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CHNS3611: Chinese for Specific Purposes 1

Semester 1, 2022 [Normal day] - Remote

This unit of study is intended for students who have advanced competence of Modern Standard Chinese and wish to study the language for specific purposes. The unit provides training in basic knowledge of Chinese terms, etiquette and ethics in different professions, such as medicine, law, engineering and business. It will enhance students' practical communication skills in different social and professional contexts. It will also help them develop a general understanding of inter-professional knowledge in Chinese.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Chinese Studies
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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None
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Linda Tsung, linda.tsung@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Linda Tsung, linda.tsung@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s) Xuan Han, xuan.han@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Presentation group assignment Oral Group Presentations
via Zoom video (submitted on Canvas)
15% Week 06
Due date: 01 Apr 2022 at 23:59
500 words (equivalent)
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO6
Assignment Research proposal
due on Canvas
20% Week 08
Due date: 15 Apr 2022 at 23:59
800 words (equivalent)
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO5 LO6 LO4
Presentation Oral Presentations
via Zoom tutorial (Live)
15% Week 13 1000 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO6 LO3 LO2
Assignment Final essay
n/a
40% Week 13
Due date: 06 May 2022 at 23:59
2000 words (equivalent)
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO4 LO5 LO6
Online task Class discussion
online discussion
10% Weekly 200 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO5 LO2
group assignment = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

All content has now moved online.

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 课程介绍 第一单元 1 访问 Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO5
Week 02 第一单元 2. 访问 研 究 方 法 (1): 调 查 法 资料收集 Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 03 第一单元 3 研 究 方 法 (1): 调 查 法 问卷调查 Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 04 第一单元 4 访问 研究方法(1): 调查法 小 结 Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 05 第二单元 1 交流 研究计划 research proposal Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 06 研究计划 research proposal 演讲 1 : 小组 Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 07 第二单元 2 交流 研究方法(2): 对比分析 标准 Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 08 第二单元 3 交流 研究方法(2): 对比分析 两个基本方法 Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 09 第二单元 4 交流 研究方法(2): 对比分析 两个基本方法 Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 10 第三单元 1 理想 学术论文与撰写(1): 文 体 -描述 -分析 Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 11 第三单元 2 理想 学术论文与撰写: 文献 综述 Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO5 LO6
Week 12 第三单元 3 理想 学术论文与撰写: 文献 检索 Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO5 LO6
Week 13 第三单元 4 理想 学术论文与撰写: 常用方法 演讲 2 : 个人 Final essay due Friday ( 6 June) More details and accurate class contents will be provided in the Class Schedule on Canvas Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6

Attendance and class requirements

  • Attendance: According to Faculty Board Resolutions, students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences 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. The Examiner’s Board 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

Professional Chinese, Level 1. First edition, by Tsung, L. and Han. X. Bilingual Publishing Company, Melbourne

Hardcopy
-Gleebook Bookstore, 49 Glebe Point Road Glebe NSW 2037 Sydney Australia

Opening hours: Mon-Sat 9.00am-7.00pm Sun 10am-6pm

eBook https://www.lulu.com

 

All other readings for this unit can be accessed in the weekly modules on Canvas.

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. master and demonstrate basic knowledge of Chinese terms, etiquette and ethics in different professions
  • LO2. demonstrate a mastery of Chinese terms and language usage relating to different professions in particular and Chinese society in general
  • LO3. give oral presentations related to the students’ own major specialisation
  • LO4. design and conduct mini research studies
  • LO5. read and write Chinese-language reports and essays related to specific purposes
  • LO6. use professional Chinese confidently for specific purposes

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.

Some learning activities and assessment instructions have been revised since this unit was last offered

Detailed class schedule and assessment criteria will be available on Canvas. 

Disclaimer

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