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): | 12326 (v.3) Chinese (Mandarin) 516
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Prerequisite(s): | 12311 (v.4) Chinese (Mandarin) 311 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Improves 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 studies on social changes in Chinese-speaking communities. |
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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 social and cultural issues. Extracted information from Chinese TV programs and newspapers and reproduce main points orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to critically examine some issues on Chinese culture and society using Chinese reference material from newspapers or journals. |
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: | Gernet, J. (1996) A History of Chinese Civilisation. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. (1999). Lewis, M. 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, J. L. (1995). Gateway to the Chinese Classics: A Practical Introduction to Literary Chinese. San Francisco, China Books and Periodicals, Inc. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment 10%, Essays 20%, Examinations 40%, Journal 20%, Participation 10%. This is by 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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