12326 (v.3) Chinese (Mandarin) 516

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):

12312 (v.4) Chinese (Mandarin) 312

Prerequisite(s):

    12325 (v.4) Chinese (Mandarin) 515 or any previous version
    OR
    12311 (v.4) Chinese (Mandarin) 311 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Continues to improve students' ability to communicate effectively in both formal and informal settings. Awareness of language variations and regional differences will be strengthened through newspaper readings, discussions on current affairs and the introduction of readings in the Chinese classical language. Students are encouraged to use the language skills that they have acquired to carry out research and independent study on social changes in Chinese-speaking communities.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Attained a reasonable degree of competence in using a variety of appropriate and idiomatic expressions in formal and informal gatherings. Exchanged opinions and conducted discussions in Chinese on a variety of of social and cultural issues. Extracted information from chinese television programs and newspapers and reproduce main points orally and in writing. Demonstrated an ability to critically examine some issues on Chinese culture and society using Chinese reference material from newspapers or journals.

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:

Gernet, Jaques. (1996), A History of Chinese Civilisation. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. Lewis, Mark. (1999), Writing and Authority in Early China. Albany, State University of New York 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. Faurot, Jeanette L. (1995). Gateway to the Chinese Classics: a Practical Introduction to Literary Chinese. San Francisco, China Books and Periodicals, Inc.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Culture Component 10%, Essays 20%, Exam 40%, Journal 20%, Participation 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y