Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

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Synopsis

This unit provides an introduction to written modern standard Chinese to students with a background in spoken Chinese. It provides training in formal grammatical structures and vocabulary to accelerate the development of students' literacy. An oral component is also included.

Objectives

1. To be able to recognise around 500 Chinese characters and identify important associated radicals.
2. To be able to write around 500 Chinese characters in simple composition.
3. To acquire proficiency in the use of the pinyin romanisation system.
4. To acquire knowledge of a grammatical framework with which to analyse and describe the vernacular Chinese under study.
5. To further develop oral proficiency.

Assessment

Oral test and class performance: 15%
Written work and tests: 50%
Examination (2 hours): 35%

Contact hours

Two 1-hour lectures per week
Two 1-hour tutorials per week

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

Chinese language
Chinese studies

Prerequisites

By permission

Prohibitions

ATS1001, ATS1021, ATS2001, ATS2021, APG4001, APG4021, APG5001, APG5021.