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CHIN3201

Advanced Written Chinese

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2012

Callaghan CampusSemester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006

Emphasis is on the development of reading and writing skills and cultural background knowledge (written expression, intensive and extensive reading) through reading and examination of a range of carefully selected texts at an advanced level, including newspaper articles, contemporary Chinese literary texts and films with particular reference to practical language use.

Objectives
1. The ability to read and write 300 new words and associated compounds.
2. The ability to use the 300 new characters and expressions in basic practical writings.
3. An understanding of advanced grammatical structures.
4. The ability to read, appreciate and analyse a range of Chinese texts including newspaper articles, broadcasts and films in Modern Standard Chinese.
5. An appreciation of Chinese culture and society in the contexts of the texts studied.
Content
The course will cover:
1. 300 new Chinese characters and expressions.
2. Intensive and extensive reading of a range of contemporary texts including newspaper articles and films in Modern Standard Chinese.
3. Grammatical structures at an advanced level.
4. Basic skills at writing practical compositions in MSC.
Replacing Course(s)
The reading and writing components of Advanced Chinese I - CHIN3100. The deletion of this course does not impact on any other programs.
Transition
N/A
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
CHIN2202 or equivalent
Modes of Delivery
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods
Lecture
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments
Four written assignments (4 x 25% = 100%), 350-400 characters in length;
Contact Hours
Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables

2012 Course Timetables for CHIN3201