AIC281 - Chinese 2A
Unit details
| Year: | 2020 unit information |
|---|---|
| Important Update: | Classes and seminars in Trimester 2/Semester 2, 2020 will be online. Physical distancing for coronavirus (COVID-19) will affect delivery of other learning experiences in this unit. Please check your unit sites for announcements and updates one week prior to the start of your trimester or semester. Last updated: 2 June 2020 |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Fengqi Qian |
| Prerequisite: | AIC182 or permission from Unit Chair |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 2-hour seminar per week, 1 x 2-hour class per week |
Note:This unit is not available to speakers of Chinese as a first language | |
Content
The unit aims at developing and refining students' communicative skills in and interactive use of Chinese achieved in AIC182. It will continue to focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing in the Chinese language. Students will learn to use Chinese in everyday situations and will be introduced to background knowledge of the Chinese culture and society. Topics to be covered include various aspects of daily life in contemporary China.
| These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | ||
| ULO1 | Apply the correct pronunciation, grammar and syntax of the Chinese language system relating to the learning materials; and identify relevant cultural aspects relating to communication | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO2 | Demonstrate the ability to identify and source material related to Chinese language, utilising a range of reputable internet sources and online technologies | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO3: Digital literacy |
| ULO3 | Describe information and express personal opinions based on the synthesis and analysis of information in Chinese | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO4 | Identify and analyse linguistic and sociolinguistic problems and use individual initiative to apply knowledge of Chinese language study to develop a range of strategies for solving the problems | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO4: Critical thinking GLO5: Problem solving |
| ULO5 | Demonstrate the ability to work independently, self-reflect and plan and manage ongoing learning needs in personal, professional and scholarly contexts Contribute to teamwork through active participation, problem solving and outcomes for shared goals with peers | GLO6: Self-management GLO7: Teamwork |
| ULO6 | Identify and understand the cultural diversity of the societies that use Chinese language in communication, and ethically apply principles of social responsibility when considering them in domestic, regional, and global contexts | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO5: Problem solving GLO8: Global citizenship |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
Trimester 1:| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 (Group - Pair) - Writing Exercises | 20% | Information not yet available | |
| Assessment 2 (Individual) - Presentation | 20% | Information not yet available | |
| Assessment 3 (Individual) - Oral examination | 20% | Information not yet available | |
| Assessment 4 (Individual) - Examination | 2 hours | 40% | Examination period |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning Resource
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: AIC281 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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