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

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

This unit is available to students who have passed Chinese 5, or who have equivalent language ability. Upon successful completion of this unit 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

Tests and class assessments: 50%
Exam: 35%
Oral exam: 15%

Chief examiner(s)

Lijun Bi

Contact hours

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

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

Chinese language

Prerequisites

ATS1005 or equivalent/permission

Prohibitions

ATS1006, ATS1026, ATS2026, ATS3006, ATS3026, APG4006, APG4026, APG5006, APG5026