Rutherford College Rutherford College

Level 2 Chinese

12CHI
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms A. Hsiao.

Recommended Prior Learning

14 Credits in NCEA Level 1 Chinese or in consultation with the relevant HOF/TIC.

Chinese

This is an intermediate course of Chinese, building on the knowledge of language learned from NCEA Level One. Students can use language variably and effectively to express, compare and justify their ideas and opinions and support or challenge those of others. They can use and identify the linguistic and cultural forms that guide interpretation, enabling them to respond critically to texts. You are expected to learn how to recognise up to 600 characters.

Course Overview

Term 1
School System and Education

Term 2
Health and Fitness

Term 3
Travel and Tourism

Term 4
Exam Revision and Preparation

Learning Areas:

Language


Pathway

Level 3 Chinese

Studying Chinese opens the door to a world of exciting possibilities. As one of the most widely spoken languages globally, Mandarin Chinese is a valuable skill across many industries and professions.

Students who continue Chinese into senior levels may go on to use their language skills in careers such as:

International Business and Trade

Tourism and Hospitality

Diplomacy and International Relations

Translation and Interpreting

Teaching (in Australia or overseas)

Media, Journalism, and Communications

Technology and Global Marketing

Learning Chinese also helps students become confident global citizens—able to communicate across cultures, understand different worldviews, and thrive in a connected, international world.

There may also be opportunities to take part in language and cultural trips to Chinese-speaking regions, offering valuable real-world experience.

Whether students continue their studies at university or take their language into the workforce, Chinese gives them a competitive edge and a wider range of options for the future.

Career Pathways

Army Officer, Army Soldier, Historian, Flight Attendant, Counsellor, Minister of Religion, Trainer, Journalist, Interpreter, Musician, Editor, Corrections Officer, Data Entry Operator/Transcriptionist, Foreign Policy Officer, Radio Presenter, Workplace Relations Adviser, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Importer/Exporter, Immigration Officer, Kaiwhakaako Māori



			
					
					Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
										
There is no cost associated with this course.



Lined refills

A4 folder

3-colour pens

										

								


				






    

        
Disclaimer

        
Course Selection does not guarantee entry, some courses have credit requirements and/or will be reviewed by the Head of Faculity.
Any Costs, Equipment or Unit Standards are a guideline and may change.

Please note that courses will go ahead only if student numbers, staffing, and timetabling allow it.  Where a subject is oversubscribed, and there are insufficient numbers or resources to create an extra class, a ballot system may be applied.  
Costs
Rutherford College aims to deliver educational courses over and above that which is funded by the Ministry, however parental contribution for the costs of trips and activities where participation is optional, and/or components not covered by the Government grant may be requested, and we appreciate the financial support our families make to the School.