| 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): | 12309 (v.4) Chinese (Mandarin) 211
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| Prerequisite(s): | 12322 (v.3) Chinese (Mandarin) 512 or any previous version
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12308 (v.4) Chinese (Mandarin) 112 or any previous version
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| Syllabus: | Further develops communicative competence in the Chinese language over a wider range of situations. Conversation, readings, discussions and report writing will be conducted on topics in relation to contemporary Chinese society. The cultural significance of idioms as linguistic devices will be examined. Some monumental events in Chinese history and their impact on contemporary Chinese society 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 conversation in a manner appropriate to the customs of Chinese speaking communities. Read short articles written in simplified and/or traditional scripts on contemporary Chinese society. Written short reports or summaries 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, Colin. (2002), A New Cambridge Handbook of Contemporary China. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. Hsu, Immanuel C.Y. (1995). The Rise of Modern China (fifth 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: | Assignments 40%, Exam 40%, Lecture componant 10%, Participation 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | |
