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School of Culture History and Language · ANU College of Asia and the Pacific
This is an advanced Standard Modern Chinese language course designed for students who have successfully completed Modern Chinese 7 (Advanced Modern Chinese A) or have achieved the equivalence approved to enrol by proficiency assessment. The course aims at elevating students’ Chinese-language proficiency to near-native level and cultivating a high-level sense of cultural awareness in varieties of topics, from the latest news to historical essays. The course introduces varieties of literary styles. Building on the level students achieved in Modern Chinese 7, the course expands reading skills on formal diplomatic discourses, poems, literature analysis, and history writings. It places emphasis on developing their critical thinking and writing skill through research-based assignments in Chinese. Students can anticipate enhancing their analytical abilities by immersing themselves in the target language to gain a nuanced understanding of China’s multifaceted landscape. This course serves as a bridge connecting advanced Chinese language skills with the ability to conduct independent research on China.
Ten preview tests (2% each)
Learning outcomes 1, 2
Ten reading reflection (2% each, 300 words each)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 4
News report
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Research project. Part 1. Presentation
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Research project. Part 2. Essay (2,000 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 4, 5
Examination
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 4
Three contact hours per week. The total workload for the course is 130 hours including independent study. Other Information On successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to engage at an Advanced level of 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 enrolment advice. Students with previous “language experience or exposure” are required to undertake a language proficiency assessment to ensure enrolment 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 enrol in a language course below one that they have already successfully completed, except with permission of the language and/or course convenor.
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