Education Perfect Senior Chinese Syllabus - AUS
Education Perfect works to align our Chinese content with the syllabus of each state.
New South Wales: Beginners Stage 6 Syllabus
Languages aligned to the Chinese Beginners stage 6 Syllabus
Topic/Theme |
LIA Links |
| Family life, home and neighbourhood |
- 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
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| People, places and communities |
- 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
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| Education and work |
- Beginner Unit 3: The Classroom
- Beginner Unit 8: School Subjects
- Advanced Unit 8: Chinese Language and Studying in China
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| Friends, recreation and pastimes |
- 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
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Holidays, travel and tourism
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- Intermediate Unit 5: Going on Holiday
- Intermediate Unit 10: Past Holidays
- Advanced Unit 3: Transportation
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| Future plans and aspirations |
- Advanced Unit 1: Future Plans
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New South Wales: Continuers Stage 6 Syllabus
Languages aligned to the Chinese Continuers stage 6 Syllabus
Topic/Theme |
LIA Links |
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The individual |
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Personal identity:
For example:
- Appearance and personality
- Family, friends and relationships
- Home and neighbourhood
- Daily routine
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- 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
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Education and aspirations:
For example:
- School life, facilities, rules and routine
- Study habits
- Subjects and exams
- Further education and future plans
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- Advanced Unit 1: Future Plans
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Recreation and leisure:
For example,
- Sport, interests
- Shopping, eating out and entertainment
- Parties
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- 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
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Travel experiences:
For example,
- Holidays and sightseeing
- Travel plans and requirements
- Transport and accommodation
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- 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
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The Chinese speaking communities |
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History and culture:
For example,
- Tradition and beliefs
- Festivals and customs
- Legends and fables
- Famous people
- Places of interest in China and Asia
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- Intermediate Unit 3: My City
- Advanced Unit 4: My Community
- Advanced Unit 6: Chinese Legends
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Lifestyles:
For example,
- Food types and cuisine
- Entertainment
- Urban and rural life
- Daily life
- Education
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- Advanced Unit 2: My World
- Advanced Unit 5: Entertainment
- Advanced Unit 8: Chinese Language and Studying in China
- Advanced Unit 9: Chinese Cuisine
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The changing world |
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Youth issues:
For example,
- Technology in daily life
- Environment
- Social life
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- Advanced Unit 4: My Community
- Advanced Unit 7: Technology
- Advanced Unit 10: Environment
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The world of work:
For example,
- Careers and occupations
- Casual work
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- Advanced Unit 1: Future Plans
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| Tourism and hospitality: For example,
- Cross-cultural perspectives
- Tourism in Australia and Chinese speaking communities
- Interaction with visitors in Australia
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- 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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Queensland: Chinese Senior Syllabus
Languages aligned to the Queensland Chinese Senior Syllabus 201
Topic/Theme |
LIA Links |
My World |
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| 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
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Topic two:
Lifestyle and leisure
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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
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Topic three:
Education
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Background Units:
- Beginner Unit 8: School Subjects
Advanced Level Units:
- Advanced Unit 1: Future Plans
- Advanced Unit 8: Chinese Language and Studying in China
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Exploring our World |
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| Topic one: Travel |
Background Units:
- Intermediate Unit 5: Going on Holiday
- Intermediate Unit 10: Past Holidays
Advanced Level Units
- Advanced Unit 3: Transportation
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Topic two:
Technology and media
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- Advanced Unit 5: Entertainment
- Advanced Unit 7: Technology
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Topic three:
The contribution of Chinese culture to the world
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- Advanced Unit 6: Chinese Legends
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Our Society |
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Topic one:
Roles and relationships |
- Advanced Unit 2: My World
- Advanced Unit 4: My Community
- Advanced Unit 10: Environment
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Topic two:
Socialising and connecting with my peers
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- Advanced Unit 2: My World
- Advanced Unit 4: My Community
- Advanced Unit 7: Technology
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Topic three:
Individuals in society
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- Advanced Unit 4: My Community
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My Future |
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Topic one:
Finishing secondary school, plans and reflections
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- Advanced Unit 1: Future Plan
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| Topic two: Responsibilities and moving on: |
- Advanced Unit 1: Future Plan
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Victoria: VCE Chinese Study Design (2017/18-2021)
Languages aligned to the Victorian Certificate of Education Chinese Study Design (2017/18-2021)
Topic/Theme |
LIA Links |
Unit 1 |
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Chinese family culture, filial relationships and education
- Features of family relationships in China
- The concept of filial piety
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- Advanced Unit 2: My World
- Advanced Unit 4: Community
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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
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- 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
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Unit 2 |
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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
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- Intermediate Unit 2: Fashion and Shopping for Clothes
- Advanced Unit 6: Chinese Legends
- More resources being developed
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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.
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- 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
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Unit 3 |
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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
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Resources still being developed |
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
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- 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
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Unit 4 |
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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
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- Advanced Unit 7: Technology
- Advanced Unit 8: Chinese Language and Studying in China
- Advanced Unit 10: Environment
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| 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
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- Advanced Unit 1: Future Plans
- Advanced Unit 8: Chinese Language and Studying in China
- More resources being developed
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Western Australia: French ATAR Course Year 11
Languages aligned to the Chinese ATAR course: Year 11 syllabus
Topic/Theme |
LIA Links |
Unit 1: 青少年 (Teenagers) |
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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
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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
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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
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Unit 2: 我们去旅行吧! (Travel – let’s go) |
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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
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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
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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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Western Australia: French ATAR Course Year 12
Languages aligned to the Chinese ATAR course: Year 12 syllabus (2019)
Topic/Theme |
LIA Links |
Unit 3: 目前情况 (Here and now) |
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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
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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
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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
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Unit 4: 有什么打算? (What next?) |
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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
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The environment:
(The Chinese-speaking communities)
Students explore current issues in relation to the environment in Chinese-speaking communities.
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- Advanced Unit 10: Environment
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Current issues:
(The changing world)
Students consider issues in the changing world relevant to them. |
- Advanced Unit 7: Technology
- Advanced Unit 10: Environment
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