AIC283 - Chinese 2C
Unit details
| Year: | 2021 unit information |
|---|---|
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| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Fengqi Qian |
| Prerequisite: | Chinese language background |
| 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 1-hour class per week |
Content
This is the first unit in the advanced Chinese major sequence. It aims at developing students' practical skills to use the Chinese language and improving their understanding of how the Chinese language works. Emphasis will be placed on the practical language use in both written and oral forms. Topics to be covered include a range of social and cultural issues and current affairs. In addition to textbooks, materials will also be drawn from contemporary writing, newspapers and journal articles.
| 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 broad and coherent knowledge of the Chinese language systems and through the completion of various activities analyse and evaluate culturally embedded discourse | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Use a range of commonly available digital technologies to research and identify authentic material or resources in Chinese and in language study to support learning | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Communicate clearly and naturally in a range of daily and professional/academic contexts both orally and in writing using the correct fundamental grammar, syntax, pronunciation and sociolinguistic practices in Chinese; describe information and express personal opinions based on the synthesis and analysis of information in Chinese | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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 - Presentation | 10 minutes | 20% | Week 3 |
| Assessment 2 (Group) - Writing Exercises | 800 words or equivalent (in foreign language) | 20% | Week 7 |
| Assessment 3 - Oral examination | 10 minutes | 20% | Week 11 |
| Assessment 4 - Examination | 2 hours | 40% | Examination 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
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: AIC283 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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