13CHM

Level 3 Chinese Second Language

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms M. Lin.

Course content:

In Year 13 Chinese you learn more abstract and complex language with stronger cultural awareness in order to communicate ideas, justify your opinions and challenge different perspectives. You are going to read some creative writing and a variety of authentic materials and write expressively for a range of purposes.
Topics include:

  • Cultural awareness & integration
  • Environment & eco-tourism
  • Modern technology & cyber world
  • Simple literary works

An example of our Year 13 students talking about their understanding of the lives in China and in NZ and the justifications for their preferences.



We approach these topics through a blended text and some online learning tools. We will also look at Chinese history, myths, films, and other authentic resources.

You will have the opportunity to use your Chinese language while experiencing authentic Chinese cuisine where possible.

You will also have access to Education Perfect or Quizlet and other online Chinese resources to support your learning both inside and outside of our Chinese classroom.

Recommended Prior Learning

Year 12 Chinese or equivalent.

Course Costs and Equipment/ Stationery requirements

Highly recommended: $28 Education Perfect subscription (one payment for all languages)

Students must also purchase a 1B5 exercise book (approximately $3.00).

Throughout the year, students will have the opportunity to participate in cultural enrichment activities. These cost between $5 to $30 depending on the activities.

Description Type Value
Education Perfect Voluntary $28.00
$28.00

Pathway

Mandarin Chinese is university entrance accredited subject, and is also offered by all major New Zealand universities. HSK Chinese Proficiency Exam; exchange and scholarship opportunities. Here's just a few of many Chinese career opportunities that await you!!
Research analyst (someone can help companies to make better business decisions for their Asian/Chinese speaking markets), global marketing specialist, government agent (with more than 300,000 Chinese migrants in NZ, our government needs you), Chinese teacher, ESOL teacher (you can teach both in non-English speaking countries as well as in English speaking countries), translator, interpreter, cultural promoter. Mandarin Chinese is a great language to learn that will open the doors to a world of opportunities.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 21
Internal Assessed Credits: 11
External Assessed Credits: 10
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91533 v2
NZQA Info

Chinese 3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended spoken Chinese texts


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91535 v1
NZQA Info

Chinese 3.3 - Interact clearly using spoken Chinese to explore and justify varied ideas and perspectives in different situations


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91536 v1
NZQA Info

Chinese 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended written and/or visual Chinese texts


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91537 v1
NZQA Info

Chinese 3.5 - Write a variety of text types in clear Chinese to explore and justify varied ideas and perspectives


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 21
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 21

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.

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Disclaimer

We aim to enable every student to have the course that they prefer, however, some courses have limited places or pre-requisits that may restrict the student's choice.