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): | 12323 (v.3) Chinese (Mandarin) 513
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Prerequisite(s): | 12308 (v.4) Chinese (Mandarin) 112 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Further develops students' 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 conversations 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 summary of discussions on a variety of topics covered in this semester. |
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. 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 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: | Assignments 40%, Examination 40%, Participation 10%, 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 1 | 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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