CHI1420

Advanced Chinese, part 2

Lijian Hong and Warren Sun

6 points - 4 hours per week - Second semester - Clayton - Prerequisites: A pass in CHI1410

Objectives On completion of this subject successfully, students should have developed a good understanding of contemporary Chinese society and its cultural background; the ability to comprehend and express complex ideas in both spoken and written forms; strategies of cross-cultural conceptualisation, incorporating translation skills, crucial to critical thinking on a range of contemporary issues concerning China.

Synopsis Reading of original texts, introduction to classical Chinese, and advanced spoken Chinese.

Assessment Two essay assignments: 20% - Written examinations (4 hours): 50% - Seminar paper (including oral presentation): 20% - Class participation: 10%

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