CHIN 2201 - Chinese IIA | Course Outlines

CHIN 2201 - Chinese IIA

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2014

This course is for students who have completed Chinese IB. It consists of tuition in speaking, listening to, writing and reading modern standard Chinese. This course extends students' knowledge of basic grammar, vocabulary and structures found in the spoken and written forms of contemporary Chinese. The emphasis is on building up students' communicative skills in both speaking and reading through learning activities in class. It is anticipated that by the end of the course students will know about 650 Chinese characters and associated compounds related to contemporary China.

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Course Details

Course Code	CHIN 2201
Course	Chinese IIA
Coordinating Unit	Asian Studies
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 4 hours per week
Prerequisites	CHIN 1002, or NEW SACE Stage 2 Continuers' Chinese with a scaled grade of B- or higher, or equivalent, or with approval of Head of Discipline
Incompatible	CHIN 2001
Assumed Knowledge	At least 400 Chinese characters and basic Chinese grammar patterns
Assessment	Weekly dictation quiz, translation exercises, oral and written tests, class participation, final written exam. *Note: It is strongly recommended that students without Chinese I take ASIA 1101, and students with Chinese IA & IB take ASIA 2021

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Delia Lin

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1	gain knowledge and understanding of the required vocabulary and grammar
2	demonstrate ability to read and comprehend essays in Chinese on the topics covered in the course
3	demonstrate ability to construct, write and type sentences and short texts in Chinese on the topics covered in the course
4	demonstrate ability to discuss topics covered in the course in Chinese
5	demonstrate ability to engage in short conversations in Mandarin in a culturally appropriate manner with Chinese native speakers

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.	2, 3, 4, 5
An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.	2, 3, 4, 5
A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.	1, 2, 3, 5
A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Modern Chinese Textbook 1B 2012 Better Chinese LLC; ISBN 978-1-60603-484-2
Modern Chinese Workbook 1B 2012 Better Chinese LLC; ISBN 978-1-60603-485-9

Recommended Resources

A Chinese-English dictionary

Online Learning

The Modern Chinese texts include on-line audio and visual materials that are avaialble to the students who have purchased the texts.

The MyUni site will be used to announce upcoming curricular and extra curricular events and host supplementary material. The site will help students and lecturers to communicate outside of class and help students prepare for lectures. Feedback will be given on MyUni Grade Centre.

Learning & Teaching Modes

Communicative skills will be developed through a task-oriented, activity-based approach. Students will be encouraged to participate actively at every stage of learning. Audio/visual materials presenting social situations and cultural settings will bring a degree of realism into the classroom. Learning strategies will be taught explicitly and linked to specific language-learning tasks. Wherever possible, the course will integrate linguistic learning with cultural learning to achieve the dual goal of language development and improvement in the four skill areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening and intercultural understanding and mediation.

There is a total of four contact hours per week divided into introductory sessions (2 hours of lectures) and follow-up practice sessions (2 hours of tutorials).
Introductory sessions focus on the textual material including new vocabulary, linguistic features, grammar, usage and relevant cultural information.

Follow-up practice sessions include a variety of exercises and activities using audio-visual or other
means. They focus on:
● vocabulary use, practice of the functions, and other aspects of language use encountered in the
texts including pronunciation and tones;
● language development in all four skills (listening, speaking, reading skills and writing);
● individual or group work in completing a set task. These may culminate in a group presentation,
individual report to the class, role play or other activities. Whenever possible, set tasks will
contribute to the completion of a ‘megatask’ at appropriate intervals during the semester or at the
end of the semester.

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 2-hour tutorial (or equivalent) per week	24 hours per semester
4 hours reading/practise per week	48 hours per semester
4 hours assignment work per week	48 hours per semester
1 hour preparation per week	12 hours per semester
TOTAL WORKLOAD	156 hours per semester

Learning Activities Summary

This course covers units 9-16 of the textbook, Modern Chinese 1B.

Schedule
Week 1	Unit 9 Fashion
Week 2	Unit 9 Fashion (continued)
Week 3	Unit 10 Hobbies & Activities
Week 4	Unit 11 Relationships & People
Week 5	Unit 12 Medicine
Week 6	Unit 12 Medicine (continued)
Week 7	Unit 13 Business
Week 8	Unit 13 Business (continued)
Week 9	Unit 14 Festivals
Week 10	Unit 15 Chinese Ways
Week 11	Unit 16 Technology & Modern China
Week 12	Revision & Oral Test

Specific Course Requirements

Students are expected to attend all lectures and tutorials.

Small Group Discovery Experience

Small group discovery is an integral part of the learning process. Techniques such as Think-Pair-Share will be used regularly in tutorials. Accumulative snow-balling techniques will be used to learn complex concepts and texts. Part of the oral test includes pair-work.

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	Course learning outcomes
Weekly dictation	Formative & summative (*Category A)	10%	1
Participation	Formative & summative (*Category A)	10%	1-5
Mid-semester exam	Formative & summative (Category B)	20%	1-3
Oral test	Summative (**Category C)	20%	2, 4, 5
Final exam	Summative (Category D)	40%	1-3

* It is required that students pass category A to pass the course.
** Part of the oral test involves pair work.

Assessment Related Requirements

Students are expected to attend all lectures and tutorials. It is required that students pass Assessment Category A to pass the course. There are no supplementary tests for formative assessments. Students who have missed a formative assessment due to medical or compassionate reasons and who have notified the course coordinator/tutor prior to the assessment will be given an average mark based on the results of the other assessments. Those who do not turn up for formative assessments without medical or compassionate reasons will be given no marks for the assessments.

Assessment Detail

Weekly dictation: weekly dictations from week 2 to week 11, each worth 1% of the semester total - 10% weighting

Participation: attendance and participation in all lectures and tutorials - 10% weighting

Mid-semester exam: will include listening, writing and reading with a focus on listening - 20% weighting

Oral test: will include comprehension, listening and speaking - 20% weighting

Final exam: exam on writing and reading - 40% weighting

Submission

All assessment tasks except the final exam will be conducted during the teaching weeks of the semester and will be submitted in class.

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 Access Adelaide.

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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