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Ko tōu reo, ko tōku reo, te tuakiri tangata.
Tīhei uriuri, tīhei nakonako.
Learning a new language provides a means of communicating with people from another culture and exploring one’s own personal world. Languages are inseparably linked to the social and cultural contexts in which they are used. Languages and cultures play a key role in developing our personal, group, national, and human identities. Every language has its own ways of expressing meanings; each has intrinsic value and special significance for its users. - New Zealand Curriculum
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WHY STUDY Chinese AT YEAR 10?
WHY STUDY Chinese AT YEAR 10?
Potential Pathways from this subject include:
further study – Chinese is offered at NCEA levels 2 and 3, as well as for NZ Scholarship
career - Chinese is one of the most spoken languages in the world and New Zealand’s cultural and economic ties with the Chinese speaking world are becoming increasingly important.
leisure - knowledge of another language makes travel more interesting and broadens understanding beyond cultural stereotypes.
What will I learn?
What will I learn?
You will be able to understand and construct simple texts, describe aspects of your own background and immediate environment. You will learn about the the Chinese language - speaking, listening, reading and writing, as well as about the Chinese culture.
The following topics will be covered this year
Weather & seasons
What one looks like
Daily routines
Sports & activities
Clothing & colours
My room
Location
What WILL I DO?
What WILL I DO?
effective communication - the ability to talk to people in Chinese
read and write the language
expertise in language learning - knowledge about how to acquire an Asian
language which does not use our alphabet
appreciation of an Asian culture and another way of thinking
disciplined study methods - the ability to organise material and to work accurately.
wHAT will I NEED?
wHAT will I NEED?
Satisfactory completion of Year 9 Chinese, or prior knowledge of the language.
How is this course assessed?
How is this course assessed?
Topic-based tests, assessing progress the four language skills: presentation (speaking and/or writing), listening, reading and interaction. There will be an investigation of an aspect of the culture of the Spanish language.
Assessment in the Junior School
Learning Progressions are an evaluation of student progress using various modes of learning as evidence (not just a one-off test). They are based on the New Zealand Curriculum, and show the level at which a student is demonstrating knowledge or skills. Our Learning Progressions Framework maps out students’ development as they move through Years 9 - 11.
Within each subject, at the end of a phase of learning (ie. topic, unit or skill), students will be evaluated using these indicators: Emerging, Developing, Proficient, Advancing. For more information about what these mean, please see the Year 9 - 11 section of our website.
We hope you have a successful and interesting year!
For any questions please feel free to contact Feng Yu: f.yu@wc.school.nz
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