TCE Chinese Level 3

TCE Chinese Level 3

What will I learn?

This course is designed for students who have successfully completed the High School Year 10 Chinese course. It aims to enable students to use Chinese to communicate with others, to understand and appreciate cultural contexts in which Chinese is used and to apply Chinese to work, further study, training or leisure.

Through the study of three major themes – the individual, Chinese-speaking communities and the connections between those communities and aspects of the changing world – students develop skills in listening, speaking, writing and reading contemporary Chinese and an understanding of Chinese culture. Students may have the opportunity to travel to our sister school in China during a school break for a two to three-week exchange. This will depend on the school's policy regarding international travel.

Students are required to maintain a portfolio of research and language-based activities to demonstrate the development of their language skills and competencies. 

Students who come from a Chinese speaking background are required to confirm eligibility for this course prior to making their subject choices. 

Why should I consider this course?

The study of Chinese contributes to the overall education of learners, particularly in the areas of communication, cross-cultural understanding, and general knowledge. It provides access to the culture of China and Chinese-speaking communities. The study promotes understanding of different attitudes and values within the wider Australian community and beyond.

The language to be studied and assessed is the modern standard or official version of Chinese.

What Skills does this course provide?

On successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:

• use Chinese to communicate with others by listening and responding to spoken Chinese
• use Chinese to communicate with others by communicating in spoken Chinese
• use Chinese to communicate with others by reading and responding to written Chinese
• use Chinese to communicate with others by expressing ideas and information in written Chinese
• gain a detailed understanding and appreciation of Chinese customs and traditions, and the cultural context in which Chinese is used
• critically reflect on their own culture through the study of Chinese culture
• have a detailed understanding of Chinese as a language system
• make connections between English and another language
• apply negotiation, planning and organisational skills

What Pathway Options does this course provide?

This course provides a pathway to the study of Chinese at tertiary level, and to various vocational education and training (VET) packages that include language components/ units of competency.