Chinese First Language
National Heritage Languages Courses Survey
The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) has collaborated with the Office of the Board of Studies, NSW and the South Australian Certificate of Education Board (SACE Board of South Australia) to develop courses in Chinese (Mandarin), Indonesian, Japanese and Korean for Heritage Speakers at the Senior Secondary Level.
The VCAA is participating in a national survey to seek feedback on the consultation drafts of language-specific senior secondary Heritage Language Courses in Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese and Korean. The data collected from the Heritage Language Courses National and Victorian Consultation Survey will inform the future directions of the development of the Heritage Language Courses. The language-specific course materials and survey can be accessed on the links below and will be available from 19 October until 30 November 2009.
- Heritage Chinese Draft Course of Study at Senior Secondary Level October 2009 (PDF - 829KB)
- Heritage Languages Courses National and Victorian Consultation Survey
Any queries about the project or survey should be directed to Anne Fisher, Project Manager, Languages on (03) 9651 4441 or at fisher.anne.m@edumail.vic.gov.au
Accreditation period - Units 1-4: 2005-2011
The accreditation period has been extended until 31 December 2011.
Curriculum
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Study Design (October 2008, PDF - 760KB)
Details on areas of study, outcomes and assessment for Chinese First Language Units 1-4: 2005-2011. For details of how to purchase a hardcopy VCE Chinese First Language Study Design, please refer to Publications. -
Study Summary (October 2008, DOC - 41KB)
A summary of the VCE Chinese First Language Study Design for 2005-2011.
Assessment
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Assessment Handbook (October 2008, DOC - 329KB)
Contains assessment advice for both school-assessed coursework and the examinations including the examination criteria. -
Examination Reports
Find past exams and sample exams for Chinese First Language.
Support Material
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Study Advice
Contains resources to assist in the implementation of LOTE Units 1-4 including assessment advice for Units 1 and 2. -
Example Outline and Detailed Study
For copies of the Chinese First Language Example Outline and Detailed Study contact:
The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority publishes administrative advice and regulations for the VCE in the VCE and VCAL Administrative Handbook 2009. Changes to advice and regulations occur during the year. The details of all such changes are published in the VCAA Bulletin and VCAA Bulletin P–10 on a regular basis. It is essential that VCE teachers familiarise themselves with advice and regulations in the VCE and VCAL Administrative Handbook and regularly check the VCAA Bulletin.
