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School of Culture History and Language · ANU College of Asia and the Pacific
In this intermediate level Chinese language course, students will further develop their linguistic and cultural competence in reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. This course uses Chinese language textbooks, authentic audio and visual materials and other textual resources to provide students with the opportunity gain a comprehensive understandings of Chinese culture, society, history and language. Throughout the course, students will have the opportunity to practice their written and spoken skills and to critically think about the differences between Chinese and Western cultures. By the end of this course, students will be able to interact with native speakers and actively exchange ideas and understanding of Chinese cultural practices.
Participation
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Weekly Homework
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Oral Test
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 5
Mid-semester Exam
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Listening Test
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 5
Final Written Exam
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Five contact hours per week. The total workload for the course is 130 hours including independent study. Students are expected to attend 2 x 1 hour lectures and 3 x 1 hour tutorials per week. Other Information Proficiency level: completion of this course is roughly equivalent to HSK 3. On successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to engage at an Intermediate level of Standard Modern Chinese. Students with native speaker proficiency (may include cognate languages and dialects) must review the language proficiency assessment site and contact the CAP Student Centre for appropriate enrollment advice. Students with previous “language experience or exposure” are required to undertake a language proficiency assessment to ensure enrollment at the most appropriate level. Relevant past experience includes: - Previous study of the language (both formal and informal, for example but not limited to, at school, or, home, or through online activities, etc.) - Being exposed to the language in childhood via a family member or friend - Travel or living in a country where the language is spoken - The language being spoken in your home (even if you do not speak it yourself) Students who are not sure if they need to undertake a language proficiency assessment should seek advice from the course or language convenor. Students who intentionally misrepresent their language proficiency level may be investigated under the Academic Integrity Rule 2021 as having failed to comply with assessment directions and having sought unfair advantage. This may results in a penalty such as reduced grades or failure of the course. Students are not permitted to enroll in a language course below one that they have already successfully completed, except with permission of the language and/or course convenor.
New Practical Chinese Reader, Textbook 3 Author: Liu Xun Publisher: Beijing Language and Culture University Press 2nd Edition