St Peter’s School (Cambridge)
Year 10 - Chinese
Course Description
The teaching of Chinese at this level is aimed at the development of the four communicative language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will be able to understand and construct simple texts using Chinese characters. They will have an understanding of the cultural practices of the Chinese world.
Course overview
The course involves the study of Levels 3, 4 and 5 of the NZ Curriculum. This includes topics such as
- Describing themselves and others
- Holidays
- Clothes and colours
- Daily routine
- Travel
- Shopping
- Food (dining out)
- Customs, festivals and cultural events.
Topics will be taught using the communicative approach where the focus lies in using language for real, everyday situations. Inter-cultural elements are woven through the course and presented as part of the language study.
Pre-requisites
Students should have studied Year 9 Chinese.
Course Specific Costs
$20 - student workbook
$10 - cultural activities
Pathway
Students who successfully complete this course will be ready to enter the Year 11 Chinese course.
Assessment Information
The four language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing are assessed throughout the course through a variety of formative tasks. Summative assessment of the four skills occurs at key points.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.
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