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CHNS3602: Chinese 3B (Upper Intermediate)

Semester 2, 2023 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This is a continuation of Chinese 3A (Upper Intermediate). Continuing development of Chinese-language literacy through study of texts on a range of social and cultural topics. Further enhancement of speaking, listening and writing skills through advanced language exercises, including composition and discussion. Upon completion, students should be comfortable with reading and writing in simplified characters, using dictionaries and language registers discerningly, presenting cultural understanding, and be confident of their ability to express ideas and arguments effectively in Chinese.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Chinese Studies
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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CHNS3601
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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CHNS2001 or CHNS2002 or CHNS3000 or CHNS3001 or CHNS3611 or CHNS3612 or HSC Chinese in Context or HSC Chinese and Literature
Assumed knowledge
? 

Two and a half 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 Formative assessment tasks
Revision quizzes, in- and after-class exercises, zoom discussions.
15% Ongoing 800 words equivalent
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO4 LO5 LO6
Assignment Reading and Writing Assignment 1
n/a
10% Week 05
Due date: 01 Sep 2023 at 23:59

Closing date: 01 Sep 2023
500 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO5
Presentation group assignment Group presentation
Group oral project presented in class
15% Week 07
Due date: 15 Sep 2023 at 09:00

Closing date: 15 Sep 2023
500 words equivalent
Outcomes assessed: LO4 LO5 LO6
Assignment Reading and Writing Assignment 2
n/a
10% Week 10
Due date: 13 Oct 2023 at 23:59

Closing date: 13 Oct 2023
500 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO5
Presentation Oral interview
One on one oral interview with the teacher in the tutorial
15% Week 12
Due date: 25 Oct 2023 at 13:00

Closing date: 25 Oct 2023
500 words equivalent
Outcomes assessed: LO4 LO5
Small test In-class written est
In-class written test
25% Week 13
Due date: 01 Nov 2023 at 13:00

Closing date: 03 Nov 2023
1200 words equivalent
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO6 LO5 LO3 LO2
Assignment Classwork
Weekly preparation and homework exercises
10% Weekly 500 words total equivalent
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO5 LO6
group assignment = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

  • Classwork and Homework: this includes preparation and participation in class discussions, in-class learning tasks and homework exercises for every lesson. You should not only complete the required homework but also present it with good quality. Your classwork marks will also be based on whether you prepare regularly the textbook chapters or supplementary materials we study each week.
  • Two reading and writing assignments: the aim of this assessment is to train your independent study skills and to provide an opportunity for you to engage in critical reading of texts, to extend and demonstrate your growing knowledge and understanding of the Chinese language, culture and society that are discussed in class. Topics of the assignments can be found in the Weekly Schedule.
  • Group presentation: it requires 3-4 students to form a group and work on any topics recently studied in class. 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 with comments of your own views. Reading from a script is not allowed.
  • Oral Interview: it comprises two components: a 3-minute monologue and a 3-minute talk with your teacher. After you finish your talk, you will answer teacher’s questions which may be based on your talk and any other topics covered in the unit.
  • Two In-class Tests:  You will be tested on reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, word usage (e.g. ‘filling in blanks’), answering questions and translation skills (English to Chinese). You will be informed of the format beforehand.

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.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

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.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Lesson 6 grammar and language skill practice Lecture and tutorial (4 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 02 Lesson 6 grammar and language skill practice Lecture and tutorial (4 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 03 Lesson 7 grammar and language skill practice Lecture and tutorial (4 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 04 Lesson 7 grammar and language skills practice Lecture and tutorial (4 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 05 Lesson 8 grammar and language skills practice Reading & Writing 1 due Lecture and tutorial (4 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 06 Lesson 8 grammar and language skills practice Lecture and tutorial (4 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 07 Revision Group Oral Presentation due Lecture and tutorial (4 hr) LO1 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 08 Lesson 9 Grammar & Language skills practice Lecture and tutorial (4 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 09 Lesson 9 grammar and language skills practice Lecture and tutorial (4 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 10 Lesson 10 grammar and language skills practice Reading & Writing 2 due Lecture and tutorial (4 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 11 Lesson 10 grammar and language skills practice Lecture and tutorial (4 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 12 Revision and Oral Interview Lecture and tutorial (4 hr) LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 13 Revision and Written Test Lecture and tutorial (4 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO5 LO6

Attendance and class requirements

All classes including the lecture and and the tutorials are delivered in the classrooms and they are all compulsory. 

 

  • 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 self-study time including preparation, 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 supplementary readings for this unit can be accessed on Canvas. 

The following are the prescribed textbooks:

  • Liu,Yuehua & Yao,Tao-chung et al. Integrated Chinese Level 2 Part 1Textbook, 4th Edition, (Simplified and Traditional Characters), Cheng & Tsui Company, Boston, 2018.
  • Liu,Yuehua & Yao,Tao-chung et al. Integrated Chinese Level 2 Part 1Workbook, 4th Edition, (Simplified and Traditional Characters), Cheng & Tsui Company, Boston, 2018.

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.

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

  • LO1. demonstrate enhanced reading skills by tackling Chinese-language texts on a range of topics
  • LO2. demonstrate expanded knowledge of Chinese characters, a deepened understanding of Chinese grammar and enhanced ability to choose appropriate registers for specific types of communication
  • LO3. write effectively in Chinese on more complex topics than those addressed in 3A
  • LO4. demonstrate confidence and skills in expressing your ideas orally in Modern Standard Chinese
  • LO5. demonstrate deepened knowledge of Chinese culture, and awareness of current issues in Chinese society
  • LO6. demonstrate 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
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

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

Assessment and instructions will be updated based on student feedback. Office and Zoom consultation will be arranged for students' enquiries.

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