CHNS3605 - Advanced Chinese Studies A

Semester 1, 2012  |  Credit Points: 6

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

Description

This unit is designed for advanced learners and near native speakers of the Chinese language. It emphasizes analysis and discussions in Chinese on topics that reflect aspects of modern Chinese society, culture and politics. Students will gain practice in independent library-based research through associated research project and essay work.

Assessments

classwork (10%), in-class tests (40%), 1x presentation based on research project (20%), 1x essay resulting from research project (30%)

Classes

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

Prerequisites

CHNS3604 or Distinction in CHNS3602. (Note: students who have earned a Distinction in CHNS3602 will be permitted to take this subject either with or instead of Chinese 4A).

Prohibitions

HSC Chinese for Background Speakers (or equivalent).

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