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CHIN430 Advanced Chinese 3: Tradition and Modernity

Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Trimester 2 Off Campus
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites CHIN410 or Chinese native speakers
Co-requisites None
Restrictions CHIN330 or CHIN411
Notes None
Combined Units CHIN330 - Advanced Chinese 3: Tradition and Modernity
Coordinator(s) Shi Li (shi.li@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.
Materials Textbook information will be displayed approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the teaching period. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment Assessment information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period.
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 significantly 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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