CHIN 2201 - Chinese IIA

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2023

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.

  • General Course Information
    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
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Incompatible CHIN 2001
    Assumed Knowledge At least 400 Chinese characters and basic Chinese grammar patterns or Or SACE 2 Continuers B or above; IB 6: HSK level 2
    Assessment Homework 7%, Online quizzes 28%, Mid-Semester test 20%, Oral test 20%, Final test 25%
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Hong Cai

    Course coordinator: 
    Dr Hong Cai
    RM 641, Kenneth Wills Building
    Ph: +61 8 83132598
    Email: hong.cai@adelaide.edu.au
    Consultation hours: by appointments


    Course Timetable

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

  • Learning Outcomes
    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)

    Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

    Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

    1, 2, 3, 4, 5

    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

    2, 4, 5

    Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills

    Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.

    2, 3, 4, 5

    Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness

    Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.

    4, 5

    Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency

    Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.

    1, 2, 3, 4, 5

    Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency

    Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.

    4, 5

    Attribute 7: Digital capabilities

    Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.

    .

    Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

    Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.

    .
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    Modern Chinese Textbook 1B 2013 Better Chinese LLC (Second Edition); ISBN 978-1-60603-578-8
    Modern Chinese Workbook 1B 2013 Better Chinese LLC (Second Edition); ISBN 978-1-60603-579-5

    The print material (a textbook and a workbook) can be purchased from https://www.betterchinese.com/collections/modern-chinese-textbook.

    You can contact the Better Chinese textbook salesperson in Australia if you have any questions about the textbook and workbook:

    Belinda Dello-Iacovo
    belinda@jialezhongwen.com.au
    Chinese for Families Adelaide/Better Chinese Australia and New Zealand
    www.jialezhongwen.com.au
    0402410669
    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 Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    This course consists of online lectures and face-to-face tutorials with the option to join via Zoom on special occasions.

    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.
    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 11.1
    Week 2 Unit 11.2 
    Week 3 Unit 12.1
    Week 4 Unit 12.2
    Week 5 Unit 13.1
    Week 6 Mid-semester test
    Week 7 Unit 13.2 
    Week 8 Unit 14.1
    Week 9 Unit 14.2
    Week 10 Unit 15.1
    Week 11 Unit 15.2
    Week 12 Revision & Oral Test
    Week 13 Final Test

    * The learning activities are subject to change depending on circumstances.
    Specific Course Requirements
    Students are expected to attend all tutorials.
  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Assessment task Task type Weighting Course learning outcomes
    Quizzes Formative & summative  25% 1-3, 7-9
    Mid-semester test Formative & summative  25% 2-9
    Oral test Summative  20% 1-3, 7-9
    Final test Summative 30% 1-3, 7-9
    Assessment Related Requirements
    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 and the appropriate official documentation (not simply a doctor's certificate)  will be given no marks for the assessments.
    Assessment Detail
    Quizzes: There is a quiz for each lesson and ten Weekly quizzes in total. Each quiz covers the vocabulary, lesson texts and grammar points of the lesson. It includes dictation, multiple-choice questions, blank filling questions, matching, True or False questions, essay questions and/or multiple-answer questions. - 25%

    Mid-semester test: This test is delivered in the format of a quiz. It covers the knowledge from Unit 11 to Unit 13 and includes multiple-choice questions, blank filling questions, matching, True or False questions, essay questions and/or multiple-answer questions. - 25%

    Oral test: It includes dialogue construction and delivery, reading, and speaking. - 20%

    Final test: This test covers the knowledge from Unit 11 to Unit 15 and includes multiple-choice questions, blank filling questions, matching, True or False questions, essay questions and/or multiple-answer questions. - 30%
    Submission
    Some of the assessment items are submited online and some in a physical venue. Please check MyUni>CHIN 1002>Assignments for submission details.
    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.

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