Chinese

Year 11 Chinese

Purpose and Structure

VCE Chinese (Second Language) and VCE Chinese (Second Language Advanced) focuses on interpersonal communication, interpreting the language of other speakers, and presenting information and ideas in Chinese on a range of themes and topics. Students develop and extend skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing and viewing in Chinese and develop cultural understanding in interpreting and creating language. Students develop their understanding of the relationships between language and culture in new contexts and consider how these relationships shape communities. Students make connections and comparisons based on personal reflections about the role of language and culture in communication and in personal identity. Students draw upon a diverse range of texts, activities and creations such as; stories, poems, plays, novels, songs, films, photographs, artworks, architecture, technology, food, clothing, sports and festivals. Students apply acquired knowledge of Chinese culture and language to new contexts. Students reflect on the interplay between language and culture, and its impact on the individual’s language use in specific contexts and for specific audiences. An aptitude for languages and the experiences gained through study can contribute to our usefulness in God’s service. Respect for other cultures and people through language study aids in forging Christian friendships across nations.

Unit 1 

The key outcomes are: 

• Exchange meaning in a spoken interaction in Chinese

• Interpret information from two texts on the same subtopic presented in Chinese, and respond in writing in Chinese and in English.

• Present information, concepts and ideas in writing in Chinese on the selected subtopic and for a specific audience and purpose.

Unit 2 

The key outcomes are: 

• Respond in writing in Chinese to spoken, written or visual texts presented in Chinese.

• Analyse and use information from written, spoken or visual texts to produce an extended written response in Chinese.

• Explain information, ideas and concepts orally in Chinese to a specific audience about an aspect of culture within communities where Chinese is spoken.