Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Notes

Synopsis

The unit allows students to complete the equivalent of 12 points of Chinese language study by undertaking an approved program of study over a minimum of six months at Shanghai International Studies University or another institution in the People's Republic of China or Republic of China. The level of the in-country unit in which the student enrols will be determined by the highest level of Chinese language study previously completed. Unit content will be equivalent to that of the corresponding unit within the Monash Chinese programs.The workload for this unit will be not less than that required for four 6-point on-campus units at Monash University.

Objectives

Objectives of the Chinese Incountry Program units shall be similar to the equivalent Clayton-based Chinese Studies Program units.

Assessment

Assessment criteria will differ in accordance with actual Chinese units studied in country. They will be similar to those of equivalent Chinese language units taught at Clayton Campus. Written and oral work will be assessed by Chinese language teaching staff of both Monash University and the Chinese host institutions.

Chief examiner(s)

Lijun Bi

Contact hours

120 hours over six weeks

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Chinese language

Prerequisites

A placement test and/or interview may be required

Prohibitions

Equivalent Monash Chinese language unit