CHIN 3211 - Chinese IIISA: Practical Chinese

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2021

The course aims to extend students' language skills by using authentic Chinese language sources, including on-line materials. In this course, emphasis is placed on the application of students' language training developed so far, particularly in the areas of vocabulary, grammar and vocabulary, to the retrieval of information on a selection of issues and topics. By the end of this course, students will be equipped with the necessary language skills and linguistic knowledge for accessing a variety of websites written in Chinese, using search engines, on-line dictionaries, translation tools and so forth. At the same time, emphasis is also placed on developing students' language skills to be able to scan, skim and critically analyse Chinese language texts available on-line, whilst searching for relevant information. In order to develop students' ability to form and express their own opinions using appropriate register in Chinese, a selection of Chinese texts on issues and topics related to China and certain aspects of language use will be used as discussion materials.

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Course Details

Course Code	CHIN 3211
Course	Chinese IIISA: Practical Chinese
Coordinating Unit	Asian Studies
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Prerequisites	CHIN 3008 or equivalent
Assessment	2 Written tests 15% each, Tutorial participation and exercise 10%, Oral presentation 20%, End of Semester Essay 15%, Final Written exam 25%

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Ning Zhang

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	Demonstrate knowledge and increased understanding of Chinese and aspects of Chinese culture and society
2	Acquire enhanced ability to read, construct, write and comprehend more complex written Chinese
3	Acquire enhanced ability to engage in extended conversations in Mandarin in a culturally appropriate manner with Chinese native speakers
4	Demonstrate understanding of and respect for cultural differences and diversity combined with a knowledge and understanding of some key issues involved in intercultural communication
5	Demonstrate ability to research, synthesise, analyse and present information related to Chinese language and culture and using appropriate technologies and resources;
6	Demonstrate advanced critical and analytical thinking skills

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)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1,2,3,4,5,
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	4,5,
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	1,2,3
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	3, 4
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	3,4,5
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	1,2,3,4,5

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Textbook: (with workbook) Today's World I

Recommended Resources

It is essential that students have a Chinese-English and English-Chinese Dictionary. Students are allowed to use dictionaries in the quizzes and the final examination.

The most useful library sections for third-year Chinese work are:

495.1 Chinese language
Chinese grammar
Dictionaries
895.1 Chinese literature
951 Chinese history
Contemporary Chinese magazines
Chinese studies

Books in Chinese on particular subjects or in English on particular aspects of China can also be
found catalogued according to subject area.

Online Learning

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.

Whenever 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.

There is a one-hour online pre-recorded lecture each week and a weekly two-hour in class tutorial. In addition, students are expected to spend at least 6 hours out of class each week on average. These include going through textual materials before the new sessions, reviewing and practising the content covered each week, completing the homework, and preparing for assessments.

Learning Activities Summary

The schedule is subject to change

Schedule
Week	Topics
Week 1	Introduction to the course
Week 2	Reading Literature Topic 1: Love (1) Popular Chinese literature
Week 3	Reading Literature Topic 1: Love (2) Popular Chinese literature
Week 4	Reading Literature Topic 3: Chinese and Western cultures (1) Popular Chinese literature
Week 5	Reading Literature Topic 3: Chinese and Western cultures (2) Popular Chinese literature
Week 6	Revision and test
Week 7	Reading Literature Topic 5:Phubber (1) Popular Chinese literature
Week 8	Reading Literature Topic 5:Phubber (2) Popular Chinese literature
Week 9	Reading Literature Topic 6:Social Issues (1) Popular Chinese literature
Week 10	Reading Literature Topic 6:Social Issues (2) Popular Chinese literature
Week 11	Oral Presentation
Week 12	Final online test

Specific Course Requirements

Students are expected to attend all lectures and tutorials. 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 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.

Small Group Discovery Experience

Small group discovery is an integral part of the learning process. Techniques such as small group discussion, role plays and Think-Pair-Share will be used regularly in lectures and tutorials.

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
Online reading and writing tests x 2	Formative & summative	40%	1-6
Oral presentation	Formative & summative	20%	1-6
Essay	Formative & summative	15%	1-6
Final online test	Summative	25%	1-6

Assessment Related Requirements

Students are expected to view online pre-recorded lectures before attending tutorials each week.

For the tests, essay, oral presentation, and final test, request for extension of submision or replacement test, student must lodge an application for extension/replacement test in compliance with the University's MACA policy. The policy and forms can be found at https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/3303/. All applications for extension of deadline or replacement test must be submitted to the Faculty of Arts within the time limit required by the policy.

Failure to follow the regulations above will lead to no marks for the assessment.

Assessment Detail

A. Reading and writing tests: there will be 2 reading and writing tests in Weeks 6 and 9; 20% assessment for each test - 40% total weighting

B. Oral presentation: student will conduct a 8 minutes presentation on a chosen topic - 20% weighting

C. 800 Chinese words essay: students submit one essay of 800 Chinese words - 15% weighting

D. Online final test: written test which covers all topics of the course (content, vocabulary, grammer) - 25% weighting

Submission

Written assignments are to be submitted electronically via turnitin on MyUni before the prescribed deadlines. Submission by other means will not be marked.
Late submission is not accepted unless otherwise exempted due to medical reasons supported by a doctor’s certificate or in compassionate circumstances approved by the Faculty of Arts. MACA form is required.

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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