CHIN2302
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course is designed as a continuation of CHIN 2301 or for students with equivalent intermediate Chinese language proficiency.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate intermediate level of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Modern Standard Chinese.
2. Use an expanded vocabulary for topical conversations and practical writing in Chinese.
3. Demonstrate an expanded knowledge of grammatical features and structures.
4. Demonstrate deeper awareness of intercultural communication.
Content
This course will further develop students’ competency in Modern Standard Chinese from the beginning level. It will focus on expanding the students' vocabulary and grammatical knowledge. On completion of this course, students should have active use of 800 words and associated compounds and be able to conduct simple conversations, read simple texts and write simple practical compositions in Modern Standard Chinese.
Requisite
This course replaces CHIN2102. If you have successfully completed CHIN2102 you cannot enrol in this course.
Assumed knowledge
This course is designed for students who have completed CHIN2301 or with equivalent knowledge of Chinese. It is not for competent or native speakers of Chinese.
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Two take-home assignments
In Term Test: Two in-class tests (reading & writing)
Presentation: Two in-class Group presentations - oral presentation
Written Assignment: Weekly completion of homework
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)
- 1 hour of self-directed private study of Chinese characters
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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