Area: | Department of Languages and Intercultural Education |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 2 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Anti Requisite(s): | 12322 (v.3) Chinese (Mandarin) 512
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Prerequisite(s): | 12307 (v.4) Chinese (Mandarin) 111 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Further development of the four essential language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing through taking part in communicative and cultural awareness activities. Students will be introduced to current research on Chinese culture and society through lectures and audio-visual presentations. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Understood and conducted basic greetings and conversations in Chinese (Mandarin). Read simple messages in simplified and/or traditional Chinese script. Written simple messages in simplified and/or traditional Chinese script. An understanding of social systems in Chinese speaking countries to a level that will enable effective use of Chinese within situations covered in this unit. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Mackerras, C. (2002), A New Cambridge Handbook of Contemporary China. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. Ebrey, P. (1996), The Cambridge Illustrated History of China. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. |
Unit Texts: | Yao, Tao-chung etc (edited). (2000) Integrated Chinese Level 1, Part 2 Textbook (Simplified Character Edition). Boston, MA, Cheng and Tsui Company. Yao, Tao-chung etc (edited). (2000) Integrated Chinese Level 1, Part 2 Workbook (Simplified Character Edition). Boston, MA, Cheng and Tsui Company. Yao, Tao-chung etc (edited). (2000) Integrated Chinese Level 1, Part 2 Character Workbook (Simplified Character Edition). Boston, MA, Cheng and Tsui Company. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Examination 50%, Participation 10%, Assignments 30%, Lecture component 10%. This is grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 91515 Eastern Asian Languages | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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