Chinese: Background Language Learner F–10 Sequence / Levels 9 and 10 / Communicating / Informing
Content description
Investigate different interpretations of contemporary and historical events and people
Elaborations
viewing reports on news and current affairs programs to develop an overview of events, and discussing responses of individuals and groups to issues and events such as environmental pollution, rapid urbanisation or a threat to public health or safety
gathering information from a range of sources on a contemporary or historical Chinese figure to evaluate that person’s impact on Chinese society past or present, for example, Mao Zedong, Deng Xiaoping, Jiang Jieshi or Confucius
accessing articles, history books, and newspapers to gain knowledge of the causes and potential outcomes of events and issues in contemporary societies
comparing different interpretations of historical and political events to develop an informed perspective
identifying the implied values that influence a writer’s representation of a particular issue, for example, reporting on how the issue of 空巢老人 in China is influenced by the Chinese values of ‘family being together’ and ’filial piety’
