13NCH

Level 3 Chinese for Native Speakers

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Miss D. Huang.


Level 3 Chinese for Native Speakers


Year 13 Chinese for Native Speakers is intended to assist Chinese native speaking students who can benefit from extended learning of Chinese language and culture. Also included is a study skills component aimed at high achievement in NCEA. Students will be given subject support and independent study time. The course covers the following topics: 

  • Welcome to Westlake & New Zealand 
  • NCEA & University entrance
  • Living in New Zealand
  • Health, well-being & food choices
  • Current events
  • Culture Week & Languages Week projects 
  • Travel & tourism 
  • Film and book review
  • Study skills
  • Career planning & pathways


Course Overview

Term 1
3.5 Writing portfolio internal #1
3.3 Interaction portfolio internal #1

Term 2
3.5 Writing portfolio internal #2
3.3 Interaction portfolio internal #2
3.2 Speech internal

Term 3
3.5 Writing portfolio internal #3
3.3 Interaction portfolio internal #3

Term 4
Preparation for 3.1 Listening and 3.4 Reading external exams

Entry Criteria

This course is open entry for native speakers of Chinese. Knowledge of Chinese culture and the Chinese language is a requirement for entry into this course.

Equipment/Stationery and Course Costs

This course makes significant use of digital learning material at various times during the year. It is advantageous for a student to have a laptop during these times. Some learning activities, including assessments, will not be able to be completed without a laptop. $22 for course fee which includes cultural activities.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for NCEA Course Endorsement.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 24 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91533 v2
NZQA Info
Chinese 3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended spoken Chinese texts
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91534 v1
NZQA Info
Chinese 3.2 - Give a clear spoken presentation in Chinese that communicates a critical response to stimulus material
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91535 v1
NZQA Info
Chinese 3.3 - Interact clearly using spoken Chinese to explore and justify varied ideas and perspectives in different situations
6
6
6
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91536 v1
NZQA Info
Chinese 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended written and/or visual Chinese texts
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91537 v1
NZQA Info
Chinese 3.5 - Write a variety of text types in clear Chinese to explore and justify varied ideas and perspectives
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 24
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 24

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.

Disclaimer

Course selection does not guarantee a course will be available or that you have approval to take a course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results and in rare cases, staff availability.