1. Handbook
  2. Subjects
  3. Chinese 5
  4. Print

Chinese 5 (CHIN10017)

Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

You’re viewing the 2023 Handbook:
Or view archived Handbooks
Undergraduate programs will be delivered on campus. Graduate programs will mainly be delivered on campus, with dual-delivery and online options available to a select number of subjects within some programs.
To learn more, visit 2023 Course and subject delivery.

Overview

Availability
Semester 1
FeesLook up fees

This subject is designed for students to develop their ability of communicating 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. Student’s 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.

This subject will allow students to have a better 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 this subject, students will:

  • be able to make a short presentation in Chinese on a selected number of subjects;
  • be able to write a short essay in Chinese on themes related to students’ own social and cultural interests;
  • be able to function in Chinese in a selected number of situations;
  • develop some general correspondence skills;
  • develop contextual and cultural awareness for intercultural communication;
  • have a vocabulary of approximately 1150 characters;
  • acquire general knowledge of key social and cultural phenomena as the basis for a better global awareness.

Generic skills

  • be able to recognize, value, and learn from cultural differences;
  • acquire written communication skills through essay writing and seminar discussion;
  • acquire public speaking skills through tutorial discussion and class presentations;
  • acquire skills of time management and regular investment of effort as the foundation for advanced levels of competence.

Last updated: 8 August 2023

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

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
CHIN20003 Chinese 5
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CHIN30008 Chinese 5
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: 8 August 2023

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Weekly in-class written tests

  • 10 minutes (each)
From Week 2 to Week 1010%

A short oral class presentation

  • 4 minutes
Week 65%

A listening and comprehension test

  • 30 minutes
Week 1220%

An oral test

  • 8 minutes
During the examination period15%

A final examination

  • 2 hours
During the examination period50%
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 periodN/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: 8 August 2023

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorRuonan Zeng
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursA total of 48 hours: 4 hours of language classes per week
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023
    Last self-enrol date10 March 2023
    Census date31 March 2023
    Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023
    Assessment period ends23 June 2023

    Semester 1 contact information

    ruonan.zeng@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

Time commitment totals 170 hours.

Last updated: 8 August 2023

Further information

Last updated: 8 August 2023