1. Chinese Language and Culture: Student short course consultation

2. Approximately 100 hours of learning Taught over 1, 2 or 3 years Up to 4 short courses can be included in the certificate Chinese Language and Culture short course

3. Chinese language and culture Aim: This short course aims to enable students reach set basic proficiency levels in spoken and written Chinese, develop their cultural and intercultural awareness, and learn to plan and evaluate their progress in learning Chinese.

4. Course overview Myself, my family and my friendsOut and about in public placesEducation and schoolChinese and young global citizens

5. Strand 1 Myself, my family and my friends Topics: Personal greetings Exchanging personal information Interests and hobbies Sharing information about home and family life

6. Strand 2 Out and about in public places Topics: Features of places in China Getting around in China Expressing culture through celebration Going shopping Going out for a Chinese meal

7. Strand 3 Education and school Topics: Going to school in China A typical school day Out of class time Learning languages

8. Strand 4 Chinese and young global citizens Topics: The Chinese speaking world Media matters Chinese people in the world Chinese inventions and innovations

9. Assessment Language learning record Four language skills’ assessment