2023 Senior School Handbook

VCE Languages

Studying a language enables students to better understand the world and communicate with people from other cultures. Knowledge of a Language can provide students with enhanced career opportunities in many fields, including tourism, journalism, international trade, diplomacy and interpreting. Preference is often given to job applicants who have studied a language, even if that language is not directly relevant to the position. Languages offered:

  • French (FR)
  • Chinese Second Language (CSL)
  • Chinese Second Language Advanced (CSLA)
  • Chinese - First Language (CFS)

COURSE OUTLINES

All language courses comprise a variety of topics that fit in to 3 broad themes: The Individual, Chinese/French-Speaking Communities, and The Changing World. These topics are the vehicle through which students demonstrate their mastery of text-types (including letters and emails, diary entries, speeches, articles, reports, short stories) and kinds of writing (personal, informative, persuasive, evaluative and imaginative). Students continue to extend their vocabulary and strengthen their grammar by undertaking tasks focusing on listening, reading, writing and speaking.

French, Chinese (Second Language)

French and the Second Language level of Chinese are designed for students who will, typically, have studied the language for at least 200 hours prior to the commencement of Unit 1. It is possible, however, that some students with less formal experience will also be able to meet the requirements successfully. Students must undertake Unit 3 prior to undertaking Unit 4. Entry into the second language level of Chinese is governed by eligibility criteria. See the Learning Area Manager or the Year Level Leader 12 for further information.

 

Note: There is a fee associated with French Units 1 & 2 of $30.00 per year.**

Note: There is a fee associated with Chinese (Second Language ) 1 & 2 of $25.00 per year.**

Note: There is a fee associated with Chinese (Second Language Advanced) 3 & 4 of $25.00 per year.**

Chinese (First Language)

* Subject to sufficient enrolments 

The First Language level of Chinese is designed for students who will, typically, have spent some time as a resident and/or have had significant experience of studying the language in a country in which that language is a major language of communication. Students must undertake Unit 3 prior to undertaking Unit 4. Entry is governed by eligibility criteria. See the Learning Area Manager or the Year Level Leader 12 for further information. 

  

Note: There is a fee associated with Chinese (First Language) 1 & 2 of $25.00 per year.** 

Note: There is a fee associated with Chinese (First Language) 3 & 4 of $25.00 per year.**