CHI5410

Advanced Chinese, part 1

Lijian Hong and Warren Sun

6 points
* 4 hours per week
* First semester
* Clayton
* Prerequisites: A credit in CHI4320/CHI5320 or equivalent

Objectives The subject aims to provide students with knowledge that should enhance their understanding of contemporary China; the ability to comprehend and express complex ideas in both spoken and written forms, consolidating in this regard, skills already acquired at the advanced intermediate level and strategies of cross-cultural conceptualisation, incorporating translation skills, crucial to critical thinking on a range of contemporary issues concerning China.

Synopsis As for CHI4410.

Assessment Written assignments (1000 words): 20%
* Written examination (4 hours): 50%
* Seminar paper: 20%
* Seminar participation: 10%