Outline

Overview

Upper-intermediate unit of study in Modern Standard Chinese. Proficiency in reading will be developed through study of Chinese-language texts on a range of social and cultural topics. Speaking, listening, reading and writing will be enhanced through advanced language exercises, including composition and discussion, with due attention to the more sophisticated skills (e.g., use of appropriate registers, intelligent dictionary use, expressing ideas on more complex issues than at lower-intermediate level).

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Chinese Studies
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	CHNS2602 or CHNS1202 or HSC Continuers more than 80 or HSC Extension
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	CHNS3000 or CHNS3001 or HSC Chinese Background Speakers
Assumed knowledge ?	Two years of university-level Chinese-language instruction for students without prior knowledge of Chinese
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Irene Shidong An, shidong.an@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	take home assignment Submitted on Canvas assignment dropbox	20%	- Due date: 29 May 2020 at 23:59	1000 words
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Presentation	Oral interview via zoom	15%	Multiple weeks	500 words
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Assignment	Writing assignment 1 n/a	10%	Week 06 Due date: 02 Apr 2020 at 23:59	500 words
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Small test	In-class test 1 via Proctor U	20%	Week 07 Due date: 09 Apr 2020 at 23:59	1000 words
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Assignment	Writing assignment 2 n/a	10%	Week 11 Due date: 14 May 2020 at 23:59	500 words
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Presentation	Oral presentations via zoom	15%	Week 12	500 words
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Participation	Classwork n/a	10%	Weekly	500 words
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= hurdle task ? = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

Classwork: This includes attendance, preparation and participation in classes and homework exercises for every lesson.
Reading and writing assignments: For each assignment, choose at least two original materials in Chinese (it must be authentic, not from another textbook). Sources can cover Chinese newspapers, magazines, story books, plays, lyrics, websites, brochures, manuals, ads, etc. nalyse the key points in the materials by applying the skills you have learned in class, and write a reflection in Chinese characters.
Group presentation: form a group of 3-4 students and work on any topic or a combination of the topics recently studied in class. Prepare a skit on any scenarios you are interested in and try to demonstrate your language knowledge and cultural awareness. Try your best to use the vocabulary, grammar, sentence structures learned in class as much as possible. It is important that you should also demonstrate your understanding of cultures through analysing the topic issues showing your own views.
Oral interview: this comprises an improvised speech of at least 2 minutes. You will choose one of the 4 topics given on spot. These 4 topics are all related to the textbook chapters. It also icludea a 4-minute conversation with your teacher. Your teacher may ask you questions based on your talk or all other topics covered in the unit.
In-class written tests: you will be tested on listening, reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, word usage (e.g. ‘filling in blanks’), answering questions and translation skills (English to Chinese).

Detailed information for each assessment can be found in the Canvas site for this unit.

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Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a High distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a Distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100
Distinction	75 - 84
Credit	65 - 74
Pass	50 - 64
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Introduction	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 01	第一课：课文、语法及练习	Tutorial (3 hr)
Week 02	第一课重点	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 02	课堂讨论口语、读写练习	Tutorial (3 hr)
Week 03	第二课课文、语法	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 03	第二课：生词、语法及练习	Tutorial (3 hr)
Week 04	第二课重点	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 04	课堂讨论口语、读写练习	Tutorial (3 hr)
Week 05	第三课课文、语法	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 05	第三课：生词、语法及练习	Tutorial (3 hr)
Week 06	第三课重点	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 06	课堂讨论口语、读写练习	Tutorial (3 hr)
Week 07	复习	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 07	复习 In-class Test 1	Tutorial (3 hr)
Week 08	第四课：课文、语法	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 08	第四课：生词、语法及练习	Tutorial (3 hr)
Week 09	第四课重点	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 09	课堂讨论口语、读写练习	Tutorial (3 hr)
Week 10	第五课：课文、语法	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 10	第五课：生词、语法及练习	Tutorial (3 hr)
Week 11	生词、语法练习	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 11	口语、读写练习 Group presentation	Tutorial (3 hr)
Week 12	Prepare for Oral Interview	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 12	Oral Interview	Tutorial (3 hr)
Week 13	复习	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 13	复习 In-class Test 2	Tutorial (3 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: students are expected to attend 90% of their classes. If you attend less than 50% of classes, regardless of the reasons, you may be referred to the Examiner’s Board which will decide whether you should pass or fail the unit of study if your attendance falls below this threshold.
Lecture recording: Most lectures (in recording-equipped venues) will be recorded and may be made available to students on the LMS. However, you should not rely on lecture recording to substitute your classroom learning experience.
Preparation: students should commit to spend approximately three hours’ preparation time (reading, studying, homework, essays, etc.) for every hour of scheduled instruction.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

All readings for this unit can be accessed on the Library eReserve link available in the Canvas site for this unit.

Liu,Yuehua & Yao,Tao-chung et al. Integrated Chinese 3: Textbook, 4th Edition, (Simplified and Traditional Characters), Cheng & Tsui Company, Boston, 2018.
Liu,Yuehua & Yao,Tao-chung et al. Integrated Chinese 3: Workbook, 4th Edition, (Simplified and Traditional Characters), Cheng & Tsui Company, Boston, 2018.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. enhance your reading skills by tackling Chinese-language texts on a range of topics
LO2. expand your knowledge of Chinese characters, deepen your understanding of Chinese grammar and enhance your ability to choose appropriate registers for specific types of communication
LO3. write effectively in Chinese on more complex topics than those addressed in previous units
LO4. develop confidence and skills in expressing your ideas orally in Modern Chinese
LO5. broaden and deepen your knowledge of Chinese culture, and your awareness of current issues in Chinese society
LO6. practice and develop such generic skills and attributes as critical thinking, teamwork, initiative and creativity.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Assessment tasks and instructions have been updated since this unit was last offered.

Additional information

More information related to this unit will be provided in class and on Canvas.

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Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

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CHNS3601: Chinese 3A (Upper Intermediate)

Semester 1, 2020 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect