10CHN

10 Chinese (Mandarin)

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Miss T. Xu.

MYP Language Acquisition

Optional Subject

Objectives

To extend students' linguistic and cultural understanding and their ability to interact appropriately with others.
To introduce students to new ways of thinking about, questioning, and interpreting the world and their place in it.
To acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes that equip students for living in a world of diverse peoples, languages and cultures.
To challenge and consider our own identities and assumptions.
To develop understanding of the power of language.
To enjoy using another language in meaningful situations.

The course builds on topics covered in Year 9. Students continue to develop their skills using a wide variety of tasks, authentic resources and digital tools.

Content

MYP Unit	Outline
Sports	Students learn to communicate with their team members effectively during gameplay and understand the game rules in Chinese through the process of learning how to play a traditional Chinese sports game called Shabao.
Journey to the West	By studying the traditional Chinese novel "Journey to the West," students learn to express their emotions effectively, acquire idiomatic expressions in Chinese, and explore universal themes like friendship, self-discovery, perseverance, and the triumph of good over evil. Students are encouraged to engage in meaningful interactions in Chinese and enhance their language proficiency in this unit.
Yummy Food	Students learn to talk about meals in Chinese, including Chinese food recipes, ordering food at a Chinese restaurant, and expressing their favourite foods.
Travel to China	Students learn to talk about travelling in China, including aspects such as food, transportation, attractions, and more. They can apply the knowledge they have acquired throughout the school year to plan and organise a 7-day trip to China.

Languages Assessment Policy & Procedures

Recommended Prior Learning

Year 9 Mandarin.
In cases of proven language ability, a student may begin at Year 10 level – following discussion with Head of Faculty.

Subject and Associated Costs

Associated Costs: Lunch trip (TBC).

Pathway

Assessment Information

Criteria A: Listening Comprehension.
Criteria B: Reading Comprehension.
Criteria C: Speaking.
Criteria D: Writing.

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