Chinese 9 (CHIN30027)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This is a subject for Chinese background speakers who either studied in a Chinese‐speaking environment but did not complete primary school there, or who studied Chinese as an additional language in Australian schools but have grown up in a family where Mandarin or any Chinese dialects have been used. This subject is also for non‐background speakers of Chinese who have developed their skills in Chinese language.

Students will develop their ability to communicate in Chinese at an advanced level and conduct discussion on a range of topics by engaging with the various social and cultural situations in Chinese society. Student expertise in the employment of both advanced linguistic and cultural resources is developed through reading relatively complex Chinese texts addressing each of these cultural situations, acquiring literacies associated with these situations. The study of Chinese texts is not only supported by additional materials introducing the cultural topics, but also supplemented by students’ oral presentations and engaging in group discussions.

Intended learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:

  • Understand relatively complex Chinese texts and write reviews for the texts
  • Critically analyse a range of key social and cultural situations in Chinese society
  • Discuss contemporary social and cultural issues and their historical backgrounds through oral discussions
  • Write Standard Chinese in a variety of styles with confidence.

Generic skills

Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:

  • Acquire competent written communication skills through essay writing and seminar discussion
  • Apply their Chinese language skills and socio-cultural understanding to issues of public debate
  • Acquire public speaking skills through tutorial and seminar discussion and class presentations
  • Engage in critical debate over a range of socio-cultural and socio-political issues
  • Further develop analytical skills in cross-cultural interaction through active and purposeful communication gained in the course.

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
CHIN20028 Chinese 8
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

OR

All students enrolling in Chinese for the first time are required to complete the online language questionnaire/placement test at the link below. 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, 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.

Link

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
CHIN10001 Chinese 9
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CHIN20012 Chinese 9
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

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: 14 March 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Homework and class writing tests

  • 400 words
Weekly10%

Mid-semester test (1 hour)

  • 600 words
Week 615%

An analytical piece of written work of 600 words (week 10)

  • 600 words
Week 1015%

A 10-minute Oral presentation (week 12)

  • 800 words
Week 1220%

Written examination (2 hours)

  • 1600 words
During the examination period40%
Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops.Throughout the teaching periodN/A
Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. Throughout the semesterN/A

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorRuonan Zeng
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursA total of 48 hours: Two 2-hour seminars per week for 12 weeks.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025
    Last self-enrol date14 March 2025
    Census date31 March 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025
    Assessment period ends27 June 2025

    Semester 1 contact information

    ruonan.zeng@unimelb.edu.au

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Last updated: 14 March 2025

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    Wu Zhongwei, Gao Shunquan and Tao Lian. 10 Level Chinese - Level 5, Intensive Reading Textbook, Beijing Language and Culture University Press, 2007-2008.

    Wu Zhongwei, Gao Shunquan and Tao Lian. 10 Level Chinese - Level 5, Extensive Reading Textbook, Beijing Language and Culture University Press, 2009.

     

    Adobe Creative Cloud can be used in this subject, it is recommended that you purchase a discounted licence via Student IT https://studentit.unimelb.edu.au/software#adobecc   

  • 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.

    Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants

    Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.

  • 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: 14 March 2025