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CHIN430 Advanced Chinese 3: Tradition and Modernity

Updated: 05 May 2010
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study Online Level
Armidale Semester 2 Off Campus C - Internet access required
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites CHIN410 or Chinese native speakers and candidature in a postgraduate award
Co-requisites None
Restrictions CHIN330 or CHIN411
Notes None
Combined Units CHIN330 - Advanced Chinese 3: Tradition and Modernity
Coordinator(s)
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)
ISBN: ARAA02
Song Bonian and Shi Baoyi (eds), UNE Reprint
Note: Available from the United Campus Bookshops, UNE
Text refers to: Semester 2 , Off Campus
Recommended Material
Optional 		Text(s):

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

Chinese Civilization: A Sourcebook
ISBN: 9780029087527
Ebrey, P.B. (ed), Free Press 2nd ed. 1993
Text refers to: Semester 2 , Off Campus
The Cambridge Illustrated History of China
ISBN: 9780521124331
Ebrey, P.B. (ed), Cambridge University Press 2nd ed. 2010
Text refers to: Semester 2 , Off Campus
Referenced Material
Optional 		Text(s):

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

New Age Chinese-English Dictionary
ISBN: 9787100027175
Beijing: Shang wu yin shu guan
Note: Available from the Dixson Library, UNE
Text refers to: Semester 2 , Off Campus
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Language Assignment 1 30%
Assessment Notes
Various written tasks of 600 characters in total; length requirements for students who are of Chinese-speaking background will be extended.
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-5 GA: 1, 2, 3, 6
Language Assignment 2 30%
Assessment Notes
Various written tasks of 700 characters in total; length requirements for students who are of Chinese-speaking background will be extended..
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-5 GA: 1, 2, 3, 6
Research Report 40%
Assessment Notes
Minor research report of 800 characters. Length requirements for students who are of Chinese-speaking background will be extended.
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-6 GA: 1, 2, 3, 6

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. demonstrate competence in reading and understanding Chinese academic writing;
  2. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of some of the major elements shaping Chinese cultural tradition;
  3. read, discuss and debate Chinese culture topics using appropriate style and register;
  4. display competence in using the structure and terminology of Chinese academic writing;
  5. demonstrate understanding of Chinese academic referencing conventions;
  6. write a research report of 800 Chinese characters in length, on a topic relating to Chinese cultural tradition.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Students' knowledge of Chinese culture and language will be extended in this unit, and assessed in the three set assessment tasks. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Students' communication skills will be enhanced by learning how to communicate appropriately at an advanced level in Chinese. In addition, group discussions online will help to develop their communication skills. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
Since learning Chinese language gives students an opportunity to learn about Chinese culture and society, this unit will enhance their global perspective. 		True True True
4 Information Literacy
The online component of this unit will give students the chance to practise and improve their information technology skills. 		True
5 Life-Long Learning
The Chinese language units at UNE are presented in a way that aims to develop students' confidence and skills as a language learner. CHIN430 aims to teach them advanced skills and strategies which can be used in continuing independent study of Chinese language and culture. 		True True
6 Problem Solving
Learning how to use a foreign language involves problem-solving as well as logical thinking and creative thinking. 		True True
7 Social Responsibility
By developing students' intercultural awareness this unit will also develop their social responsibility 		True True
   

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