AIC282 - Chinese 2B
Unit details
| Year: | 2021 unit information |
|---|---|
| Important Update: | Unit delivery will continue to be provided in line with the most current COVIDSafe health guidelines. This may include a mix of on-campus and online activities. To find out how you are impacted, please check your unit sites for announcements and updates. Unit sites open one week prior to the start of each Trimester/Semester. Thank you for your flexibility and commitment to studying with Deakin in 2021. Last updated: 4 June 2021 |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 2: Fengqi Qian |
| Prerequisite: | AIC281 or permission from unit chair |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 2-hour seminar per week, 1 x 2-hour class per week |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud: | 1 x 2-hour online seminar per week, 1 x 2-hour online class per week |
Note:This unit is not available to speakers of Chinese as a first language | |
Content
In this unit, students will further develop and expand their communicative skills acquired in Chinese 2A and will be introduced to more advanced texts in Chinese. The acquisition of basic vocabulary and grammar will be further broadened and consolidated. Students will also acquire background knowledge of the Chinese culture and society. Topics to be covered include various aspects of daily life in contemporary China.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Apply the correct pronunciation, grammar and syntax of the Chinese language system relating to the learning materials; and identify relevant cultural aspects relating to communication | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO2 | Demonstrate the ability to identify and source material related to Chinese language, utilising a range of reputable internet sources and online technologies | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO3: Digital literacy |
| ULO3 | Describe information and express personal opinions based on the synthesis and analysis of information in Chinese | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO4 | Identify and analyse linguistic and sociolinguistic problems and use individual initiative to apply knowledge of Chinese language study to develop a range of strategies for solving the problems | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO4: Critical thinking GLO5: Problem solving |
| ULO5 | Demonstrate the ability to work independently, self-reflect and plan and manage ongoing learning needs in personal, professional and scholarly contexts. Contribute to teamwork through active participation, problem solving and outcomes for shared goals with peers | GLO6: Self-management GLO7: Teamwork |
| ULO6 | Identify and understand the cultural diversity of the societies that use Chinese language in communication, and ethically apply principles of social responsibility when considering them in domestic, regional, and global contexts | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO5: Problem solving GLO8: Global citizenship |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 (Group or pairs) - Writing Exercises | 800 words or equivalent (in foreign language) | 20% | Week 3 |
| Assessment 2 - Presentation | 10 minutes | 20% | Weeks 3 to 10 |
| Assessment 3 - Oral examination | 10 minutes | 20% | Week 11 |
| Assessment 4 - Online test | 2 hours | 40% | To be advised |
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
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: AIC282 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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