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CHNS3606: Chinese Studies 5B (Higher Advanced)

2025 unit information

This unit is a continuation of CHNS3605 Chinese 5A (Upper Advanced). It emphasises analysis and discussions in Chinese on topics that reflect aspects of modern Chinese society, culture and politics. Students will gain research skills through associated research project and essay work.

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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CHNS3605 or Distinction in 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. demonstrate advanced Chinese communicative skills in writing and professional presentation
  • LO2. appreciate Chinese rhetoric and discourse with reference to Chinese cultural history
  • LO3. recognise and analyse discourse features of different genres and text types in Chinese; and explore in-depth meanings of literary work
  • LO4. 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

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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
Semester 2 2021
Normal day Remote
Semester 2 2022
Normal day Remote
Semester 2 2023
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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Additional advice

Note: students who have earned a Distinction in CHNS3603 Chinese 4A (Advanced) will be permitted to take this subject either with or instead of CHNS3604 Chinese 4B (Advanced)