curriculum