6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL
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This unit requires a language entry level testlanguage entry level test (http://www.monash.edu/arts/language-entry-level/) or permission from the unit coordinator.
Synopsis
Through the study of graded Chinese news articles and audio-visual broadcasts, this unit will introduce students to the language and issues of Chinese and international contemporary affairs from a Chinese perspective. Topics covered include society, culture, politics, economics, the environment, international relations, current international events and current social issues. Students will also develop research and language skills tailored to the Chinese language Internet.
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the unit, students will be able to:
- analyse the structures of the Chinese media (written and spoken);
- read and translate or interpret a range of Chinese news articles;
- interpret Chinese audio-visual news broadcasts;
- explain the political, economic, and social background to major issues in China and other Chinese speaking communities;
- access, search, read and watch Chinese text-based and audio-visual resources on the Internet with a high degree of independence.
Assessment
Within semester assessment: 55% + Exam: 45%
Workload requirements
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
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