CHI3420

Advanced Chinese, part 2

Lijian Hong and Warren Sun

8 points
* Second semester
* Clayton
* Prerequisites: A pass in CHI3410

Objectives On completion of this subject students should have developed a good understanding of contemporary Chinese society; the ability to comprehend and express complex ideas in both spoken and written forms; strategies of cross-cultural conceptualisation, incorporating translation skills, crucial to critical thinking on a range of contemporary issues concerning China.

Synopsis Reading of original modern texts, introduction to classical Chinese, and advanced spoken Chinese.

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