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Understanding the New Media in China (CHIN20029)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
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This subject engages with the new form of language used in the modern media in China, including its written, audio and visual forms .It explores its roots and meanings and the factors which led to its emergence.
Intended learning outcomes
At the end of this subject students should:
- have an ability to understand the current usage of the Chinese language through the study of contemporary programs.
- have a capacity to communicate, using the modern media, such as Youtube, blog and internet websites.
- have an ability to articulate their language skill in oral and written presentations.
Generic skills
- Acquire written communication skills through essay writing and seminar discussion
- Show attention to detail through assessment preparation and writing
- Acquire time management and planning skills through managing and organising workloads for recommended reading, essay and assignment completion
- Acquire public speaking skills through tutorial and seminar discussion and class presentations
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
CHIN10018/CHIN20004/CHIN30009 or equivalent.
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CHIN10018 | Chinese 6 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHIN20004 | Chinese 6 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHIN30009 | Chinese 6 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- Fortnightly journal entries, 1,500 words in total, 20% (due fornightly throughout the semester)
- Two short reading comprehension tests, 30 minutes each, 15% each (dues week 6 and week 12)
- A written examination, 2 hours, 40% (during the examination period)
- Class participation, 10% (throuhout the semester)
Hurdle requirement: Class attendance is required for this subject; if you do not attend a minimum of 80% of classes without an approved exemption you will not be eligible for a pass in this subject.
Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Ruonan Zeng Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours A total of 36 hours: A 1-hour lecture and a 2-hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
Time commitment totals 170 hours.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Materials provided by the Institute.
- Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Language Placement Test required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 11 April 2024