12308 (v.4) Chinese (Mandarin) 112

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Area:	Department of Languages and Intercultural Education
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	5.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	2 x 2 Hours Weekly
Anti Requisite(s):	12322 (v.3) Chinese (Mandarin) 512
Prerequisite(s):	12307 (v.4) Chinese (Mandarin) 111 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Further development of the four essential language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing through taking part in communicative and cultural awareness activities. Students will be introduced to current research on Chinese culture and society through lectures and audio-visual presentations.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Understood and conducted basic greetings and conversations in Chinese (Mandarin). Read simple messages in simplified and/or traditional Chinese script. Written simple messages in simplified and/or traditional Chinese script. An understanding of social systems in Chinese speaking countries to a level that will enable effective use of Chinese within situations covered in this unit.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Mackerras, C. (2002), A New Cambridge Handbook of Contemporary China. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. Ebrey, P. (1996), The Cambridge Illustrated History of China. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press.
Unit Texts:	Yao, Tao-chung etc (edited). (2000) Integrated Chinese Level 1, Part 2 Textbook (Simplified Character Edition). Boston, MA, Cheng and Tsui Company. Yao, Tao-chung etc (edited). (2000) Integrated Chinese Level 1, Part 2 Workbook (Simplified Character Edition). Boston, MA, Cheng and Tsui Company. Yao, Tao-chung etc (edited). (2000) Integrated Chinese Level 1, Part 2 Character Workbook (Simplified Character Edition). Boston, MA, Cheng and Tsui Company.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Examination 50%, Participation 10%, Assignments 30%, Lecture component 10%. This is grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y