Stage 1 Chinese - Background Speakers
Length of Course
Level
Learning Area
Core or Specialist
Pre-requisites
Year 10 Chinese
Subject Description
Amazing Chinese
Students are required to undertake an investigative task researching a cultural or social aspect of a prescribed theme or contemporary issue using various resources. There are four prescribed themes: China and the World, Modernisation and Social Change, The Overseas Chinese Speaking Communities and Language in use in Contemporary China.
In ‘China and the World’ students investigate political and historical developments since 1949 and the current population issues and policies. Modernisation and Social Change explores issues
such as changing roles and expectations of men and women, educational change and social/ employment opportunities, the current impact of technology and youth issues.
The Overseas Chinese Speaking Communities topic covers cultural evolution and adaptation and Chinese contributions to Australia. Language in use in Contemporary China explores the impact of new technology such as the Internet, writers in the Chinese language and contemporary film.
To be able to enrol in Year 12 Chinese Stage 2 SACE Course, students must complete two semesters in year 11 Chinese Continuers Stage 1 SACE Course.
Students will develop the ability to effectively use Chinese to communicate with others and have deep understanding in the context and values.
They will have good understanding and appreciation of their own and other cultures.
At the end of the year, students will have developed their analytical, creative and critical thinking in Chinese and have the potential to apply Chinese to work, further study, training or leisure.
- Interaction (50%)
- Text Production (25%)
- Text Analysis (25%)
Stage 2 Chinese
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