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CHIN330 Advanced Chinese 3: Tradition and Modernity

Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Semester 2 Off Campus
Online level Level C - Internet access required
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam November
Pre-requisites CHIN310
Co-requisites None
Restrictions CHIN 411, 430
Notes None
Combined Units CHIN430 - Advanced Chinese 3: Tradition and Modernity
Coordinator(s) Cuncun Wu (cwu2@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

Designed for students who have studied at least three years of Chinese, and those from China, Taiwan, Singapore or other Chinese-speaking backgrounds, this unit explores in Chinese the story of Chinese culture, covering topics ranging from aspects of Chinese everyday life to the social system, religion, philosophy, literature and arts. Through this unit, students will refine and develop their linguistic expression in Chinese. They will also acquire deeper understanding of and familiarity with the heritage of Chinese culture, together with its influence on contemporary life in China.

Prescribed Material
Mandatory

Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

Zhongguo wenhua duben (A Chinese Culture Reader). UNE Reprint
ISBN: AR551
Song Bonian and Shi Baoyi (eds),
Note: Available from the United Campus Bookshops, UNE
Recommended Material
Optional

Text(s):

Note: Reference material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional

Chinese Civilization: A Sourcebook
ISBN: 9780029087527
Ebrey, P.B. (ed), Free Press
The Cambridge Illustrated History of China
ISBN: 9780521669917
Ebrey, P.B. (ed), Cambridge University Press
New Age Chinese-English Dictionary
ISBN: 9787100027175 Beijing: Shang wu yin shu guan
Disclaimer Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
   

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