305618 (v.2) Chinese (Mandarin) 520


 

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
Anti Requisite(s):12314 (v.4) Chinese (Mandarin) 322
Prerequisite(s):    12327 (v.4) Chinese (Mandarin) 517 or any previous version
    OR
    12313 (v.5) Chinese (Mandarin) 321 or any previous version
Syllabus:For advanced learners of the Chinese (Mandarin) language to improve their writing skills. It covers formal and informal writing styles from print and electronic media as well as theories and practices of translating to and from the Chinese language.
 
Unit Outcomes: On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Gained and understanding of the characteristics and functions of a variety of formal and informal writing styles. Further developed skills necessary for handling Chinese textual material from theprint and electronic media. Improved their ability to express opinion in appropriate writing styles. Acquired some hands-on experience in translating to and from the Chinese language.
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: No prescribed texts.
Unit Texts: Practical Chinese Reader (PCR) Book III. (1993), Comercial Press. Thought and Society - An Advanced Text for Spoken Chinese. (1997), International Chinese Language Program, National Taiwan University, Taipei.
 
Unit Assessment Breakdown: Annotated bibliography or presentation 20%, Final essay 60%, Project proposal 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

 

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