CHI 3001 Advanced Mandarin A

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SYNOPSIS:

Mandarin Chinese is one of the official working languages of the United Nations and is spoken by a very large population in the world. The Chinese were among the first migrants to settle in Australia and their language has been used for a long time in various community fields in Australia. Mandarin has been selected by the Education Department as one of the foreign languages to be taught in education institutions at primary and secondary levels. Mandarin Chinese is also offered in most universities in Australia and abroad. The ever increasing diplomatic, trade and cultural relations between Australia and China have created a need for more and more people trained in Mandarin Chinese to promote wide-ranging exchanges between the two countries. In China, about 80% of the population speaks Mandarin and it is the official language in Modern China. Mandarin is also spoken in other countries and regions such as Singapore, Taiwan and Hong Kong.

OBJECTIVES:

On successful completion of this course students will have

1. Consolidated oral/aural/reading/writing skills and competence in Mandarin Chinese. (Assessment items 1, 2 and 3 refer)
2. Gained a better understanding of the Chinese language and various aspects of Chinese culture and society such as Chinese geography and some major cities, Chinese traditional festivals and proverb stories, Chinese painting etc. (Assessment items 1, 2 and 3 refer)
3. Learnt the usage of some 400 characters and phrases. (Assessment item 3 refers)
4. Developed ability to distinguish between formal and informal forms of the language.
5. Developed some basic translation skills. (Assessment item 3 refers)

TOPICS:

TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed:

ALL textbooks and materials are available for purchase from USQ BOOKSHOP (unless otherwise stated). Orders may be placed via secure internet, free fax 1800642453, phone 07 46312742 (within Australia), or mail. Overseas students should fax +61 7 46311743, or phone +61 7 46312742. For costs, further details, and internet ordering, use the 'Textbook Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au click 'Semester', then enter your 'Course Code' (no spaces).

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Supplementary reading from newspapers and magazines.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

NOTES:

1.

NB - NEW ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: All Faculty of Arts assignments must be lodged in the Faculty Assessment Centre on the Ground Floor of Q Block no later than 12 noon on the due date.

2.

The test will be held in Week 9, and students will be advised of the date after the commencement of studies.

3.

The Listening Comprehension test will be held in Week 15, and students will be advised of the date after the commencement of studies.

4.

Exam dates will be advised when the timetable has been finalised.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   In order to achieve course objectives, attendance at and participation in all learning activities are strongly advised. These are important factors in the development of oral and aural skills and as such will be monitored regularly and cumulatively. Students absent from classes are responsible for obtaining and completing all work and homework covered during their absence and for informing themselves of announcements regarding course-related activities and administrative matters. For this course, normal class attendance consists of 5 hours of classes and class activity per week.
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   To complete each of the assessment items satisfactorily, students must obtain at least 50% of the marks available for each assessment item.
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit assignments after the due date without prior approval, then a penalty of 10% of the total marks available for the assignment will apply for each of the first FIVE working days late, after which a zero mark will be given.
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   To be assured of a passing grade, students must demonstrate, via the summative assessment items, that they have achieved the required minimum standards in relation to the objectives of the course by obtaining at least 50% of the total weighted marks for all summative assessment, and at least 50% of the marks for each of the final Listening, Oral and Written Tests.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the weighted aggregate of the marks (or grades) obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
6. Examination information:
   The exam for this course is a CLOSED EXAMINATION, and candidates are allowed to bring only writing and drawing instruments into the examination.
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   Any makeup/outstanding assessment must be completed by a date set by the examiner.
8. University Regulations:
   Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6. Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm or in the current USQ Handbook.

ASSESSMENT NOTES