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Chinese 3 (CHIN10015)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Semester 1
Overview
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This is a post-elementary subject in Chinese. By the end of this subject students should know 650 Chinese characters and should have a good grasp of basic grammatical structures as well as furthering their knowledge of Chinese cultural practices.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students will:
- have a knowledge of 650 Chinese characters.
- will have good knowledge of basic grammatical structures.
- be able to conduct a conversation in Chinese on a range of everyday topics.
- further develop their knowledge of Chinese cultural practices.
- make use of the diversified knowledge of intercultural communication practices.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students will:
• be able to construct sophisticated frameworks out of basic structural knowledge.
• be able to persist with learning tasks that do not show clear short-term returns to achieve long-term gains, particularly for the sake of acquiring a complex written code.
• enhance their diversified knowledge of intercultural communication practices.
• develop more effective time management and planning skills through managing and organising workloads for class preparation, revision and assignment completion.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All students enrolling in Chinese for the first time are required to complete the online language questionnaire/placement test at http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/asiainstitute/students/placement-tests. This applies to all students, from total beginners through to formal study, such as VCE or equivalent, or informally through family or overseas travel.
Upon completion of the placement test, students will receive an email with the outcome and entry point. Within 5 working days of receiving the email, students' study plans will be updated and students will be able to self-enrol into the first subject of their entry point. The results of the test are binding and enrolment can only be changed with approval from the coordinator of the language major.
It is recommended that students undertake the language placement test at least two weeks prior to the commencement of semester.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CHIN20001 | Chinese 3 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Recommended background knowledge
Some pre-knowledge of Chinese language.
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
- A 1-hour mid-semester test (mid semester) 10%
- A 1-hour composition test (week 11) 5%
- A 30-minute listening comprehension test (week 12) 20%
- An 8-minute oral exam (week 12) 20%
- Class participation (throughout the semester) 5%
- A 2-hour written exam (during exam period) 40%
This subject is equivalent to 4,000 words.
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 48 hours: 4 hours of language study per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
Time commitment totals 170 hours.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Wu Zhongwei, Gao Shunquan and Tao Lian. 10 Level Chinese - Level 2, Integrated Textbook, Beijing Language and Culture University Press, 2015.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Chinese Studies Major Chinese Studies Informal specialisation Chinese Studies Breadth Track Chinese - Entry Point 3 - 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
Last updated: 11 April 2024