Family Much of Chinese society revolves around the family. Students will learn of the importance of family in China, how this is changing over time and the differences between family life in China and the UK. Work & Education China’s systems for work and education have both similarities and differences to the UK. Students will learn of Chinese society’s outlook on education, differences in systems in china, such as the ‘gaokao system and the cultural expectations on students throughout their education and work life. Chinese traditions, festivals and cultural activities China has a vast, rich history of more than 5000 years. During this long history, a number of myths, legends and stories have evolved into fantastic, exciting traditions and festivals celebrated by more than 1 billion people. Students will learn about a number of these festivals, with particular emphasis on Chinese New Year and Mid-Autumn festival. Students will also discover the more modern side of Chinese society and how the younger generation now celebrate these traditions as well as what they do with their time.
Students require a grade 7 or above at GCSE and a grade 5 or above in English Language GCSE A minimum of seven grade 5s in full course GCSE subjects.
Paper 1 - Listening, Reading and Translation - Section A: Listening (30 marks) A listening assessment based on recording, featuring male and female Chinese speakers. Students will respond to comprehension questions based on a variety of contexts and sources. -Section B: Reading (30 marks) A reading assessment based on a variety of text types and genres where students will respond to comprehension questions. - Section C: Translation into English (20 marks) An unseen passage to be translated from Chinese to English. Paper 2 - Written response to works and translation - Section A: Translation (20 marks) Students translate an unseen passage from English into Chinese - Section B: Written response to works (literary texts) (50 marks) Students must write an extended response on either one or two of the literary texts from the specification - Section C: Written response to works (films) (50 marks) Students who answer only one question on a literary text in Section B must write an extended response on one of the films listed in Appendix 2: Prescribed literary texts and films Paper 3 - Speaking - Task 1 (discussion on a Theme) Students discuss one theme from the specification based on a stimulus containing a short statement. - Task 2, Part 1 (independent research presentation) Students present a summary of at least two of the written sources they have used for their research and give a personal response to what they have read. - Task 2, Part 2 (discussion on independent research) Students answer questions on their presentation and then have a wider discussion on their research.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Croydon |
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| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Harris Federation South London Schools, 4th Floor Norfolk House, Croydon, CR0 1LH |
Family Much of Chinese society revolves around the family. Students will learn of the importance of family in China, how this is changing over time and the differences between family life in China and the UK. Work & Education China’s systems for work and education have both similarities and differences to the UK. Students will learn of Chinese society’s outlook on education, differences in systems in china, such as the ‘gaokao system and the cultural expectations on students throughout their education and work life. Chinese traditions, festivals and cultural activities China has a vast, rich history of more than 5000 years. During this long history, a number of myths, legends and stories have evolved into fantastic, exciting traditions and festivals celebrated by more than 1 billion people. Students will learn about a number of these festivals, with particular emphasis on Chinese New Year and Mid-Autumn festival. Students will also discover the more modern side of Chinese society and how the younger generation now celebrate these traditions as well as what they do with their time.
Students require a grade 7 or above at GCSE and a grade 5 or above in English Language GCSE A minimum of seven grade 5s in full course GCSE subjects.
Paper 1 - Listening, Reading and Translation - Section A: Listening (30 marks) A listening assessment based on recording, featuring male and female Chinese speakers. Students will respond to comprehension questions based on a variety of contexts and sources. -Section B: Reading (30 marks) A reading assessment based on a variety of text types and genres where students will respond to comprehension questions. - Section C: Translation into English (20 marks) An unseen passage to be translated from Chinese to English. Paper 2 - Written response to works and translation - Section A: Translation (20 marks) Students translate an unseen passage from English into Chinese - Section B: Written response to works (literary texts) (50 marks) Students must write an extended response on either one or two of the literary texts from the specification - Section C: Written response to works (films) (50 marks) Students who answer only one question on a literary text in Section B must write an extended response on one of the films listed in Appendix 2: Prescribed literary texts and films Paper 3 - Speaking - Task 1 (discussion on a Theme) Students discuss one theme from the specification based on a stimulus containing a short statement. - Task 2, Part 1 (independent research presentation) Students present a summary of at least two of the written sources they have used for their research and give a personal response to what they have read. - Task 2, Part 2 (discussion on independent research) Students answer questions on their presentation and then have a wider discussion on their research.
