Courses & Units
Chinese 2A HMC219
Placement test may be required to determine proficiency level.
Introduction
HMC219 is designed to further develop competence in intermediate spoken and written Chinese (simplified characters). The unit builds on students’ study in HMC101 and HMC102. It introduces new grammar and vocabulary as well as examples of real-world language use to develop their Chinese to an intermediate level.
Summary
| Unit name | Chinese 2A |
|---|---|
| Unit code | HMC219 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Humanities |
| Discipline | Global Cultures and Languages |
| Coordinator | Doctor Lucy Li |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Intermediate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Compose grammatically correct sentences (correct word order and sentence structure) in both written and verbal communication.
- Converse in Chinese using knowledge and skills acquired on a range of topics involving learned materials.
- Understand the socio-cultural aspects of Chinese language involving learned materials.
- Identify strategies and techniques for independently learning Mandarin Chinese.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 091515 | $555.00 | $555.00 | not applicable | $2,324.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
HMC102Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | On Campus Weekly 1 hour recorded lecture Weekly scheduled on-campus workshops: 2 x 2 hours Off Campus Weekly 1 hour recorded lecture Weekly scheduled workshops: 2 x 2 hours online (zoom)
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|---|---|
| Assessment | Communicative Tasks (5%)|Final Speaking Exam - non-invigilated (internally) (15%)|Speaking Tasks (20%)|Final Written Exam - non-invigilated (internally) (30%)|Online Quizzes (30%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Liu, Xun. New Practical Chinese Reader (Textbook 2), 2nd ed, Beijing Language and Culture University Press, Beijing 2010. |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Liu, Xun. New Practical Chinese Reader (Workbook 2), 2nd ed, Beijing Language and Culture University Press, Beijing 2010. Ross, Claudia & Ma, Jing-heng Sheng, Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar: A Practical Guide, Routledge, 2006. The Oxford Concise English-Chinese Chinese-English Dictionary, 5th Edition, Oxford University Press China
| Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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