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305617 (v.3) Chinese (Mandarin) 519


 

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):

301670 (v.5) Chinese (Mandarin) 331

Prerequisite(s):

    12326 (v.3) Chinese (Mandarin) 516 or any previous version
    OR
    12312 (v.4) Chinese (Mandarin) 312 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Advanced learners of the Chinese (Mandarin) language improve their writing skills. Covering 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 an 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 the print and electronic media. Improved their ability to express opinion in appropriate writing styles. Acquired some hand-on experience in translating to and from the Chinese language.

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:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

Practical Chinese Reader (PCR) Book III. (1993), The Commercial 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%, Essay 60%, Project proposal 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 91500 Language and Literature (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Online  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  

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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