Mangere College

2 Mandarin

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms X. Yu.

Recommended Prior Learning

Students are recommended to take our Level 1 Mandarin class, or seek the advice of the Mandarin teacher and the authority from our HOD.

- Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking skills

- Able to communicate and interact in daily life in Mandarin.

In this course we aim to develop understanding in the key learning areas of Spoken Presentations, Interactions and Writing. We will also develop our skills in Reading and Listening in preparation for our end of year NCEA exams. Learners will be able to use Chinese to communicate information and justify ideas and opinions in different situations.

This course offers 24 credits towards NCEA Level 2. There are three internal standards worth 14 credits and two external standards worth 10 credits.

This course can be endorsed with Merit or Excellence if in a single year you gain 14 or more credits at Merit and/or Excellence within Level 2 Mandarin.

Course Overview

Term 1
Topic:
Holidays and entertainment

Internal assessments: Writing and Presentation

Term 2
Topic:
Part-time job

Internal assessments: Writing and Presentation

Term 3
Topic:
Travel and custom

Preparation for Externals: Reading and Listening

Term 4
Preparation for Externals: Reading and Listening

Learning Areas:

Languages

Assessment Information

Method of assessment:
• Internal assessment (Presentation, Interaction, Writing) are given after a series of mock practice runs where practical; writing assessment is in the form of a writing portfolio.
• External assessment takes in the form of exams.