Chinese IIA

Undergraduate | 2027

Area/Catalogue

LANG 2105

Course ID

209339

Campus

Adelaide City Campus East

Level of study

Undergraduate

Unit value

Course owner

School of Humanities

Course level

Work Integrated Learning course

Yes

Discipline group A

University-wide elective course

Yes

Single course enrolment

Yes

Course overview

This course is for students who have completed Chinese IB or meet the eligibility criteria. 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.

Course learning outcomes

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

Prerequisite(s)

Must have completed LANG1102 Chinese IB OR must have completed CHIN1002 Chinese 1B at University of Adelaide OR must have completed SACE Stage 2 Continuers Chinese (5 years) or equivalent OR must have completed International Baccalaureate (IB) with 6 OR must have completed passed Chinese Language Proficiency Test (HSK) Level 2 OR must have completed have studied Chinese elsewhere and have taken the placement test with the Course Coordinator of IIA, who advises that you are eligible to enrol in Chinese IIA

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

Must not have completed CHIN2201 Chinese IIA at the University of Adelaide OR must not have completed LANG1103 Chinese IIA

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

This course is designed for learners of Chinese as a foreign or additional language

Other resources

TEXTBOOK: Shen, L.-H. Y., Ma, S.-A., & Peacock, C. (2013). Modern Chinese = Xian dai Zhong wen, 1A, simplified characters (2nd ed.). Better Chinese. ISBN (Print): 9781606035719. ISBN (eBook): N/A. , TEXTBOOK: Shen, L.-H. Y., Ma, S.-A., & Peacock, C. (Eds.). (2013). Modern Chinese = Xian dai Zhong wen, 1B, simplified characters (2nd ed.). Better Chinese. ISBN (Print): 9781606035788. ISBN (eBook): N/A.

Assessment

Multiple Choice Questions – 25%
Multiple Choice Questions – 25%
Exam – 20%
Multiple Choice Questions – 30%