An advanced level Chinese language course for Chinese heritage students who can communicate in Chinese orally on topics of general interest and can read and write mid-length passages in Chinese with a command of 1500-2000 Chinese characters. The course continues to focus on reading and writing skills and expand the depth and scope of exposure to Chinese culture beyond the intermediate level. Students learn to read and comprehend a variety of texts from Chinese newspapers/magazines, TV/films, and literary works and to write creatively and professionally in Chinese using sophisticated vocabulary and advanced Chinese characters.