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School of Culture History and Language · ANU College of Asia and the Pacific
Modern Chinese 1: Spoken (CHIN1012) is designed for absolute beginners who are (near-) native speakers of English. It introduces the basics of standard modern Chinese language (Putonghua), including Chinese phonetics (sounds and tones), basic vocabulary and simple sentence structures associated with various communicative topics. Listening and speaking skills are trained intensively with a focus on ‘here and now’ and everyday conversation exchanges. Related Chinese cultural knowledge and practices are introduced as part of language education. The integration of ‘structure, function and culture’ along with emphasising sounds, lexical and syntactical structure and cultural awareness characterises the course. Chinese written scripts are not tested in the assessments. This course shares the textbook and one weekly lecture with CHIN1013 Modern Chinese 1 Written. The shared lecture will introduce common grammar points and sentence structures. CHIN1012 has another more specialised weekly lecture focusing on spoken and listening skills.
Mid-term listening test
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 5
Mid-term spoken test
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Final listening test
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 5
Final speaking examination
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Weekly homework (10 submissions, 2% each)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Participation
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
The total workload for the course is 130 hours including independent study. There will be five contact hours per week, consisting of two lectures and three tutorials. Other Information Proficiency level: completion of this course with CHIN1013 is roughly equivalent to HSK 1. On successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to engage at a Beginner 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 enrolment advice. Students with previous “language experience or exposure” are required to undertake a language proficiency assessment to ensure enrolment 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 enrol 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 1 (3rd edition). Beijing: Beijing Language and Culture Press (2015) New Practical Chinese Reader, Workbook 1 (3rd Edition), Beijing: Beijing Language and Culture Press (2015)