11 Chinese (Mandarin)
11CHN Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Miss T. Xu.
Recommended Prior Learning- Year 10 Mandarin.
- In cases of proven language ability, a student may begin at Year 11 with Head of Faculty approval.
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:
- Daily routine.
- Directions.
- School and Education.
- A Cultural Event.
- Travel and Customs.
- Lifestyle.
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. |
Faculties:
Assessment Policy & Procedures Pathway Career Pathways
Historian, Flight Attendant, Counsellor, Journalist, Interpreter, Editor, Data Entry Operator/Transcriptionist, Foreign Policy Officer, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Importer/Exporter, Immigration Officer, Translator, Private Teacher/Tutor
Subject and Associated CostsCourse Costs: $20.00 Online vocabulary learning.
Associated Costs: Nil.