Teacher in Charge: Miss D. Huang.
Entry CriteriaEntry into Level 3 Chinese requires successful completion of a Level 2 course in Chinese.
Level 3 Chinese
Year 13 Chinese is designed for students who are confident Chinese speakers. The aim is to enable students to speak, read and write in Chinese in a sophisticated manner that is adequate for young adults at an academic level. Students will gain a thorough understanding of Chinese culture and traditional values through the course.
Common Q&A
Q: I didn't take Chinese in Year 12. Can I still take 13CHI?
A: No. 13CHI is not an open entry course. You need to have some prior knowlege of Chinese to be able to take the course. If you think you have some prior knowledge of Chinese and wish to apply for the course, you will need to request exemption then do an interview with Miss Huang.
Q: I am a native speaker, can I take this course?
A: No. You can not take 13CHI as a native speaker. You can choose 13NCH(Year 13 Chinese for Native Speaker).
Q: What do the assessments look like for this course?
A: You have two internal assessments and two external assessments.
Term 1
3.5 Writing portfolio internal #1
Term 2
3.5 Writing portfolio internal #2
3.2 Speech internal
Term 3
3.5 Writing portfolio internal #3
Term 4
Preparation for 3.1 Listening and 3.4 Reading external exams
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. $52 for course fee which includes cultural activities and Education Perfect.
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.