AIC282 - Chinese 2B: Culture, Society and Language in Contemporary Chinese Communities
Unit details
| Year: | 2022 unit information |
|---|---|
| Important Update: | Unit delivery will be in line with the most current COVIDSafe health guidelines. We continue to tailor learning experiences for each unit to achieve the best possible mix of online and on-campus activities that successfully blend our approaches to learning, working and research. Please check your unit sites for announcements and updates. Last updated: 4 March 2022 |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 2: Fengqi Qian |
| Prerequisite: | AIC281 or permission from unit chair |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 1-hour class per week, 1 x 2-hour seminar per week |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud: | 1 x 1-hour online class per week, 1 x 2-hour online seminar per week |
Note:This unit is not available to speakers of Chinese as a first language | |
Content
In this unit, students will further develop and expand their communicative skills acquired in Chinese 2A and will be introduced to more advanced texts in Chinese. The acquisition of basic vocabulary and grammar will be further broadened and consolidated. Students will also acquire background knowledge of the Chinese culture and society. Topics to be covered include various aspects of daily life in contemporary China.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Apply correct pronunciation, grammar and syntax of the Chinese language system to a range of contexts and identify relevant cultural aspects relating to communication | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO2 | Describe information and express personal opinions based on a synthesis and analysis of information in Chinese | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO3 | Identify and analyse linguistic and sociolinguistic problems and apply knowledge of the Chinese language to develop a range of strategies for solving such problems | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO4: Critical thinking GLO5: Problem solving GLO8: Global citizenship |
| ULO4 | Analyse the cultural diversity of the societies that use Chinese language in communication, and ethically apply principles of social responsibility when considering them in domestic, regional, and global contexts | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO4: Critical thinking GLO5: Problem solving GLO8: Global citizenship |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 (Group and Individual) - Writing Exercises | 800 words or equivalent (in foreign language) | 20% | Information not yet available |
| Assessment 2 - Presentation | 10 minutes | 20% | Information not yet available |
| Assessment 3 - Oral test | 10 minutes | 20% | Week 11 |
| Assessment 4 - Online test | 2 hours | 40% | Exam week |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning Resource
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: AIC282 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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