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INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION GUIDE FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF EDUCATION FROM CHINA
Table 8. Compulsory Courses for Junior Secondary Schools, 1992
Subject 学 科 Description
Ideology and Politics
Chinese
思 想 政 治
语 文
Students study the principles of socialist morality, the rights and responsibilities of citizenship, conditions of the
country and the construction of socialism with Chinese characteristics. They are to develop a belief in socialism
and the in leadership of the Chinese Communist Party.
Students learn the basics of modern Chinese and a little bit of ancient Chinese, enlarge their vocabulary, become
proficient in the use of dictionaries and references, improve language skills through listening, speaking, reading
and writing and develop observation and thinking abilities.
Mathematics
数 学
Students acquire basic knowledge and skills of algebra and plane geometry, study rudimentary statistics and
spatial forms and improve their computing, logical and spatial thinking and problem solving abilities.
Foreign Language
外 语
A school may offer a foreign language (for example, English, Russian, Japanese) at Level I or Level II. Level
I includes two years in which students learn basic skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Level II
comprises Level I plus one year (or two years in the 5+4 pattern) that prepares students for further study.
History
历 史
Students study the history of China (including their local region) and the world, with a focus on the major events
and key figures in modern and contemporary China.
Geography
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
地 理
物 理
化 学
生 物
Students study the basic geography of the world and China (including their local region), learn to use maps
and geographical charts and learn to understand the relationship between human activity and geographical
environment as well as China’s national policy on demographics, natural resources and the environment.
Through observation and experiments, students acquire basic knowledge of mechanics, thermal dynamics,
electricity and optics and understand their essential applications. Emphasis is put on fostering scientific attitudes
and developing the ability to observe, experiment and solve simple practical problems.
Through observation and experiments, students learn the basic concepts and theories of chemistry and become
familiar with a few important common chemical elements and their compounds. Emphasis is put on fostering
scientific attitudes and developing the ability to observe, experiment and solve simple practical problems.
Through observation and experiments, students learn the structure, physiology and classification of plants,
bacteria, fungi, viruses and animals; and acquire basic knowledge of genetics, evolution and ecology and basic
understanding of the human body with relation to its form, structure and physiological functions, as well as
hygiene and healthcare issues. Emphasis is put on fostering scientific attitudes and developing the ability to
observe, experiment and solve simple practical problems.
Physical Education
体 育
Students improve their knowledge and skills of basic physical education, hygiene and healthcare, cultivate habits
of regular exercise and are trained in discipline, cooperation, competition and endurance.
Music
音 乐
Students continue to study Chinese musical masterpieces and some music from other countries, learn basic
musical theory and skills and develop the ability to understand, perform and appreciate music.
Fine Art
美 术
Students continue to study excellent works of art of China and other countries, acquire basic knowledge and skills
of fine art and improve their ability to observe, appreciate and produce fine art.
Labour Skills
劳 动 技 术
Students acquire knowledge and skills in service-oriented labour, industrial and agricultural production and
certain professions.
*State Education Commission, 1992