Education Perfect Senior Chinese Syllabus – AUS

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• Beginner Unit 2: Family and Pets
• Beginner Unit 10: My House
• Intermediate Unit 2: My City
• Intermediate Unit 4: Giving Directions
• Intermediate Unit 8: Daily Routine
• Advanced Unit 2: My World
• Advanced Unit 4: My Community

• Beginner Unit 2: Family and Pets
• Beginner Unit 5: Countries and Nationalities
• Beginner Unit 7: Describing People
• Beginner Unit 10: My House
• Intermediate Unit 2: My City
• Intermediate Unit 4: Giving Directions
• Advanced Unit 2: My World
• Advanced Unit 4: My Community

• Beginner Unit 3: The Classroom
• Beginner Unit 8: School Subjects
• Advanced Unit 8: Chinese Language and Studying in China

• Beginner Unit 9: Leisure Activities
• Intermediate Unit 6: Party Time
• Intermediate Unit 7: Organising an Outing with Friends
• Advanced Unit 2: My World
• Advanced Unit 5: Entertainment
• Advanced Unit 7: Technology

• Intermediate Unit 5: Going on Holiday
• Intermediate Unit 10: Past Holidays
• Advanced Unit 3: Transportation

• Advanced Unit 1: Future Plans

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The individual

Personal identity: 

For example:

• Appearance and personality
• Family, friends and relationships
• Home and neighbourhood
• Daily routine 

• Beginner Unit 7: Describing People
• Intermediate Unit 2: Fashion and Shopping for Clothes
• Intermediate Unit 8: Daily Routine
• Advanced Unit 2: My World
• Advanced Unit 4: My Community 

Education and aspirations:

For example:

• School life, facilities, rules and routine
• Study habits
• Subjects and exams
• Further education and future plans

• Advanced Unit 1: Future Plans

Recreation and leisure:

For example:

• Sport, interests
• Shopping, eating out and entertainment 
• Parties

• Beginner Unit 9: Leisure Activities
• Intermediate Unit 2: Fashion and Shopping for Clothes
• Intermediate Unit 6: Party Time
• Intermediate Unit 7: Organising an Outing with Friends
• Advanced Unit 5: Entertainment
• Advanced Current Events: 2018 PyeongChang Olympics 

Travel experiences:

For example:

• Holidays and sightseeing
•  Travel plans and requirements
• Transport and accommodation

• Intermediate Unit 5: Going on a Holiday
• Intermediate Unit 10: Past Holidays 
• Advanced Unit 3: Transportation
• Advanced Unit 8: Chinese Language and Studying in China

The Chinese speaking communities 

History and culture:

For example:

• Tradition and beliefs  
• Festivals and customs 
• Legends and fables 
• Famous people 
• Places of interest in China and Asia

• Intermediate Unit 3: My City
• Advanced Unit 4: My Community 
• Advanced Unit 6: Chinese Legends

Lifestyles:

For example:

• Food types and cuisine
• Entertainment 
• Urban and rural life 
• Daily life 
• Education 

• Advanced Unit 2: My World
• Advanced Unit 5: Entertainment
• Advanced Unit 8: Chinese Language and Studying in China 
• Advanced Unit 9: Chinese Cuisine 

The changing world

Youth issues:

For example:

• Technology in daily life 
• Environment
• Social life

• Advanced Unit 4: My Community
• Advanced Unit 7: Technology 
• Advanced Unit 10: Environment 

The world of work:

For example:

• Careers and occupations 
• Casual work

• Advanced Unit 1: Future Plans

Tourism and hospitality:

For example:

• Cross-cultural perspectives
• Tourism in Australia and Chinese-speaking communities
• Interaction with visitors in Australia

• Advanced Unit 7: Technology 
• Advanced Unit 10: Environment
• Advanced Unit 8: Chinese Language and Studying in China
• Advanced Current Events: 2018 PyeongChang Olympics
• More resources being developed

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My World

Topic one: 

Family/careers and friends

Background Units:

• Beginner Unit 2: Family and Pets
• Beginner Unit 7: Describing People
• Intermediate Unit 8: Daily Routine

Advanced Level Units:

• Advanced Unit 1: Future Plans
• Advanced Unit 2: My World 
• Advanced Unit 8: Chinese Language and Studying in China 

Backgrounds Units:

• Beginner Unit 9: Leisure Activities
• Intermediate Unit 6: Party Time 
• Intermediate Unit 7: Making Plans 

Advanced Level Units:

• Advanced Unit 8: Chinese Language and Studying in China

Background Units:

• Beginner Unit 8: School Subjects

Advanced Level Units:

• Advanced Unit 1: Future Plans
• Advanced Unit 8: Chinese Language and Studying in China

Exploring our World

Topic one:

Travel 

Background Units:

• Intermediate Unit 5: Going on Holiday
• Intermediate Unit 10: Past Holidays

Advanced Level Units

• Advanced Unit 3: Transportation

• Advanced Unit 5: Entertainment 
• Advanced Unit 7: Technology

• Advanced Unit 6: Chinese Legends

Our Society

Topic one:

Roles and relationships

• Advanced Unit 2: My World
• Advanced Unit 4: My Community
• Advanced Unit 10: Environment 

• Advanced Unit 2: My World 
• Advanced Unit 4: My Community 
• Advanced Unit 7: Technology

• Advanced Unit 4: My Community 

My Future

• Advanced Unit 1: Future Plan 

Topic two:

Responsibilities and moving on

• Advanced Unit 1: Future Plan

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Unit 1

Chinese family culture, filial relationships and education

• Features of family relationships in China
• The concept of filial piety

• Advanced Unit 2: My World 
• Advanced Unit 4: Community

Family and school life 

• The Chinese extended family 
• Naming practices in Chinese families 
• The education system in China
• Aspects of school life and daily routines in China and associated cultural values

• Beginner Unit 8: School Subjects
• Intermediate Unit 8: Daily Routine
• Advanced Unit 2: My World 
• Advanced Unit 4: Community
• Advanced Unit 9: Chinese Cuisine
• Advanced Unit 8: Chinese Language and Studying in China

Unit 2

Chinese myths and legends, Chinese art

• Chinese mythology and legends in contemporary culture
• Chinese New Year, the dragon symbol and the Lantern festival
• The legendary emperors Qin Shi Huang and Qianlong and the deities Guan Gong (God of Fortune) and Mazu (the Sea Goddess)
• Chinese art forms such as:
• Brush and ink painting and calligraphy
• Contemporary visual art in China
• Painting and ceramics

• Intermediate Unit 2: Fashion and Shopping for Clothes 
• Advanced Unit 6: Chinese Legends
• More resources being developed

Travel experience, geography

• Aspects of tourism in China
• Facets of transport and accommodation in China 
• Regional differences in China
• Linguistic structures related to asking for or giving assistance
• Geographical features of China
• Regional differences in China
• Appropriate non-verbal forms of communication, such as gestures and eye contact.

• Intermediate Unit 3: My City
• Intermediate Unit 4: Giving Directions 
• Intermediate Unit 5: Going on a Holiday
• Intermediate Unit 10: Past Holidays
• Advanced Unit 3: Transportation
• More resources being developed

Unit 3

Chinese philosophies and aspects of culture

• The belief systems of two of the following three philosophies: Confucianism, Daoism and Buddhism 
• The significance of either Confucianism, Daoism or Buddhism in shaping contemporary China
• The significance of Guanxi in contemporary China

Leisure, lifestyles, entertainment

• Popular leisure activities in China
• Major sporting events in China
• Young people’s entertainment in China 
• Chinese food culture
• Changes in youth culture and relationships

• Beginner Unit 9: Leisure Activities
• Intermediate Unit 6: Party Time 
• Intermediate Unit 7: Organising an Outing with Friends
• Advanced Unit 5: Entertainment
• Advanced Current Events: 2018 PyeongChang Olympics

Unit 4

Contemporary Chinese social values

• Technological change in China
• Social and political change in China
• Contemporary Chinese cultural values
• The role of China in the global economy

• Advanced Unit 7: Technology
• Advanced Unit 8: Chinese Language and Studying in China
• Advanced Unit 10: Environment 

Youth issues, world of work

•  The world of work for young people in China
• Work skills and gaining employment
• Further education and training
• Future plans
• The meaning of balanced study, leisure and work
• Gaining employment
• Occupations of the future
• Job interviews
• Job advertisements online

• Advanced Unit 1: Future Plans
• Advanced Unit 8: Chinese Language and Studying in China
• More resources being developed

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Unit 1: 青少年 (Teenagers)

Having fun:

(The individual)

Students reflect on their favorite activities: sports, going out, and socializing.

• Beginner Unit 9: Leisure Activities
• Intermediate Unit 6: Party Time 
• Intermediate Unit 7: Organising an Outing with Friends 

Student’s daily life:

(The Chinese-speaking communities)

Students explore the daily routines of young Chinese speakers: school, interests, and social activities.

• Intermediate Unit 8: Daily Routine 
• Advanced Unit 5: Entertainment 
• Advanced Unit 7: Technology 

Technology and leisure:

(The changing world)

Students consider the impact of technology on the lives of young people around the world.

• Advanced Unit 3: Transportation 
• Advanced Unit 5: Entertainment 
• Advanced Unit 7: Technology 

Unit 2: 我们去旅行吧! (Travel – let’s go)

Tales of travel:

(The individual)

Students reflect on their own travel experiences and plans and discuss what is essential when planning a trip and travelling at home and/or abroad.

• Intermediate Unit 4: Giving Directions
• Intermediate Unit 5: Going on a Holiday
• Intermediate Unit 10: Past Holidays
• Advanced Unit 3: Transportation

Western Australia as a travel destination:

(The Chinese-speaking communities)

Students explore Western Australia as a destination for Chinese-speaking travelers and discuss how they would prepare a Chinese speaker for a trip to Western Australia.

• Intermediate Unit 3: My City
• Intermediate Unit 5: Going on a Holiday
• Intermediate Unit 10: Past Holidays 

China as a travel destination:

(The changing world)

Students consider China as a tourist destination.

• Intermediate Unit 3: My City
• Intermediate Unit 5: Going on a Holiday 
• Advanced Unit 8: Chinese Language and studying in China
• Advanced Unit 3: Transportation

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Unit 3: 目前情况 (Here and now)

Relationships:

(The individual)

Students reflect on the different relationships in their lives

• Advanced Unit 2: My World
• Advanced Unit 4: My Community
• Advanced Unit 9: Chinese Cuisine 

Celebrations and traditions:

(The Chinese-speaking communities)

Students explore major celebrations, traditions and festivals in Chinese communities.

• Intermediate Unit 1: Ordering and Buying Food 
• Intermediate Unit 6: Party Time
• Advanced Unit 4: My Community

Communicating in a modern world:

(The changing world)

Students consider how the internet, mobiles, social networking and other technologies are used in building and maintaining relationships.

• Advanced Unit 5: Entertainment
• Advanced Unit 7: Technology

Unit 4: 有什么打算? (What next?)

Reflecting on my life and planning my future:

(The individual)

Students reflect on their final year at school and their plans for the future: further education, employment and travel.

• Advanced Unit 1: Future Plans

The environment:

(The Chinese-speaking communities)

Students explore current issues in relation to the environment in Chinese-speaking communities.

• Advanced Unit 10: Environment 

Current issues:

(The changing world)

Students consider issues in the changing world relevant to them.

• Advanced Unit 7: Technology 
• Advanced Unit 10: Environment