CHIN2201

Intermediate Written Chinese I

Faculty of Education and Arts School of Humanities and Social Science

10 Units 2000 Level Course

Not available in 2014

Previously offered in 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006

Provides a comprehensive language course designed for students with a basic knowledge of Chinese. Emphasis is on the further development of written expression, character recognition, intensive and extensive reading as well as writing skills in Modern Standard Chinese.

Objectives

1. To develop reading and writing skills in Modern Standard Chinese.
2. To study Chinese grammar at an intermediate level for use in written communication.
3. To expand on vocabulary in Chinese.
4. To acquire knowledge about Chinese culture and contemporary life.

Content

Course in Modern Standard Chinese offered at the intermediate level with rapid expansion of vocabulary, grammatical structures and the acquisition of intensive reading skills. On completion of this course, students should have active use of 800 characters and associated compounds and be able to read simple Chinese texts and write simple practical compositions.

Replacing Course(s)

The reading and writing components of Intermediate Chinese One - CHIN2210. The deletion of this course does not impact on any other programs.

Transition

N/A

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

CHIN1120 or equivalent.

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Lecture
Tutorial

Assessment Items

Examination: Class	3 forty-minute reading and writing tests (3 x 15%) 1 one-hour comprehensive test (25%)
Essays / Written Assignments	2 written assignments (2 x 15%), total 1000 words distributed approximately evenly through the semester

Contact Hours