CHI3001 Advanced Mandarin A

Contents

• Staffing
• Requisites
• Synopsis
• Objectives
• Topics
• Texts
• Reference materials
• Student workload
• Assessment details
• Important assessment information
• Assessment notes
• Production date
• PDF version

STAFFING

REQUISITES

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.

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.

3.

Learnt the usage of some 400 characters and phrases.

4.

Developed ability to distinguish between formal and informal forms of the language.

5.

Developed some basic translation skills.

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).

Chinese-English dictionary, Beijing Language Institute, The Commercial Press, Beijing.
(any edition)

Li Hsiao-chi 1999, A new perspective: context, function and structure in teaching Chinese - Book III, 3rd edn, Beijing University Press, Beijing.

REFERENCE MATERIALS

Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

Supplementary reading from newspapers and magazines.

Dejin, L & Meizhen, C 1988, A practical Chinese grammar for foreigners, Sinolingua, Beijing.

Showhe, T 1992, A guide to proper usage of spoken Chinese, 2nd edn, The Chinese University Press, Hong Kong.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

NOTES

1.

This assessment is aligned with Objectives 1, 2 and 3.

2.

The test will be held in Week 9, and students will be advised of the date after the commencement of studies. This assessment is aligned with all Objectives.

3.

This assessment is aligned with Objectives 1, 2 and 3.

4.

This assessment is aligned with Objectives 1, 2 and 3.

5.

The Listening Comprehension test will be held in Week 15, and students will be advised of the date after the commencement of studies. This assessment is aligned with Objectives 1-3.

6.

Students will be advised of the date of Test 2 by the examiner. This assessment is aligned with all Objectives.

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 4 hours of classes and class activity per week.
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   To successfully complete an individual assessment item, a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks or a grade of at least C-. This statement must be read in conjunction with Statement 4 below.
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit assignments after the due date without extenuating circumstances and without prior approval, then a penalty of a maximum of 5% of the assigned mark may apply for each working day late, up to a maximum of 10 working days, at which time a mark of zero can be recorded for that assignment.
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   To be assured of receiving a passing grade, a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks 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

ASSESSMENT NOTES

This version produced 28 Aug 2009.