CHI4110

Chinese 11 ( 6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Robert Irving

Offered:
Not offered in 2006.

Synopsis: Introduction to spoken and written modern standard Chinese.

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to: 1. Read around 250 Chinese characters and identify important associated radicals. 2. Write around 250 Chinese characters in simple composition. 3. Use oral/aural skills necessary for communication in a small number of everyday practical situations. 4. Use the pinyin romanisation system.

Assessment: Written tests: 15% + Verbal skills: 15% + Oral skills: 20% + Regular character dictation tests: 15% + Oral test: 15% + Written exam: 20%

Contact Hours: 4 hours (2 x lectures and 2 x tutorials) per week