12CHI

Level 2 - Chinese

Course Description

This course continues on from Year 11 Chinese and builds on the skills acquired at junior and senior level.

The range of grammar and vocabulary increases in its complexity, allowing not only for more in-depth and sophisticated communication but also for increased learner independence.

Course overview

NCEA Level 2 Chinese is made up of Levels 6 and 7 of the New Zealand Curriculum. The topics covered include

  • Part time work
  • Continuing education
  • Tourism in China
  • Health and lifestyle
  • Life abroad

Pre-requisites

Students should have completed Year 11 Chinese or the equivalent.

Course Specific Costs

$30 - workbook
$10 (approximately) - cultural activities

Pathway

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.

Total Credits Available: 24
Internal Assessed Credits: 14
External Assessed Credits: 10
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91108 v3
NZQA Info

Chinese 2.1 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken Chinese texts on familiar matters


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91109 v2
NZQA Info

Chinese 2.3 - Interact using spoken Chinese to share information and justify ideas and opinions in different situations


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91110 v2
NZQA Info

Chinese 2.2 - Give a spoken presentation in Chinese that communicates information, ideas and opinions


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91111 v3
NZQA Info

Chinese 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of written and/or visual Chinese text(s) on familiar matters


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91112 v2
NZQA Info

Chinese 2.5 - Write a variety of text types in Chinese to convey information, ideas, and opinions in genuine contexts


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 24
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Specific course content may change from what has been advertised in order to remain current and meet students' needs. 

The school has the right to make the best decision based on both staffing, and overall student interest, when preparing the final timetable.