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Chinese Language Culture and Society: Overview

VCE: Units 1 & 2, 3 & 4

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Chinese Language Culture and Society | Curriculum alignment

Aims

"use Chinese to communicate with others
understand and appreciate the cultural contexts in which Chinese is used
understand aspects of the cultural practices and traditions of communities which use the Chinese language
recognise the role of language and culture in effective communication and the important cultural and linguistic heritage of Chinese-speaking peoples
understand their own culture/s through the study of other cultures
understand language as a system
gain awareness of different attitudes and values within the wider Australian community and beyond
apply their understanding of Chinese language, culture and society to work, further study, training and leisure."

Victorian Certification of Education, Chinese Language, Culture and Society, Study Design 2017-2027 (Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority, 2018, p. 5.)

China in focus

China is a large and diverse country made up of many ethic groups and customs. This section presents videos that lets you focus on some key aspects of Chinese language, culture and society. Use the left and right arrows to move from one video to the next.

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In text citation: (China Global Television Network, 2017) or China Global Television Network (2017)
Bibliography / Reference list: China Global Television Network. (2017). "Looking China: Kangding, confluence between the old and new". Retrieved from https://youtu.be/3myjSFk2CRA

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Bibliography / Reference list: China Global Television Network. (2017). "Looking China: Chopsticks". Retrieved from https://youtu.be/5RlSJrMCQ_c

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Bibliography / Reference list: China Global Television Network. (2017). "Looking China: Lusheng, the soul instrument of Miao Village". Retrieved from https://youtu.be/OlEjRNNx3QA

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Bibliography / Reference list: China Global Television Network. (2017). "Looking China: Peckish on Pingjiang". Retrieved from https://youtu.be/HjTISWl-EW8

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Bibliography / Reference list: China Global Television Network. (2017). "Looking China: Tasting ‘Zen’ from tea". Retrieved from https://youtu.be/hf-Ir2ZWi54

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Bibliography / Reference list: China Global Television Network. (2017). "Looking China: Li Brocade, a tradition that never fades". Retrieved from https://youtu.be/muaHrjFg7Uw

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Bibliography / Reference list: China Global Television Network. (2017). "Looking China: Tolousophy". Retrieved from https://youtu.be/ZGzNJNxIZAg

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Bibliography / Reference list: China Global Television Network. (2017). "Looking China: The changing face of Sichuan Opera". Retrieved from https://youtu.be/dmViYMAFucQ

Chinese Language Culture and Society | Background Reading

Ancient China by Arthur Cotterell; Alan Hills; Geoff Brightling
ISBN: 9780756667726
Publication Date: 2005
Illus. with full-color photos. From the earliest dynasty to the last emperor, watch 3,000 years of splendor come alive in this colorful chronicle of the civilization that's given us everything from gunpowder to dim sum.
Ancient China by Natalie M. Rosinsky; Kathleen Baxter (Contribution by); Timothy J. Griffin (Contribution by); Hanchao Lu (Consultant Editor); Robert L. McConnell (Contribution by)
Call Number: 931.23
ISBN: 9780756545680
Publication Date: 2012
Chapters include: religion and philosophy, daily life, and science and technology/

The History of China by Kenneth Pletcher (Editor)
ISBN: 9781615301096
Publication Date: 2010
Chinas unmatched ability to reinvent itself over the centuries is perhaps its most timeless asset. Even in the wake of violent civil wars, Mongol invaders, and turbulent governance, China has endured and, in recent times, achieved a level of prosperity rivaled by few other countries in the world. The events that transformed China from an imperial nation to a superpower are chronicled in this comprehensive volume that introduces the history of the worlds largest and one of its most dynamic populations. Accompanied by vivid images, the narrative provides readers with new perspective on this ancient culture.

Chinese Language Culture and Society | China and Australia

Chinese-Australian relations have had a rollercoaster year in 2018 (Fang, Kilbride & Shelton, 2018)
Chinese-Australian relations have had a rollercoaster year in 2018. As Beijing looked to expand its global position, particularly with an increased presence in the Pacific, Australia sat up and took notice.

Chinese Language Culture and Society | China and its view of the world

Videos that show how China sees itself and its place in the world today.

Chinese Language Culture and Society | Useful Links

China.org.cn (China Internet Information Centre)
China.org.cn (China Internet Information Centre) "offers broad access to up-to-date news about China, with searchable texts of government position papers and a wealth of basic information about Chinese history, politics, economics and culture."
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The authorized government portal site to China, China.org.cn is published under the auspices of the State Council Information Office and the China International Publishing Group (CIPG) in Beijing.
Chinese Government web site
Chinese Central Government's Official English language web site
Articles about China from the Council of Foreign Relations [USA]
"The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is [based in the USA and is] an independent, nonpartisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher dedicated to being a resource for its members, government officials, business executives, journalists, educators and students, civic and religious leaders, and other interested citizens in order to help them better understand the world."
Articles about China from the Lowy Institute [Australia]
The Lowy Institute is an Australian think tank with a global perspective on foreign policy, defence, politics, aid and development, journalism, sport, science and the arts.
Australia China Business Council (ACBC)
The Australia China Business Council (ACBC) is a major business organisation dedicated to promoting business and trade between Australia and the People’s Republic of China.

Asia power index This link opens in a new window
"The Lowy Institute Asia Power Index is an analytical tool for sharpening debate on power in the Asia-Pacific. The Index ranks 25 countries and territories in terms of their power. Explore state power across eight measures and 114 indicators. Plot the distribution of power in Asia on an interactive map. Compare variations in performance within and between countries. Adjust the principal weightings of the Index. And drill down into hundreds of unique country data points and findings." (Lowy Institute, 2018).
China Power Project This link opens in a new window
"ChinaPower provides an in-depth understanding of the evolving nature of Chinese power relative to other countries. The project examines five interrelated categories of Chinese power: military, economics, technology, social, and international image. Through objective analysis and data visualization, ChinaPower unpacks the complexity of China’s rise." (Center for Strategic and International Studies, n.d.)
The Center for Strategic and International Studies is a US based bipartisan foreign policy think tank.
Women of China This link opens in a new window
Sponsored by All-China Women’s Federation, womenofchina.cn offers comprehensive information on the way China’s women live today, showcasing their views on the rapidly changing world around them, the challenges they face and the achievements that have been made in the field of women’s development. They aim to provide a window into our country from a women’s perspective, as well as be a comprehensive resource for gender development and women’s studies professionals. By sharing the progress of China’s women with the world, they hope to bridge the gap between China and the World.

English translation of articles relating to women’s issues published in Chinese newspapers are published daily on our website, as well as comprehensive statistics on gender development. Practical advice on health and fitness, folk art, customs and books provide a closer look at Chinese culture.

Chinese Language Culture and Society | Curriculum Alignment and Metadata

The aims of this course is to enable students to:

"use Chinese to communicate with others
understand and appreciate the cultural contexts in which Chinese is used
understand aspects of the cultural practices and traditions of communities which use the Chinese language
recognise the role of language and culture in effective communication and the important cultural and linguistic heritage of Chinese-speaking peoples
understand their own culture/s through the study of other cultures
understand language as a system
gain awareness of different attitudes and values within the wider Australian community and beyond
apply their understanding of Chinese language, culture and society to work, further study, training and leisure".

Source: Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority, (2016), Chinese language, culture and society study design.

Curriculum Metadata

Q. What is this? A. Australian education vocabulary metadata in RDF/XML format.

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Chinese languages Education Services Australia Ltd2005-02-01T00:00:002016-06-06T06:24:32ZZhongwenChinese languagesBahasa Cina中国語중국어 (방언)汉语

Chinese literature Education Services Australia Ltd2005-02-01T00:00:002013-06-11T05:20:46Z6.2 - BT Literature removed, BT Regional literature added.Chinese literature中国文学

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Social customs Education Services Australia Ltd2005-02-01T00:00:002014-05-07T05:21:51ZContinuity (Historical)Continuity and changeCustoms and traditionsSocial norms社会の風習社会的習慣Social customsAdat istiadat社会の慣例사회 관습社会习俗

Taoism 2005-02-01T00:00:002009-07-16T00:00:006.1 - BT Religion removed, BT Religious groups added.Taoism

Asia-Australia engagement - Asia-Australia engagement Education Services Australia Ltd 2012-09-14T01:32:48Z 2C 9 2013-04-02T03:01:01Z

Intercultural understanding Intercultural understandingEducation Services Australia Ltd2012-09-04T01:21:49ZValuing and viewing critically your own cultural perspectives and practices and those of others through your interactions with people, texts and contexts.Education Services Australia Ltd2014-04-16T05:48:29Z6Intercultural

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