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CHIN304 Chinese Language 3A

Updated: 26 October 2012
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Trimester 1 Off Campus
Armidale Trimester 1 On Campus
Intensive School(s)
Start Finish Attendance Notes
N/A N/A Non-Mandatory Dates to be advised. Non-Mandatory weekend school may be held in Sydney if sufficient students commit by the date specified by the unit coordinator.
Supervised Exam There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled.
Pre-requisites CHIN200 or CHIN202
Co-requisites None
Restrictions CHIN302 or CHIN303 or CHIN403
Notes

Students who are native speakers of Chinese should normally enrol in units coded CHIN310 or above.
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Isabel Tasker (itasker@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit begins by completing students' basic grounding in Modern Standard Chinese. Then it works to consolidate those foundations, with a particular focus on developing skills to read more complex Chinese texts. By studying short texts on a wide variety of topics in written Chinese, you will extend your competence in using the grammar and language patterns you have previously studied, as well as learning alternatives used in more formal written style. You will expand your vocabulary, review and expand your knowledge of Chinese culture, and develop reading skills to help you read Chinese with greater speed and confidence. You will also improve your levels of written expression while studying this unit.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

Chinese Grammar (Schaum's Outlines)
ISBN: 9780071635264
Ross, C., McGraw-Hill 2nd ed. 2009
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , On and Off Campus
New Practical Chinese Reader Book 3: Textbook (with MP3 CD)
ISBN: 9787561932551
Liu Xun, Beijing Language & Culture University Press 2nd ed.
Note: Students who completed CHIN202 will already have this book.
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , On and Off Campus
New Practical Chinese Reader Book 3: Workbook (with MP3 CD)
ISBN: 9787561932070
Liu Xun, Beijing Language & Culture University Press 2nd ed.
Note: Students who completed CHIN202 will already have this book.
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , On and Off Campus
A Series of Short Chinese Readings
ISBN: ARCH01
Zheng Guoxiong, Jin Lu, Wang Xinwen and Tao Lian (eds), UNE Reprint
Note: Available from the United Campus Bookshop, UNE
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , On and Off Campus
Recommended Material
Optional 		Text(s):

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

The Concise English-Chinese Chinese-English Dictionary
ISBN: 9780198005933
Manser, M.H. (ed), OUP 4th ed. 2009
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , On and 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 25%
Assessment Notes
Speaking, listening, grammar, reading, writing and translation tasks
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1, 2
Language Assignment 2 25%
Assessment Notes
Grammar, reading, writing and translation tasks
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1, 2
Online Quizzes 10%
Assessment Notes
5 online quizzes (2% each)
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1, 2
Final Examination 2 hrs 40%
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1, 2

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. demonstrate mastery of the content of Lessons 36-38 of the textbook New Practical Chinese Reader;
  2. demonstrate improved comprehension skills and confidence in reading Chinese;
  3. engage in a variety of text types and topics in written Chinese with confidence; and
  4. recognise and use the major grammatical structures of Chinese in written language with increased confidence.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
This unit consolidates and extends students' knowledge of the Chinese language. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Students' communication skills will be enhanced by learning how to communicate appropriately at an intermediate level in Chinese for a variety of purposes. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
Since learning Chinese language gives students the opportunity to learn about Chinese culture and society, this unit will enhance their global perspective. 		True True
4 Information Literacy
The online component of this unit gives students the opportunity 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. This unit aims to develop their abilities and strategies for understanding written Chinese. 		True
6 Problem Solving
Learning how to use a foreign language involves problem-solving as well as logical thinking and creative thinking. 		True
   

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