Jianjun Urwin
6 points -4 hours per week -Second semester -Clayton -Prerequisites: CHI4310/CHI5310
Objectives On successful completion of this subject students should have developed an understanding of some current issues in China; the ability to express personal views on such issues in Chinese; knowledge of grammatical framework and vocabulary that enables students to write and speak in relatively sophisticated manner; skills needed when watching authentic TV broadcast materials from China leading to broadening of knowledge about contemporary China.
Synopsis As for CHI5310.
Assessment Continuous assessment including class presentations, discussions, written tests and projects: 50% -Written examination: 35% -Oral examination: 15%
Prescribed texts
Li Xiaoqi and others A new perspective: Context function and
structure in teaching Chinese vols 1-3, Beijing U P, 1995
Beijing Languages Institute A brush up course in modern Chinese: Speaking
1993