AIC282 - Chinese 2B: Culture, Society and Language in Contemporary Chinese Communities
Unit details
| Year | 2027 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes | Trimester 1: Online |
| Credit point(s) | 1 |
| EFTSL value | 0.125 |
| Unit chair | Trimester 1: 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 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Supplementary information | This unit is not available to speakers of Chinese as a first language |
Content
This unit is designed for learners with intermediate proficiency in Chinese, including those who have completed VCE Chinese Second Language or equivalent (approximately one year of full-time study beyond this level). It advances learners’ communicative capabilities by emphasising the sustained and nuanced use of Chinese across a wider range of contexts. Students engage with extended and authentic materials, refining their linguistic choices and developing more precise, contextually appropriate expression through structured tasks and guided independent learning. By the end of the unit, students will be able to analyse and interpret language and cultural meaning, respond effectively in diverse communicative situations, and apply their knowledge both independently and collaboratively in more advanced contexts.
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 | Apply accurate and flexible pronunciation, grammar, and sentence structures to communicate effectively in Chinese across a range of extended and culturally nuanced contexts, demonstrating sensitivity to cultural conventions and intercultural perspectives in diverse local and global settings. | GLO1: Discipline- specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO4: Critical thinking GLO8: Global citizenship |
| ULO2 | Describe and discuss information, and express well???developed personal opinions and viewpoints in Chinese by critically synthesising and analysing content, and collaboratively using appropriate digital tools and platforms to support effective and contextually appropriate communication. | GLO1: Discipline- specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO3: Digital literacy GLO4: Critical thinking GLO7: Teamwork |
| ULO3 | Identify and critically analyse linguistic and sociocultural challenges in contemporary Chinese communities, and apply knowledge of the Chinese language to develop and evaluate effective strategies for resolving communication issues in culturally and socially diverse contexts. | GLO1: Discipline- specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO4: Critical thinking GLO5: Problem solving GLO8: Global citizenship |
| ULO4 | Critically analyse and articulate the implications of cultural diversity and communication practices in Chinese???speaking contexts, and apply adaptable intercultural strategies to communicate effectively across varied settings, while independently monitoring, evaluating, and refining one’s own learning and communication practices, including the strategic use of digital tools and platforms | GLO1: Discipline- specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO3: Digital literacy GLO4: Critical thinking GLO5: Problem solving GLO6: Self- management 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: Integrated Fortnightly Written Exercises | 1000 words | 25% | Ongoing |
| Assessment 2: In-class oral practice | 1000 words | 25% | Ongoing |
| Assessment 3: Advanced Communication Portfolio: Construction, Facilitation, and Reflection | 1200 words | 30% | Week 11 |
| Assessment 4: End-of-Unit Assessment | 800 words | 20% | 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
The texts and reading list for AIC282 can be found via the University Library.
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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Unit fee information
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