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Great Chinese Classics (CHIN30011)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Online
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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
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Online |
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Fees | Look up fees |
This subject offers an introduction to literary Chinese (wenyan) which was the formal written language of imperial China and the foundation of modern written Chinese. A knowledge of literary Chinese is thus indispensable in attaining higher level literacy in Chinese. Literary Chinese also includes texts written in classical Chinese in antiquity. In this subject students will read masterpieces of Chinese philosophy and literature from antiquity to the Tang period. Students will develop skills in reading texts written in full-form characters and acquire a basic knowledge of the particles and syntax of literary Chinese. They will also explore the origin and meaning of Chinese proverbs and the function of wenyan in contemporary usage.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
acquire foundational skills in the reading of classical Chinese through intensive reading of selective texts from the Chinese tradition;
gain a broad familiarity with the key genres of literary and philosophical texts in ancient China through extensive reading in English translation;
demonstrate the ability to understand basic syntax and vocabulary in classical Chinese;
be able to comprehend the traditional form of the Chinese script that was in use before the contemporary period;
consolidate skills in time management and organisation through the timely completion of assessment items.
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students enrolled in Chinese entry point 1:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CHIN20002 | Chinese 4 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Students enrolled in Chinese entry point 3:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CHIN20004 | Chinese 6 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Students enrolled in Chinese entry point 5:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CHIN20028 | Chinese 8 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - 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: 19 March 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A class presentation and paper due during semester, the paper is due one week after the presentation
| During the teaching period | 20% |
A test | Mid semester | 20% |
An examination
| During the examination period | 60% |
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: 19 March 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Principal coordinator Lewis Mayo Mode of delivery Online Contact hours A total of 36 hours: 3 hours of language classes per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
Time commitment totals 170 hours.
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Materials supplied by the Asia Institute.
Gateway to the Chinese Classics: A Practical Introduction to Literary Chinese, J L Faurot, China Books and Periodicals, 1995 - Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Chinese Studies Specialisation (formal) Chinese Studies - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- 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 (Production)
- 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: 19 March 2024