Year 10 Course Selection Handbook 2018 | Page 11

Year 10 Chinese Course Outline Course focus: Teenagers Year 10 Discovery Course Which Year 11 course does it lead to? l Chinese (All Year) Leads to Chinese (ATAR) This unit is offered in Semester 1. Previous study of Chinese is desirable, but is not a pre-requisite. Students will learn about Chinese language and culture from a personal perspective. They will develop the language necessary for interacting with their Chinese- speaking peers and will be able to seek and give information about personal interests, popular culture and other aspects of life in a Chinese-speaking community. Students are encouraged to continue in Semester 2. Course focus: Things to do This unit is offered in Semester 2 and Semester 1 Chinese is a pre-requisite. Students will begin to acquire the appreciation and understanding of Chinese-speaking countries that they will need for travelling within those communities. They will develop language skills necessary for interacting with speakers of Chinese and will be able to seek and give information and express opinions about leisure activities and technology. Such skills will equip them for making contact with Chinese-speaking peers via the internet. Pathways to Year 11 and 12 Chinese (ATAR) and university courses. Contact: Mr James Cheah Head of Languages Faculty [email protected] Year 10 2018 11