CHIN 3301 - Chinese IIIA | Course Outlines

CHIN 3301 - Chinese IIIA

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2014

This course aims to consolidate and extend the language skills developed in Chinese IIB by means of further oral, reading, writing and translation practice. The emphasis is on the application of the student's language training to the study of Chinese source materials reflecting contemporary Chinese culture and society. It is expected that by the end of the semester students should have an active vocabulary of around 1200 Chinese characters and associate compounds, should be able to read simple authentic texts in modern Chinese using reference materials, and to construct short essays in Chinese on everyday topics.

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Course Details

Course Code	CHIN 3301
Course	Chinese IIIA
Coordinating Unit	Asian Studies
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	6
Contact	Up to 6 hours per week
Prerequisites	CHIN 2002, CHIN 2202 or equivalent
Incompatible	CHIN 3001, CHIN 3201
Assessment	Listening and written tests, oral test, composition/short essay, final exam

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Baohui Xie

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1	demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the required vocabulary and grammar
2	demonstrate ability to read and comprehend more complicated essays in Chinese on the topics covered in the course
3	demonstrate ability to construct, write and type sentences and short essays in Chinese on the topics covered in the course
4	demonstrate ability to discuss topics covered in the course in Chinese
5	demonstrate ability to engage in extended conversations in Mandarin in a culturally appropriate manner with Chinese native speakers

最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.	1-5
The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.	1-5
An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.	1-5
Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.	1-5
A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.	1-3, 5
A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.	1-5
A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community.	1-5
An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.	1-5

Learning & Teaching Modes

Communicative skills will be developed through a task-oriented, activity-based approach. Students will be encouraged to participate actively at every stage of learning. Audio/visual materials presenting social situations and cultural settings will bring a degree of realism into the classroom. Learning strategies will be taught explicitly and linked to specific language-learning tasks. Whenever possible, the course will integrate linguistic learning with cultural learning to achieve the dual goal of language development and improvement in the four skill areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening and intercultural understanding and mediation.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

1 x 2-hour lecture (or equivalent) per week	24 hours per semester
1 x 2-hour seminar (or equivalent) per week	24 hours per semester
1 x 1-hour tutorial (or equivalent) per week	12 hours per semester
8 hours reading/practise per week	96 hours per semester
8 hours assignment work per week	96 hours per semester
5 hours preparation per week	60 hours per semester
TOTAL WORKLOAD	312 hours per semester

Learning Activities Summary

This course covers Units 1-4 and 6-7 (Texts 1-7, 11-14) of the textbook, Boya Chinese, Zhun Zhong Ji I. Students are required to learn to read and write the characters for each text covered.

Schedule
Week 1	Introduction (Unit 1, Text 1: Three email messages)
Week 2	Unit 1, Text 2: A diary entry
Week 3	Unit 2, Text 3: Studying in China as an overseas student
Week 4	Unit 2, Text 4: Children learning languages
Week 5	Unit 3, Text 5: Is she our daughter?
Week 6	Unit 3, Text 6: Colour and personality
Week 7	Unit 4, Text 7: The record
Week 8	Unit 6, Text 11: Eating in China
Week 9	Unit 6, Text 12: Taking people out to dinner
Week 10	Unit 7, Text 13: What should you do?
Week 11	Unit 7, Text 14: Superstition in different countries
Week 12	Revision and oral test

Specific Course Requirements

Students are expected to attend all lectures, tutorials and seminars.

Small Group Discovery Experience

Small group discovery is an integral part of the learning process. Techniques such as Think-Pair-Share will be used regularly in seminars and tutorials. Accumulative snow-balling techniques will be used to learn complex concepts and texts.

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Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Task type	Weighting	Course learning outcomes
Sentence contruction	Formative & summative	10%	1
Mid-semester exam	Formative & summative	20%	1-3
2 x essays	Formative & summative	20%	1-4
Oral test 1	Formative & summative	10%	1-5
Oral test 2	Formative & summative	10%	1-5
Final exam	Summative	30%	1-4

Assessment Related Requirements

Students are expected to attend all lectures, tutorials and seminars. There are no supplementary tests for assessments other than the oral test 2 and final exam. Students who have missed an assessment due to medical or compassionate reasons and who have notified the course coordinator/tutor prior to the assessment will be given an average mark based on the results of other assessments. Those who do not turn up for assessments without medical or compassionate reasons will be given no marks.

Assessment Detail

5 x Sentence Construction Tasks: five fortnightly sentence construction tasks throughout the semester, each worth 2% of the semester total. Students are to ask to construct sentences with the words read by the tutor - 10% weighting

Mid-semester Exam: will include listening, reading and writing with a focus on listening. Dictionaries are allowed - 20% weighting

2 x Essays: Students are required to hand in two typed essays of 500-700 Chinese characters on a particular topic - 20% weighting

Oral Test 1: 15 minute presentation and discussion on a particular topic - 10% weighting

Oral Test 2: 10 minutes one-on-one reading and conversation - 10% weighting

Final examination: includes writing and reading. Dictionaries are allowed - 30% weighting

Submission

Essays are to be submitted by hard copy to the course coordinator in class on the due date.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

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