What is this subject about?
• The subject focuses on student participation in interpersonal communication, interpreting the language of other speakers, and presenting information and ideas in Chinese on a range of themes and topics.
• It enables students to develop and extend skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing and viewing in Chinese in a range of contexts and develop cultural understanding in interpreting and creating language.
• Students develop their understanding of the relationships between language and culture in new contexts and consider how these relationships shape our communities.
Note: In Units 3 and 4, students of Chinese will be grouped into the following studies on the basis of the eligibility criteria set by VCAA: Chinese Second Language, Chinese Second Language Advanced, Chinese Language, Culture and Society and Chinese First Language. Check the group criteria here.
Why
might I be interested in this subject?
I might be interested in the subject because I believe that
- it enables me to communicate with others in Chinese in various contexts. This can be beneficial to me who have an interest in connecting with Chinese-speaking individuals or communities.
- I can gain insights into Chinese culture, traditions, customs, and values, which can broaden my perspective and enhance my intercultural awareness.
- by acquiring proficiency in Chinese, I can become part of multilingual communities. I can apply my language learning to engage in social and leisure activities, pursue lifelong learning opportunities, and potentially explore career prospects in fields where knowledge of Chinese is valuable.
How will I demonstrate my learning?
Your learning can be demonstrated by your performances in the outcomes in Unit 1 and Unit 2 prescribed by the study design.
- Each unit deals with language and specific content contained in the areas of study and is designed to enable students to achieve a set of outcomes for that unit. Each outcome is described in terms of key knowledge and key skills.
- Suitable tasks for the outcomes in Unit 1 and Unit 2 are shown below:
| Unit 1 | Unit 2 |
|---|---|
| Outcome 1: Speaking, e.g. a conversation | Outcome 1: Writing, e.g. a personal response to an email |
| Outcome 2: Reading and Listening, e.g. listen to a conversation and view a map to write directions | Outcome 2: Writing, e.g. describing in writing an experience seen from different perspectives |
| Outcome 3: Writing, e.g. write an imaginative children's story | Outcome 3: Speaking, e.g. present and explain as aspect of culture |
What are some future study and career pathways this subject may lead to?
- After finishing learning VCE Chinese Second Language Units 1 & 2, students can choose to continue their studies by either pursuing VCE Chinese Second Language Units 3 & 4 or studying VCE Chinese Language, Culture, and Society Units 3 & 4.
- Career pathways: competences in Chinese Language and culture open up many doors in personal development and careers in international relations and business, tourism, journalism, science and technology, and education etc.