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CHNS3604: Advanced Chinese 2

2025 unit information

Continuation of Chinese 4A (Advanced). Further training in the reading skills necessary for advanced work in Chinese Studies or professional work requiring Chinese-language literacy. Students will gain familiarity with a broader range of literary and non-literary texts reflecting the concerns of Chinese people in the modern world, while enhancing their ability to discuss complex subject matter in both spoken and written Chinese.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Arts and Social Sciences

Study level Undergraduate
Academic unit Chinese Studies
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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CHNS3603
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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HSC Chinese and Literature
Assumed knowledge:
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None

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

  • LO1. Improve your generic language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing
  • LO2. expand your knowledge of contemporary Chinese society and be able to communicate in Chinese on various issues concerning everyday life
  • LO3. improve your ability to read authentic Chinese texts, including comprehension and analytical skills
  • LO4. develop effective writing skills, and be able to express yourself in more advanced and sophisticated Chinese.
  • LO5. exercise team work skills and be able to collaborate with team mates.

Unit availability

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2024
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2025
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Outline unavailable
Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2020
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Outline unavailable
Semester 2 2021
Normal day Remote
Semester 2 2022
Normal day Remote
Semester 2 2023
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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