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CHIN401H Chinese Hons Coursework

Credit Points 24
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Year Long 1 Off Campus
Armidale Year Long 1 On Campus
Intensive School(s)
Start Finish Attendance Notes
N/A N/A Mandatory face-to-face consultation by arrangement
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites candidature in BA(Hons)
Co-requisites CHIN402H (full-time students)
Restrictions CHIN400
Notes

Honours candidates only
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Shi Li (shi.li@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

The unit consists of two intrinsically linked elements of equal value. Element 1 is an advanced Mandarin language skills programme developing high-level comprehension, academic writing and translation skills. Element 2 is a programme integrating research skills and directed reading in an area of Chinese cultural and language studies mutually acceptable to the discipline and the student.
Materials No text required
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Assignment 1 25% 3500
Assessment Notes
3500 words or equivalent in Chinese characters
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-5 GA: 1, 2, 3, 6
Assignment 2 25% 3500
Assessment Notes
3500 words or equivalent in Chinese characters
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-5 GA: 1, 2, 3, 6
Assignment 3 25% 3500
Assessment Notes
3500 words or equivalent in Chinese characters
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-5 GA: 1, 2, 3, 6
Assignment 4 25% 3500
Assessment Notes
3500 words or equivalent in Chinese characters
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-5 GA: 1, 2, 3, 6

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. demonstrate an understanding of methodological approaches and issues pertaining to the study of Chinese language and culture;
  2. demonstrate advanced analytical skills in undertaking high level language work and critical reading of academic literature in the field of Chinese language and culture, for coursework components;
  3. demonstrate a broad knowledge and understanding of aspects of Chinese language and cultural studies at an advanced level;
  4. demonstrate advanced competence in Chinese language and ability to apply this skill in a range of areas; and
  5. locate and use resources in Chinese for research purposes.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Students' knowledge of Chinese culture and language will be extended and formally assessed through all assessment tasks. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Students' communication skills will be enhanced by learning how to communicate effectively in Chinese language environments. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
The unit allows students to focus on Chinese culture and society, enhancing their sense of global perspective. 		True True True
4 Information Literacy
Online research and source searching tasks in this unit will develop students' information literacy at an advanced level for research. 		True
5 Life-Long Learning
Students develop confidence and skills as Chinese studies researchers at a level suitable for continuing independent study of Chinese language and culture. 		True True
6 Problem Solving
Learning how to use a foreign language involves advanced levels of problem-solving as well as logical thinking and creative thinking. 		True True
7 Social Responsibility
By contributing to students' intercultural awareness this unit will also develop their understanding of social responsibility. 		True True
8 Team Work
Working with their supervisor allows students to develop an understanding of shared responsibility for research and other skills for cooperation and negotiation. 		True True
   

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