CHNS3680: Semester 2, 2021

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CHNS3680: Multilingualism in the Sinosphere

Semester 2, 2021 [Online] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

This unit complements students' Chinese language studies, offering a view of multilingualism in the sinosphere under the broad term of linguistic, cultural and society studies and provides the opportunity to study language policy, language education, social changes and cultural practice by looking at the relationships between different regions which share a common Chinese language.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Chinese Studies
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	12 credit points at 2000 level in Chinese Studies or CHNS3000 or CHNS3601
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Linda Tsung, linda.tsung@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Tutorial quiz	Content quizzes n/a	20%	-	1000 words
Outcomes assessed:
Creative assessment / demonstration	Online oral presentation	20%	-	1500 word
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Online discussion Posts n/a	20%	-	1000 words
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Final essay	40%	-	2500 words
Outcomes assessed:

Assessment summary

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

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.

Learning support

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.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week -01	Introduction to the unit topics and self-introductions;2. Objectives, modules and basic facts: Where do people speak Chinese?	Independent study (2 hr)
Week 01	Introduction to the unit topics and self-introductions;2. Objectives, modules and basic facts: Where do people speak Chinese?	Independent study (4 hr)
	1. Introduction to the unit topics and self-introductions; 2. Objectives, modules and basic facts: Where do people speak Chinese?	Online class (2 hr)
	Introduction to the unit topics and self-introductions;2. Objectives, modules and basic facts: Where do people speak Chinese?	Independent study (2 hr)
Week 02	1.Multilingualism in China;2. Linguistic diversity of language families in China language policies and planning	Independent study (4 hr)
	1. Multilingualism in China; 2. Linguistic diversity of language families in China language policies and planning	Online class (2 hr)
	Module 1a Multilingualism in China	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 03	Multilingualism in China;2. The scope, facts and power of multilingualism in the Sinosphere	Independent study (4 hr)
Week 03	1. Multilingualism in China; 2. The scope, facts and power of multilingualism in the Sinosphere	Online class (2 hr)
Week 04	Chinese language, national identity and nationalism in China	Independent study (4 hr)
Week 04	Chinese language, national identity and nationalism in China	Online class (2 hr)
Week 05	Chinese language, national identity and nationalism in China;2. National identity and nationalism in China	Independent study (4 hr)
Week 05	1. Chinese language, national identity and nationalism in China; 2. National identity and nationalism in China	Online class (2 hr)
Week 06	1. Contemporary Chinese discourse studies;2. Political discourse media discourse	Independent study (4 hr)
	1. Contemporary Chinese discourse studies; 2. Political discourse media discourse	Online class (2 hr)
	1. Contemporary Chinese discourse studies;2. Political discourse media discourse	Independent study (4 hr)
	1. Contemporary Chinese discourse studies;2. Political discourse media discourse	Independent study (4 hr)
	1. Contemporary Chinese discourse studies;2. Political discourse media discourse	Independent study (4 hr)
Week 07	1. Contemporary Chinese discourse studies;2. Researching contemporary Chinese discourse	Independent study (4 hr)
	1. Contemporary Chinese discourse studies; 2. Researching contemporary Chinese discourse	Online class (2 hr)
	1. Contemporary Chinese discourse studies;2. Researching contemporary Chinese discourse	Independent study (4 hr)
Week 08	Minority languages in Yunnan	Independent study (4 hr)
Week 08	Minority languages in Yunnan	Online class (2 hr)
Week 09	Minority languages in Guangxi	Independent study (4 hr)
Week 09	Minority languages in Guangxi	Online class (2 hr)
Week 10	Trilingual and biliteracy policy, in Hong Kong	Independent study (4 hr)
Week 10	Trilingual and biliteracy policy, in Hong Kong	Online class (2 hr)
Week 11	Bilingual education policy in Singapore	Independent study (4 hr)
Week 11	Bilingual education policy in Singapore	Online class (2 hr)
Week 12	Bringing it all together	Independent study (4 hr)
Week 12	Bringing it all together	Online class (2 hr)
Week 13	Bringing it all together	Independent study (4 hr)
Week 13	Reflections and evaluation	Online class (2 hr)

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

Tsung, Linda, 2014. Language Power and Hierarchy: Multilingual Education in China. (paperback). London: Bloomsbury. For recommended readings, please see the reading list of this outline.

Learning outcomes

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. understand the main features of contemporary multilingualism and multicultural society
LO2. understand key concepts and theoretical approaches for explaining the relation between language policy, nationalism and cultural identity, education and social change in the Sinosphere
LO3. identify issues pertaining to language use in the Sinosphere and explain factors that contribute to language shifts
LO4. have an awareness of, and sensitivity to, cultural differences
LO5. collect and transcribe data from different critical sources as well as analyse that data using relevant terms, theories and approaches
LO6. think analytically and critically about multilingual and multicultural issues and can communicate ideas clearly, coherently, and persuasively.

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
Learning outcomes

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Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

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