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Education Perfect Senior Chinese Syllabus – AUS

This article outlines how EP's Chinese content aligns to state senior syllabuses across NSW, Queensland, Victoria, and Western Australia, mapping EP units to the topics and themes in each curriculum.

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

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

LIA Links

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

LIA Links

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

LIA Links

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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