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Education Perfect Senior Chinese Syllabus – AUS

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Education Perfect works to align our Chinese content with the syllabus of each state.

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New South Wales: Beginners Stage 6 Syllabus

Languages aligned to the Chinese Beginners stage 6 Syllabus.

Topic/Theme

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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

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

Education and work

  • Beginner Unit 3: The Classroom

  • Beginner Unit 8: School Subjects

  • Advanced Unit 8: Chinese Language and Studying in China

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

Holidays, travel and tourism

  • Intermediate Unit 5: Going on Holiday

  • Intermediate Unit 10: Past Holidays

  • Advanced Unit 3: Transportation

Future plans and aspirations

  • Advanced Unit 1: Future Plans

New South Wales: Continuers Stage 6 Syllabus

Languages aligned to the Chinese Continuers stage 6 Syllabus.

Topic/Theme

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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

Queensland: Chinese Senior Syllabus

Languages aligned to the Queensland Chinese Senior Syllabus 201

Topic/Theme

LIA Links

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


Topic two:


Lifestyle and leisure

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

Topic three:


Education

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

Topic two:

Technology and media

  • Advanced Unit 5: Entertainment

  • Advanced Unit 7: Technology

Topic three:


The contribution of Chinese culture to the world

  • 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

Topic two:


Socialising and connecting with my peers

  • Advanced Unit 2: My World

  • Advanced Unit 4: My Community

  • Advanced Unit 7: Technology

Topic three:


Individuals in society

  • Advanced Unit 4: My Community

My Future

Topic one:


Finishing secondary school, plans and reflections

  • Advanced Unit 1: Future Plan

Topic two:

Responsibilities and moving on

  • Advanced Unit 1: Future Plan

Victoria: VCE Chinese Study Design (2017/18-2021)

Languages aligned to the Victorian Certificate of Education Chinese Study Design (2017/18-2021).

Topic/Theme

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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

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

  • 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

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)

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

Western Australia: French ATAR Course Year 12

Languages aligned to the Chinese ATAR course: Year 12 syllabus (2019).

Topic/Theme

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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

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