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CHNS3605: Chinese 5A (Upper Advanced)
2025 unit information
This unit is designed for advanced learners 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 training in critical thinking and in-depth comprehension skills through associated reading , writing and speaking projects.
Unit details and rules
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Arts and Social Sciences
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Chinese Studies |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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CHNS3604 or Distinction in CHNS3602 |
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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. demonstrate advanced Chinese communicative skills in writing and professional presentation
- LO2. appreciate Chinese rhetoric and discourse with reference to Chinese cultural history
- LO3. recognize and analyse discourse features of different genres and text types in Chinese; and explore in-depth meanings of literary work
- LO4. develop and demonstrate analytical and critical thinking skills through research-based project
- LO5. present argument and provide evidence in an effective way both in spoken and written Chinese.
Unit availability
This section lists the session, attendance modes and locations the unit is available in. There is a unit outline for each of the unit availabilities, which gives you information about the unit including assessment details and a schedule of weekly activities.
The outline is published 2 weeks before the first day of teaching. You can look at previous outlines for a guide to the details of a unit.
| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 1 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Additional advice
Note: students who have earned a Distinction in CHNS3602 will be permitted to take this subject either with or instead of Chinese 4A
