12313 (v.5) Chinese (Mandarin) 321


 

Area:Department of Languages and Intercultural Education
Credits:25.0
Contact Hours:3.0
Lecture:1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):12310 (v.4) Chinese (Mandarin) 212 or any previous version
Syllabus:Development of student's language skills through the use of authentic material from the print and electronic media. Exploration of current themes and express opinion on social issues relevant to contemporary Chinese society.
 
Unit Outcomes: On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Developed skills necessary for handling Chinese textual material form the print and electronic media. Extracted information from speech and writings in Chinese and reproduce main points orally and in writing. Exchanged opinion in Chinese on social and cultural issues covered in this semester. Prepared and delivered presentations on topics discussed 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: Sun, Wanning. (2002), Leaving China: Media, Migration and Transnational Imagination. Lanhan, Rowman and Littlefield.
Unit Texts: Wu, X. Talking of Chinese Culture. Beijing, Beijing Language and Culture University Press. Pan, Zhaoming. and Chen, Ru. (edited) (1995), Understanding China Through Newspaper Readings - Elementary. Beijing, Peking University Press.
 
Unit Assessment Breakdown: Assignments 70%, Essays 20%, Participation 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  

 

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