Languages – Chinese Continuers / Y11-12
Key Information.
Nature of Subject:
Nature of Subject:
Units: 2
Category: Board Developed Course (ATAR)
HSC Exam: 2h & 50 minute exam comprising :
– Listening
– Reading and Writing in November;
– Oral – 10 min conversation exam (Held T3, Y12)
Major Work:
Your Oral exam preparation will be supported with sessions with a native speaker of the language in Years 11 and 12.
Recommendation
- For students who have consistently achieved above 75% in Years 9&10, you are well-suited to the demands of Chinese Continuers.
- The course continues to develop and assess Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking in approximately equal measure. Student should be prepared to develop each skill area.
Prerequisites
- Year 9 & 10 Elective Mandarin
Exclusions
- Students with a background in the language will need to sit an eligibility test
Course Overview:
Year 11 - Preliminary
The Individual
Personal Identity
Relationships – family & friends
School Life & Aspirations
Sports & leisuresThe Chinese Speaking Communities
Daily Life/routinesYear 12 - HSC Course
The Chinese Speaking Communities
Arts & entertainment – music & cinemaThe Changing World
Travel & Tourism
Youth Cultures
World of Work
Current issues eg Technology & the environment (receptive knowledge)
Where to from here?
- Talk to the Head of Department or Head of Curriculum
- Read the subject selection session presentation
- Talk to present students in the subject
- Talk to your parents
Electives offered.
Agriculture
Commerce
Computing Technology
Elective Geography (Global Studies)
History - Elective
Languages - French
Graphics Technology
Industrial Technology – Metal
Industrial Technology – Software Engineering
Industrial Technology – Timber
Languages - Japanese
Languages - Latin
Languages - Mandarin
Music
Photographic and Digital Media
PASS
Visual Arts
Drama
Design & Technology
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