Chinese Language
What's it all about?
Students in Year 9 will be able to undertake this subject as an entry point for Chinese at later years, or as a continuation of their previous studies. By the end of the unit, students will be able to read selected texts with fluency, both silently and aloud; and be able to write and edit language in print and electronic forms using different text types, including: Informal letters, conversations, advertisements, interviews, and brochures. Students will also learn about the rich cultural heritage and history of China.
What type of things will I do?
Learning basic Chinese.
Studying the history, tradition, culture and society in English.
Listening, speaking, reading and writing in Chinese.
What will I learn?
Using Language to Communicate: Chinese History, traditions, culture and ancient and modern Chinese - societies.
Language and Culture: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing skills in Chinese language.
What are the possible pathways?
YEAR | COURSES OFFERED |
YEAR 9 | Chinese Language |
YEAR 10 | Chinese Langauge, Culture and Society Chinese Second Language Chinese First Language |
YEAR 11 - 12 | VCE Chinese Language, Culture and Society VCE Chinese Second Language VCE Chinese First Language IB Chinese B |
Why choose this subject?
Enjoy learning about other cultures.
Would like to speak another language and learn more about your own in the process.
Would like to enhance your future employment and social opportunities by being able to communicate in another language.
Undertaken in English (50%) and Chinese (50%), providing easy access to a second language.