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CHIN410 Advanced Chinese 1: Writing

Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Trimester 1 Off Campus
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled.
Pre-requisites CHIN202 at Distinction level or CHIN304 or CHIN305 or CHIN301 or CHIN302 (or equivalent of these)
Co-requisites None
Restrictions CHIN310 or CHIN412
Notes

Students undertaking CHIN410 in preference to CHIN310 should note that they will be assessed for a higher level of linguistic proficiency. It is designed specifically for students who are native speakers of Chinese, and for advanced learners of Chinese as a foreign language (equivalent to at least four years of formal study and extended periods of residence in a Chinese-speaking environment).
Combined Units CHIN310 - Advanced Chinese 1: Writing
Coordinator(s) Shi Li (shi.li@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This advanced level unit is for students who have either gained a distinction or above in a full second year of Chinese study, or have completed three years of study or the equivalent. It is also suitable for students who have Chinese-speaking backgrounds. The unit will assist students to develop their Chinese writing ability as well as their familiarity with Chinese written conventions. Chinese and English writing style and conventions will be compared. Through various types of exercises students will learn to write text appropriate for both academic and practical purposes, covering a variety of different styles and genres.
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.

Developing Writing Skills in Chinese
ISBN: 9780415215848
Yuan, B. and Qian, K., Routledge 2003
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , Off Campus
Recommended Material
Optional 		Text(s):

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

Contemporary Chinese Dictionary (Chinese-English)
ISBN: 9787560031958
Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press Revised ed. 2002
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , 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
Assignment 1 30%
Assessment Notes
Written assignment, character-based
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-3 GA: 1, 2, 3, 6
Assignment 2 30%
Assessment Notes
Written assignment, character-based
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-3 GA: 1, 2, 3, 6
Final Examination 2 hrs 40%
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-3 GA: 1, 2, 3, 6

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. write in Chinese with confidence and an advanced level of accuracy and appropriateness acceptable to a sympathetic native speaker of Chinese;
  2. demonstrate a sophisticated awareness of the differences between the style and conventions of written discourse in Chinese and English; and
  3. demonstrate a high level of competence in planning, composing and writing a set range of text types appropriate for practical purposes.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
This unit will assist students to develop their Chinese writing ability as well as encouraging familiarity with Chinese written conventions through theory and practical application to an advanced level. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Students' communication skills will be enhanced by learning how to communicate appropriately at an advanced level in written 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 sense of 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. CHIN410 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 True
7 Social Responsibility
By developing students' intercultural awareness this unit will also develop their social responsibility. 		True
8 Team Work
Teamwork is involved in in-class group activities for on-campus students and the online discussions encourage a high level of group awareness and support. 		True
   

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