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School of Culture History and Language · ANU College of Asia and the Pacific
In this course, students will further develop their written component of a one-year intensive beginners program (CHIN1013 in S1 and CHIN2023 in S2) in Modern Standard Chinese (Putonghua or Mandarin). The objective of this course is to lay a solid written foundation for further studies of the Chinese language and to provide students with deeper knowledge of Chinese culture. Students will undertake written activities to practice their grammar points and vocabulary and develop their linguistic knowledge. Students are further introduced to the historical and cultural elements of the Chinese vocabulary through in-class activities and exercises. By the end of this course, students will be also be able to write simple conversations and short articles concerning everyday life. Furthermore, students will be able to utilize these skills in a culturally appropriate context in real life situations.
Participation
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Weekly Homework (word count can’t be specified due to the nature of the assessments)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Vocabulary Test (word count can’t be specified due to the nature of the assessments)
Learning outcomes 2, 3, 4, 5
Mid-semester Exam (word count can’t be specified due to the nature of the assessments)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Sentence Test (word count can’t be specified due to the nature of the assessments)
Learning outcomes 2, 3, 4
Final Exam (word count can’t be specified due to the nature of the assessments)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
The total workload is 130 hours, including time spent in scheduled classes and independent study. Students are expected to attend 2 x 1 hour lectures, 3 x 1 hour tutorials and spend around 5-6 hours of independent study per week. Other Information On successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to engage at a Advanced Beginner level of Standard Modern Chinese. Students with native speaker proficiency (may include cognate languages and dialects) must review the language proficiency assessment site and contact the CAP Student Centre for appropriate enrollment advice. Students with previous “language experience or exposure” are required to undertake a language proficiency assessment to ensure enrollment at the most appropriate level. Relevant past experience includes: - Previous study of the language (both formal and informal, for example but not limited to, at school, or, home, or through online activities, etc.) - Being exposed to the language in childhood via a family member or friend - Travel or living in a country where the language is spoken - The language being spoken in your home (even if you do not speak it yourself) Students who are not sure if they need to undertake a language proficiency assessment should seek advice from the course or language convenor. Students who intentionally misrepresent their language proficiency level may be investigated under the Academic Integrity Rule 2021 as having failed to comply with assessment directions and having sought unfair advantage. This may results in a penalty such as reduced grades or failure of the course. Students are not permitted to enroll in a language course below one that they have already successfully completed, except with permission of the language and/or course convenor.
New Practical Chinese Reader, Textbook 2 Author: Liu Xun Publisher: Beijing Language and Culture University Press 3rd Edition (2021) Preliminary Reading More materials will be provided on Canvas.