Chinese Language, Culture & Society
Unit 1&2
Through this study students develop an understanding of the language, social structures, traditions and contemporary cultural practices of diverse Chinese-speaking communities. They extend their study of the Chinese language, develop the skills to critically analyse different aspects of the cultures of Chinese-speaking peoples and their communities, and gain insight into the connections between languages, cultures and societies.
YEAR 11 - Unit 1: Family and education in China
In this unit students focus on important aspects of life in modern China. They explore the tradition of filial piety and examine and explore the impact of generational change in families. Students analyse the schooling system to consider and reflect on cultural values in China. They participate in discussions and analyse research about family and education in China. Students interact with other learners of the language and share information related to aspects of their personal world and life in Chinese-speaking communities. Students develop their reading and comprehension skills in Chinese and produce texts. They also exchange information using appropriate vocabulary and expressions.
YEAR 11 - Unit 2: Myths, legends and art of China
This unit focuses on the importance of myths, legends and Chinese art. Aspects of Chinese culture are explored through Chinese mythology as reflected through contemporary culture. Students undertake research related to, for example, mythology, legends and art. This unit also focuses on developing the students’ capacity to interact in spoken Chinese. Students develop their language skills by initiating, maintaining and closing an exchange. Tourism, geographical features and regional differences in China are considered. Students are given opportunities to write appropriately for context and situation.
YEAR 11 - Unit 1: Family and education in China
In this unit students focus on important aspects of life in modern China. They explore the tradition of filial piety and examine and explore the impact of generational change in families. Students analyse the schooling system to consider and reflect on cultural values in China. They participate in discussions and analyse research about family and education in China. Students interact with other learners of the language and share information related to aspects of their personal world and life in Chinese-speaking communities. Students develop their reading and comprehension skills in Chinese and produce texts. They also exchange information using appropriate vocabulary and expressions.
YEAR 11 - Unit 2: Myths, legends and art of China
This unit focuses on the importance of myths, legends and Chinese art. Aspects of Chinese culture are explored through Chinese mythology as reflected through contemporary culture. Students undertake research related to, for example, mythology, legends and art. This unit also focuses on developing the students’ capacity to interact in spoken Chinese. Students develop their language skills by initiating, maintaining and closing an exchange. Tourism, geographical features and regional differences in China are considered. Students are given opportunities to write appropriately for context and situation.
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