| Area: | Department of Languages and Intercultural Education |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Tutorial: | 3 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Anti Requisite(s): | 12324 (v.3) Chinese (Mandarin) 514
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| Prerequisite(s): | 12309 (v.4) Chinese (Mandarin) 211 or any previous version
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| Syllabus: | Further develops communicative competence in the Chinese language through collaborative and self-directed learning activities. Students will acquire skills in handling short written texts on topics relating to contemporary Chinese society. They will be encouraged to express opinion, conduct discussions and present reports on topics covered in this semester. Current research on modern Chinese history will also be introduced for discussion. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Taken part in specific purpose interviews. Conducted conversations in a manner appropriate to the customs of Chinese speaking communities. Read short articles written in a simplified and/or traditional scripts on contemporary Chinese society. Written short reports or summary of discussions on a variety of topics covered in this semester. |
| 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. Hsu, Immanuel C. Y. (1995). The Rise of Modern China (5th or latest edition). New York and Oxford, Oxford University Press. |
| Unit Texts: | Yao, Tao-chung etc (edited). (2000). Integrated Chinese Level 2 Textbook (Traditional and Simplified Character Edition). Boston MA, Cheng and Tsui Company. Yao, Tao-chung etc (edited). (2000). Integrated Chinese Level 2 Workbook (Traditional and Simplified Character Edition). Boston MA, Cheng and Tsui Company. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Examination 40%, Participation 10%, Assignments 50%. This is grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | |
