AIC384 - Chinese 3D: Chinese in the Professions - Enhancing Capacities in a Global Context
Unit details
| Year | 2027 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes | Trimester 2: Online |
| Credit point(s) | 2 |
| EFTSL value | 0.250 |
| Unit chair | Trimester 2: Yanying Lu |
| Prerequisite | Nil |
| Corequisite | Nil |
| Incompatible with | Nil |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment | 1 x 1-hour online lecture per week 1 x 2-hour online seminar per week |
| Typical study commitment | Students will on average spend 300-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
Content
This unit is designed for students with a high level of competence in Chinese and focuses on developing advanced skills in understanding and communicating complex ideas in Standard Chinese (Putonghua). Using translation as a key method, students explore how language and meaning are shaped across cultures and societies, enhancing their ability to mediate and communicate effectively in intercultural contexts. Authentic materials from contemporary media and online sources underpin learning. The unit is relevant to a range of professional fields, including industry, trade, and commerce, and is also suitable for background speakers seeking to refine their Putonghua proficiency.
Learning outcomes
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Analyse and synthesise information from a range of authentic Chinese-language sources, and construct coherent, contextually appropriate responses that demonstrate the ability to interpret and mediate meaning across linguistic and cultural boundaries, particularly within global and professional contexts | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO4: Critical thinking GLO5: Problem solving GLO6: Self-management GLO8: Global citizenship |
| ULO2 | Apply knowledge of the Chinese language system to communicate complex and abstract ideas effectively in spoken and written Chinese across academic, professional, and commercial contexts, demonstrating intercultural awareness, cultural sensitivity, and appropriate stylistic and domain-specific language use, while collaborating with others and applying problem-solving strategies to address communication challenges | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO5: Problem solving GLO7: Teamwork GLO8: Global citizenship |
| ULO3 | Integrate and critically apply knowledge of cultural practices, social contexts, and contemporary issues to adapt, negotiate, and mediate meaning in intercultural communication, demonstrating the ability to operate effectively across diverse cultural, professional, and global environments, including those relevant to industry, trade, and commerce | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO4: Critical thinking GLO5: Problem solving GLO8: Global citizenship |
| ULO4 | Critically evaluate and use digital and AI- mediated tools to support intercultural communication and translation as cultural mediation, while reflecting on and refining one's language choices, translation strategies, and communicative effectiveness in global and professional contexts | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO3: Digital literacy GLO4: Critical thinking GLO5: Problem solving GLO6: Self-management GLO7: Teamwork GLO8: Global citizenship |
Note – From 2026, Deakin commenced introducing Graduate Attributes (GAs), which define the distinctive characteristics of a Deakin graduate. You may notice some units still refer to Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) during this transition period.
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: Seminar Speaking and Writing Exercises | 2400 words | 30% | Ongoing |
| Assessment 2: Collaborative Translation Portfolio: Practice, Application, and Reflection | 2400 words | 30% | Week 11 |
| Assessment 3: End-of-Unit Written Assessment | 3200 words | 40% | End-of-Unit Assessment Period |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning resource
There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.
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Unit fee information
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