chi1002 chinese 2
CHINESE 2
CHI1002
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students build on the foundation skills taught in Chinese 1 and further extend their communicative repertoire with the topics such as making appointments, studying Chinese, school life, shopping, and using transportation. Students learn to write a further 180 characters, bringing the total to 300, and learn to recognise up to 400 characters. This subject will also be offered as an intensive summer subject from week 5 to week 7 in 2015.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorYangbin Chen
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Chinese 1 (CHI1001) or coordinator's approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects CHI1BE2, CHI2BE2, CHI3BE2, CHI1BEB
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions The intensive summer subject (February 2015) is offered subject to enrolment numbers, staff and funding availability.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Integrated Chinese Level 1/1 Textbook | Prescribed | Yao, T. et. al. | BOSTON 1997 |
| Readings | Integrated Chinese Level 1/1 Workbook | Recommended | Yao, T. et. al. | BOSTON 1997 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Ability to explore Chinese cultural component through library, literature and online based resource in English
- Activities:
- Class exercises in Chinese cultural activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
02. Ability to formulate a brief opinion on familiar, everyday matters and to generally engage in the discussion on China related topics.
- Activities:
- Class exercises in Chinese cultural activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Speaking(Speaking)
03. Ability to manage open-ended short communication with functional approximations of accurate language and intonation for the context
- Activities:
- Role play and oral presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
04. Ability to perform a basic analysis and synthesis, and to develop and evaluate simple arguments. Ability to use a bilingual paper based and online based dictionaries correctly.
- Activities:
- Regular written language exercises and online resource demonstrations in classes.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
05. Ability to work as part of a team in class role play activities and presentation.
- Activities:
- Group oral presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
06. Ability to write functional paragraphs using appropriate sentence structure with correct grammar in Chinese
- Activities:
- Regular written language tasks and exercises
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorYangbin Chen
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1-hour mid semester test (1000 words equivalent) | 25 | 02, 06 | |
| One 2-hour end of semester examination (2000 words equivalent) | 50 | 06, 04 | |
| One group Chinese cultural project (500 words equivalent) | 15 | 03, 06 | |
| One group oral presentation (500 words equivalent) | 10 | 06, 01, 03, 05 |
Melbourne, 2015, Week 06-08, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorYangbin Chen
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 06 - 08
Twelve 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 06 to week 08 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 06 - 08
Thirty six 1.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 06 to week 08 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1-hour mid semester test (1000 words equivalent) | 25 | 02, 06 | |
| One 2-hour end of semester examination (2000 words equivalent) | 50 | 06, 04 | |
| One group Chinese cultural project (500 words equivalent) | 15 | 03, 06 | |
| One group oral presentation (500 words equivalent) | 10 | 06, 01, 03, 05 |