2011 YR 8 & 9 Curriculum Handbook FINAL - Indooroopilly State ...

LanguagesCHINESEYear 8CHIOverviewWhat is Chinese?Modern Standard Chinese, also known as Mandarin,is the most widely spoken language in the world. It isan official language of the People’s Republic of Chinaand used extensively in overseas Chinesecommunities in Asia and around the world. Mandarinis an exciting language that will challenge all of yourskills of learning. It is different from English whichmakes it unique.Why study Chinese?Learning Chinese will enhance your proficiency andunderstanding of Chinese history, culture and currentdevelopments. It will widen your horizons and enableyou to communicate with at least one in five personswho speak the language around the world.Course OutlineThe purpose of learning Chinese is communication.You communicate in a variety of ways, by speaking,listening, reading and writing. In learning Chinese,you engage in all these skills in real-life situations forpurpose of enjoyment, socialising and learning.During the course you will complete units on thegeography and history of China, the InternationalWorld, Personal and Community life, leisure andrecreation and the Natural World.Learning ExperiencesThe course offers activities that build vocabulary andconversational skills in a fun, interactive, learningenvironment.Preferred Pre-RequisitesNoneAssessmentAssessment is based on the four macro-skills ofcommunication: listening, speaking, reading andwriting. In addition to these skills, in Year 8 you willbe using Chinese to create a booklet about anendangered animal.Future OptionsLanguage study gives you the opportunity to enhanceyour global career prospects in many areas, forexample: - communication and trade consultants,translation, teaching, media correspondents, film andtelevision, multinational corporations, internationalresearch services, tourism marketing and services.8