CHI5050

Chinese 5 ( 6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Lijun Bi

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: This unit will introduce students to advanced intermediate spoken and written standard Chinese. In addition to regular classroom activities, listening and speaking skills will be further developed through project work with a focus on Chinese culture.

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this subject, students will develop: 1. An understanding of some current issues in China and the ability to express personal views on such issues in Chinese. 2. The ability to discuss topics related to their own fields of interest in Chinese. 3. Knowledge of a grammatical framework and vocabulary that enables them to write in a relatively sophisticated manner. 4. The ability to write different kinds of prose and poetry in Chinese. 5. The ability to present their project work in Chinese in a small group.

Assessment: Continuous assessment including class presentations, written tests and projects: 50% + Written examination: 35% + Oral examination: 15%

Contact Hours: 4 hours (2 x 1 hour lectures and 2 x 1 hour tutorials) per week

Prerequisites: CHI4040 or equivalent

Prohibitions: CHI1050, CHI2050, CHI3050, CHI4050