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SUBJECT: MANDARIN (CHINESE) YEAR 7

THE PURPOSE OF THE COURSE:
This course of study is designed to enable students to:

  • Learn about the Chinese language, daily life and customs
  • Acquire a knowledge and understanding of how to read and write Chinese script and pinyin
  • Develop confidence to engage in simple conversation

THE CONTENT OF THE COURSE:
Topics covered include:

  • Pinyin/Background to Chinese script
  • History
  • Customs
  • Greetings/Introductions - titles, names
  • Family
  • Work
  • Hobbies/interests

THE ASSESSMENT IN THE COURSE:
Work Requirements:

  • Class work
  • Homework
  • Reading
  • Conversation

Assessment Tasks:

  • Oral task
  • Written tests
  • Assignment work

SUBJECT: MANDARIN (CHINESE) YEAR 8

THE PURPOSE OF THIS COURSE:
This course of study is designed to enable students to:

  • Learn about the Chinese language, daily life and customs
  • Acquire a knowledge and understanding of how to read and write Chinese script and pinyin
  • Develop confidence to engage in simple conversation

THE CONTENT OF THE COURSE:
Topics covered include:

  • Time
  • Countries
  • Numbers
  • Directions
  • Shopping
  • Chinese Zodiac
  • Calligraphy

THE ASSESSMENT IN THE COURSE:
Work Requirements:

  • Class work
  • Homework
  • Reading
  • Conversation

Assessment Tasks:

  • Oral task
  • Written tests
  • Assignment work