11CHN

11 Chinese (Mandarin)

Teacher in Charge: Miss T. Xu.

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 an understanding of the power of language.
To enjoy using another language in meaningful situations.

Content

Topics continue to develop communication and focus on both personal details and life in Chinese speaking regions.

They may include:

Learning and Assessment Area	Description
Listening Comprehension	Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken Chinese texts relating to areas of most immediate relevance.
Reading Comprehension	Demonstrate an understanding of a variety of Chinese texts on areas of most immediate relevance.
Conversation	Interact using spoken Chinese to communicate personal information, ideas and opinions in different situations.
Writing Portfolio	Write a variety of text types in Chinese on areas of most immediate relevance.