Chinese and Literature Stage 6 Syllabus (2012)
The Chinese and Literature syllabus helps students develop their knowledge and understanding of Chinese through the study of language texts and contemporary issues. Download the syllabus and find HSC support materials.
About the course
Find out more about Chinese and Literature, including the course description and what students learn.
Formerly called Chinese Background Speakers Stage 6 Syllabus.
The study of Chinese and Literature contributes to the overall education of students, particularly in the areas of communication, cross-cultural understanding, literacy, cognitive development and general knowledge.
Students develop an understanding of how attitudes and values are shaped within both Chinese-speaking and Australian communities.
This course provides students with the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of the Chinese language through the study of language texts and contemporary issues. As the course progresses, students study prescribed texts and themes and explore mandatory contemporary issues.
Preliminary
Students will develop their knowledge and understanding of the Chinese language through the study of language texts and contemporary issues.
HSC
Students will continue to develop their knowledge and understanding of the Chinese language through the study of prescribed texts, prescribed themes, and mandatory contemporary issues.
Board Developed Course
Course number(s):
- 11555 Chinese and Literature (2 units – Preliminary)
- 15565 Chinese and Literature (2 units – HSC)
Prerequisites: A cultural and/or linguistic background in Chinese is assumed
Corequisites: Nil
Eligibility: Nil
Study via self-tuition: Yes
Exclusions:
- 11530 Chinese Beginners (2 units – Preliminary)
- 15540 Chinese Beginners (2 units – HSC)
- 11540 Chinese Continuers (2 units – Preliminary)
- 15550 Chinese Continuers (2 units – HSC)
- 15570 Chinese Extension (1 unit – HSC)
- 11547 Chinese in Context (2 units – Preliminary)
- 15557 Chinese in Context (2 units – HSC)
Nil.
The knowledge and skills developed in this course can be applied across a range of career pathways.
Industries related to this course include, but are not limited to, the following outlined on the Your Career website:
Assessment and exam information and support
Teaching and learning support
Use these support materials to guide and plan your teaching and assessment.
Year 11
Literature Stage 6: Sample assessment schedule A (DOCX 21.3KB)
Literature Stage 6: Sample assessment schedule B (DOCX 21.42KB)
Year 12
Literature Stage 6: Sample assessment schedule A (DOCX 25.19KB)
Literature Stage 6: Sample assessment schedule B (DOCX 25.02KB)
Literature Stage 6: Sample assessment schedule C (DOCX 25.36KB)