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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.

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