CHIN 1002 - Chinese IB
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2016
The course information on this page is being finalised for 2016. Please check again before classes commence.
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code CHIN 1002 Course Chinese IB Coordinating Unit Asian Studies Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 5 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites CHIN 1001 or equivalent Assessment assignments, tests, oral tests, mid-term test and final exams Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Hong Cai
Dr. Hong Cai
RM 641, Kenneth Wills Building
Ph: +61 8 83132598
Email: hong.cai@adelaide.edu.au
Consultation hours: Wednesday 2pm-4pm or by appointmentsCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Chinese language and many aspects of Chinese culture and society 2 Obtain the independent ability to use a variety of sources to further understanding of the Chinese language 3 Obtain the ability to work to strict timelines 4 Obtain the ability to work collaboratively with peers 5 Demonstrate an understanding of and respect for cultural difference and diversity combined with a knowledge and understanding of the issues involved in intercultural communication 6 Develop a heightened awareness and understanding of different ways of seeing the world, specifically the Chinese world views 7 Obtain the ability to research, synthesise, analyse and present information related to Chinese language and culture and using appropriate technologies and resources 8 Demonstrate increased critical and analytical thinking skills 9 Demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, the importance of life-long learning through a passion for Chinese language and culture University Graduate Attributes
No information currently available.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
The textbook used for this course is Modern Chinese. The print material (a text book and a workbook) can be purchased http://www.betterchinese.com/College/Modern-Chinese/ at $120.Recommended Resources
Mandarin Chinese: An Introduction, Melbourne: Oxford University Press, 2000, reprinted in 2003, Mobo
C. F. Gao
A Reference to Mandarin Chinese, XACT Publications, Queensland, 2000, Mobo C F Gao
A Chinese-English and English-Chinese DictionaryOnline Learning
Materials required for this course are available on MyUni. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Lectures
Students may, at their discretion, attend either two of the four lectures. The purpose of the lectures is to explain the grammar of each chapter, the structure of the characters and cultural background. Language lectures are not the same as that of many other courses and require active participation with your eyes, ears, mouths and hands as well as your brain. Therefore you cannot just get lecture notes to replace your participation in class. For that reason, we don’t have lectures recorded or notes to distribute.
Tutorials
Tutorials are designed to provide the all-important language practice and consolidation. In tutorials, students work individually, in pairs or in small groups to practice listening and speaking, reading and writing, under the guidance of their tutor who will assist them in overcoming any difficulties they may experience. Tutors will explain instructions for homework, collect, mark and return them with feedback. They will also administer and mark tests. Remember to bring the textbook as well as the workbook to all tutorials.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
1 x 2-hour lecture (or equivalent) per week 24 hours per semester 1 x 1-hour tutorial (or equivalent) per week 12 hours per semester 1 x 1-hour seminar (or equivalent) per week 12 hours per semester 6 hours reading per week 72 hours per semester 2 hours research per week 24 hours per semestercell 2 hours assignment preparation per week 24 hours per semester TOTAL WORKLOAD HOURS 168 hours per semester
Learning Activities Summary
This course will cover units 5-8 of Modern Chinese
Schedule Week 1 Introduction; part of Unit 5 Lesson 1 Week 2 Unit 5 lesson 1: vocabulary and texts, key phrases, structure notes and cultural spotlight Week 3 Unit 5 lesson 2: vocabulary and texts, key phrases, structure notes and cultural spotlight Week 4 Unit 6 lesson 1: vocabulary and texts, key phrases, structure notes and cultural spotlight Week 5 Unit 6 lesson 2: vocabulary and texts, key phrases, structure notes and cultural spotlight Week 6 Mid-semester written test Week 7 Unit 7 lesson 1: vocabulary and texts, key phrases, structure notes and cultural spotlight Week 8 Unit 7 lesson 2: vocabulary and texts, key phrases, structure notes and cultural spotlight Week 9 Unit 8 lesson 1: vocabulary and texts, key phrases, structure notes and cultural spotlight Week 10 Unit 8 lesson 2: vocabulary and texts, key phrases, structure notes and cultural spotlight Week 11 Review Week 12 Oral Test -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Learning Outcome Weekly dictation Formative and Summative - Category A 10% 1-9 Participation Formative and Summative - Category B 10% 1-9 Mid-semester written test Formative and Summative - Category C 20% 1-9 Oral test Formative and Summative - Category D 20% 1-9 Final exam Summative - Category E 40% 1-9
Assessment Related Requirements
Students must pass the weekly dictation (Category A) in order to pass the course.Assessment Detail
Weekly dictation: weekly character dictations from week 2 to week 11, each worth 1% of the semester total - 10% weighting
Participation: attendance and participation in all lectures, tutorials, seminars and MyUni activities - 10% weighting
Mid-semester written test: will include writing and reading -20% weighting
Oral test: will include comprehension, listening and speaking - 20% weighting
Final exam: exam on comprehension, listening, speaking, writing and reading - 40% weighting
Submission
No information currently available.
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 .
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Student Support
- Academic Integrity for Students
- Academic Support with Maths
- Academic Support with writing and study skills
- Careers Services
- Library Services for Students
- LinkedIn Learning
- Student Life Counselling Support - Personal counselling for issues affecting study
- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
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Policies & Guidelines
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- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
- Copyright Compliance Policy
- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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