CHNS1303 - Chinese for Background Speakers 1

Semester 1, 2011  |  Credit Points: 6

Coordinator: Wei Wang
Phone: +61 2 9351 4938
Email: wei.wang@sydney.edu.au

Description

The unit meets the needs of students who have passed HSC Chinese (Background Speakers) or
have completed a major part of their secondary education in Chinese. The unit aims to further
improve their language skills and cultural awareness. It teaches advanced Chinese
communication skills and sensitizes students to differences between Chinese and English
languages and discourses. A range of authentic material will be used, drawn from various
media and literary sources, covering topics of contemporary interest.

Assessments

written assignments (equivalent to 2500wds in English) (50%), 1xoral presentation (equivalent to 1000wds in English) (20%), 1xwritten class test (equivalent to 1000wds) (30%)

Classes

1x1-hr lecture/week, 1x2-hr tutorial/week

Prerequisites

Must have passed HSC Chinese (Background Speakers) or have completed a major part of their secondary education in Chinese

Prohibitions

CHNS1101, CHNS1102, CHNS2601, CHNS2602

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