Westlake Girls’ High School Westlake Girls’ High School

Level 1 Chinese

11CHIN
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms C. Song.

Recommended Prior Learning


Subject

Level 

Recommendations

9 Chinese

9

Open entry.

10 Chinese

10

Year 9 Chinese or with HoD discretion.

Level 1 Chinese

1

Year 10 Chinese or with HoD discretion.

Level 2 Chinese

2

14 credits in Level 1 Chinese including at least one Internal assessment.

Level 3 Chinese

3

14 credits in Level 2 Chinese including at least one Internal assessment.



This course builds on the foundational knowledge gained in Years 9 and 10 and offers students the chance to become competent in dealing with a range of everyday situations in Chinese.

The standards offered in this course may be altered at the discretion of the Head of Department.



Course Overview

Term 1
The course starts with a revision of previous learning, then will cover the topics on,
1. Hobbies and interests
2. Occupations and future plan
3. Telecommunication and information
After term 1's learning, students will be able to
1. exchange information on personal hobbies
2. talk about future plan
3. talk about using telecommunication

Term 2
The topics covered in this term include,
1. my house and furniture
2. my community
3. shopping and bargain
4. my daily meals
5. I have a cold
6. my study
After term 2's learning, students will be able to
1. talk about their community and neighborhood
2. discus an outing plan
3. shop and dine in Chinese speaking contexts
4. see a doctor
Students will complete their first internal standard

Term 3
Students will continue to learn on the topics on
1. extracurricular activities
2. my city and my hometown
3. weather in different regions
4. travel
Students will complete their second internal standard and prepare for school entrance examinations

Term 4
Students will learn the topic on festivals and customs and focus on preparation for externals

Departments:

Languages


Assessment Information

There are four standards offered in this course, with two internal examinations and two external examinations.
Two internal examinations are 1.2 presentation and 1.5 writing.
Two external examinations are 1.1 listening and 1.4 reading.

Pathway

Level 2 Chinese

Career Pathways

Air Force Aviator, Air Force Officer, Army Officer, Barrister, Entertainer, Counsellor, Interpreter, Legal Executive, Solicitor, Customs Officer, Personal Assistant, Early Childhood Teacher, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Primary School Teacher, Translator, Nanny/Child Carer, Navy Sailor, Navy Officer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Youth Worker, Recruitment Consultant, Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Aide, Television Presenter, Intelligence Officer, Marketing Specialist


Disclaimer

Courses will only run based on minimum entries

Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course

You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisites of a course or if the course requires this for entry

Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOF or HOD of the Department

Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths