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Chinese 5 (CHIN30008)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
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Overview
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This subject is designed for students of non-Chinese speaking background who have completed Chinese 3 and Chinese 4 (previously offered as Chinese 2A and 2B), or equivalent. Students will build on the knowledge gained through their previous studies and broaden their reading, listening comprehension and speaking skills.
Students will develop their ability to communicate in Chinese at a beginning-advanced level and their analytical skills of the Chinese language through engaging with a range of topics concerning contemporary Chinese society and culture. Their linguistic competence will be enhanced through exposure to Chinese materials dealing with a variety of socio-cultural situations, writing and presenting opinion pieces on current issues in Chinese, and participating in group discussions. Study activities will be supported with linguistic and cultural resources, including background information in brief English passages, along with video, audio and additional reading materials introducing the cultural topics.
By the conclusion of this subject students should have an enhanced understanding of Chinese cultural practices. They will be more competent in communicating in Chinese on a variety of topics in both spoken and written forms.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the subject, students will:
- be able to function in Chinese, including in a number of formal situations;
- be able to make a short formal presentation in Chinese on some general topics;
- develop general correspondence skills;
- have a vocabulary of 1300-1350 characters;
- be able to build on foundational knowledge of structural patterns to manage complex bodies of new information with increasing confidence;
- gain an understanding of the indispensability of accuracy in communication while dealing with larger quantities of information;
- acquire knowledge of key social and cultural issues in China from a broad perspective.
Generic skills
On completion of the subject, students will:
- acquire enhanced general written communication skills through essay writing and seminar discussion;
- further consolidate foundational public speaking skills through tutorial and seminar discussion and class presentations;
- show attention to detail through essay preparation and writing;
- develop time management and planning skills through managing and organising workloads for recommended reading, essay and assignment completion.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CHIN10016 | Chinese 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHIN20002 | Chinese 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
OR
Equivalent
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Homework and in-class written assignments | From Week 2 to Week 10 | 10% |
A short written essay (300-350 characters) | Week 8 | 10% |
An oral test | During the examination period | 20% |
A listening comprehension test | Week 12 | 20% |
A final examination
| During the examination period | 40% |
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. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
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.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Ruonan Zeng Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours A total of 48 hours: A 2-hour seminar, a 1-hour tutorial and a 1-hour practical per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
Time commitment totals 170 hours.
Additional delivery details
Students will have their appropriate entry point determined by the Chinese Program, based on evidence of prior learning and/or results of a placement test as required. Please refer the following link for further information: http://www.asiainstitute.unimelb.edu.au/help/undergraduate_students/placement
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Wu Zhongwei, Gao Shunquan and Tao Lian. 10 Level Chinese - Level 3, Integrated Textbook, Beijing Language and Culture University Press, 2015.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Chinese Studies Specialisation (formal) Chinese Studies Breadth Track Chinese - Entry Point 1 - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- 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