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 |
Prerequisite(s): | 12310 (v.4) Chinese (Mandarin) 212 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Development of student's language skills through the use of authentic material from the print and electronic media. Exploration of current themes and express opinion on social issues relevant to contemporary Chinese society. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Developed skills necessary for handling Chinese textual material form the print and electronic media. Extracted information from speech and writings in Chinese and reproduce main points orally and in writing. Exchanged opinion in Chinese on social and cultural issues covered in this semester. Prepared and delivered presentations on topics discussed 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: | Sun, Wanning. (2002), Leaving China: Media, Migration and Transnational Imagination. Lanhan, Rowman and Littlefield. |
Unit Texts: | Wu, X. Talking of Chinese Culture. Beijing, Beijing Language and Culture University Press. Pan, Zhaoming. and Chen, Ru. (edited) (1995), Understanding China Through Newspaper Readings - Elementary. Beijing, Peking University Press. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments 70%, Essays 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: | Supplemental | 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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