Chinese: Second Language Learner F–10 Sequence / Levels 9 and 10 / Understanding / Language variation and change
Content description
Explain the dynamic nature of the Chinese language and how changes over time are influenced by local and global contexts and cultures
Elaborations
recognising traditional characters encountered in the local Chinese community and making note of the simplified character version
exploring examples of types of simplifications and ways of associating traditional characters with known simplified forms, for example, whole simplifications (为-為), part substitutions (汉-漢) and half simplifications (说-說)
exploring the role of code-switching by Chinese speakers, including the use of acronyms and English words, and how Chinese authorities are trying to limit the use of these terms in the media
