CU10.1
Explore historical and contemporary elements, and the cultural and linguistic diversity, of Chinese cultures in Saskatchewan.
Indicators for this outcome
(a) Discuss the meanings of the terms “Mandarin speaker” and “Chinese cultures”.
(b) Explore the concept of language minority communities in Saskatchewan.
(c) Determine how direct and extended family members are addressed in Chinese cultures.
(d) Investigate common products (e.g., technology such as phones and computers) from Mandarin-speaking countries.
(e) Research the contributions (e.g., lunar calendar, Chinese architecture and lion sculptures) of cultural and religious heritages in Saskatchewan with roots in Chinese cultures.
(f)

Inquire about Chinese cultures and heritage (e.g., the arts, celebrations, community, traditions, language, history and food) in Saskatchewan by:

  • interviewing members of the Mandarin-speaking community in Saskatchewan;
  • researching Saskatchewan organizations, festivals and events (e.g., Mosaic, Folkfest, MultiLingual Association, Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Organization for Heritage Languages); and,
  • participating in activities related to Chinese cultures in Saskatchewan.
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