CHINESE 1
CHI1001
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This is an introductory subject designed for students with no background in Mandarin. In this subject we aim to provide integrated training in speaking, listening, reading and writing through interactive classroom activities and home assignments. The topics covered include introduction, greetings, family, dates and time, hobbies, and visiting friends. The subject also comprises foundation work on the Romanised phonetics system, pinyin, and the Chinese writing system. Students should attain a basic level of competence in oral and written Chinese and a working knowledge of approximately 160-200 characters by the end of the subject. It is recommended that student take AST1IJI and AST1ICI with this subject.
Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Yangbin Chen
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: CHI1BE1, CHI2BE1, CHI3BE1, CHI1BEA
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Semester 2 subject is offered subject to enrolment numbers, staff and funding availability.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Integrated Chinese Level 1/1 Textbook | Prescribed | Yao, T. et. al. | BOSTON 1997 |
| Readings | Integrated Chinese Level 1/1 Workbook | Recommended | Yao, T. et. al. | BOSTON 1997 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Yangbin Chen
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1-hour mid semester test (1000 words equivalent) | 25 | |
| One 2-hour end of semester examination (2000 words equivalent) | 50 | |
| One group oral presentation (500 words equivalent) | 10 | |
| Quizzes (500-word equivalent) | 15 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Yangbin Chen
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1-hour mid semester test (1000 words equivalent) | 25 | |
| One 2-hour end of semester examination (2000 words equivalent) | 50 | |
| One group oral presentation (500 words equivalent) | 10 | |
| Quizzes (500-word equivalent) | 15 |