CHIN 3007 - Chinese IIIA

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2024

This course is designed for students who are non-native speakers of Mandarin. It aims to consolidate and extend the language skills developed in Chinese IIB through further oral, reading, writing as well as translation practice. The emphasis is on the application of the student's language training to the study of Chinese source materials reflecting contemporary culture, society and everyday life in China. It is expected that by the end of the semester students should have an active vocabulary of around 1,200 Chinese characters and associate compounds, and should be able to read simple texts in modern Chinese using reference materials.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code CHIN 3007
    Course Chinese IIIA
    Coordinating Unit Asian Studies
    Term Semester 1
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 3 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N
    Prerequisites CHIN 2202
    Assumed Knowledge At least 900 Chinese characters and most commonly used Chinese grammar patterns.
    Assessment Fortnightly sentence construction tasks 10%, mid-Semester exam 20%, Essay (500 words) 20%, Oral presentation 10%, Individual oral test 10%, Final written exam 30%
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Professor Mobo Chang Fan Gao

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

    Week 1,  26 Feb
     
    Introduction to the course

    Unit 1, Text 1

    第一单元 第一课 

     
    Textbook, pedagogy, introduction to oneself in Chinese


    Week 2 5th March 


    exercise of text 1

    Unit 1, Text 2 第一单元 第二课 


    Week 3  12 March

    Tuesday exercises of text 2

    exercise of unit one

     
     Week  4 , 19 March
     
    written test one 10%

     Studying in China as an overseas student 第二单元第三课
     

     Week 5 26 March
     
    exercises of text 3

    第二单元第四课

    Children learning languages
     

    Week 6 30  April
     
    exercises of unit 2

     Oral tests 15%
     

    Week 7, 7 May

    exercise of text 4

    Written test 2 10%
     

    Week  8  14 May
     
    Unit 3 Text 5

    第三单元 第五课

    Is she our daughter? 

     

    Week 9  21 May
     
    exercises of lesson 5

    Friday第三单元第六课

    Color and personality
     

    week 10  28 May
     
    exercises of lesson 6

    第四单元 第七课 

     
     
    week 11  4 June
     
    exercise of lesson 7

    第四单元 第八课

     
     
     
     
     
  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. abtaining a level of competence in the four macro skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing to that of a third year level at the University of Adelaide
    2. Mastering of the recognition and writing of about 300 new characters
    3. Mastering of the uses of 100 grammatical points
    4. A beter cross-cultural understanding of China
    5. A better understanding of the Chinese society
    6. Develop the skills to communicate effectively in Chinese in both speaking and writing with creativity 
    7. Examine the Chinese society and China vie the texts critically, in depth and with ampathy, and in global context
    8. Develop the abitlity of approaching the Chinese community here and the Chinese in China with emotional intelligence 
    9. Develop a self-awareness of ehthical, social and cultural diversity.
    10. Develop the ability to analyze Australians, including the aboriginal Australian's interaction with the Chinese from the past to the present with the relevant contents in the course 
    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)

    Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

    Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

    1, 2, 3

    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

    4

    Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills

    Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.

    3

    Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness

    Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.

    1,2

    Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency

    Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.

    3,4,5

    Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency

    Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.

    1,2,3,4,5
  • Learning Resources
    Recommended Resources

    references:

    Mobo Gao, Mandarin; An Introduction, Melbourne: Oxford University Press 2000

    Online Learning
    As directed by the teacher during the class
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    1. Structured learning

      lecture two hours a week

      tutorial one hour a week
    2. self-directed learning
      1. 6 hours per week for writing and oral practices
      2. 4 hours a week in preparation for assignments
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    2 hours lecture per week for 12 weeks per semester 24 hours
    1 hour tutorial per week for 12 weeks 12 hours per semester

    6 hours per week for practice 72 hours per semester
    4 hours per week for preparation for assignments 48 hours per semester

    total 156 hours

    Learning Activities Summary

    Structured learning

    lectures and tutorials

    self-directed learning

    practice of writing and speaking
    practics of speaking with partners for preparation of oral tests

    Specific Course Requirements

    the students are encouraged to participate in Chinese conversations with native speakers organized by the Confucius Institute

  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Reading and Writen Test 12.5% x 4 = 50%
    Oral test 25% x 2 = 50%
    Assessment Related Requirements
    Students are to have partners in oral tests
    Assessment Detail
    1. Oral Tests
      1. this is to be continuous
      2. two during the semester 15% for each
      3. preparation in pairs
    2. written tests
      1. this is to be continuous
      2. three during semester and 10% for each
    3. participation
      1. not just for attendance
      2. to encourage in speaking
    4. written exam
      1. summative
      2. at the end of the semester
    Submission
    All submissions will be on the spot at the end of each sesson whether oral or written tests
    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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