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The University of Tasmania has partnered with Macquarie University in the teaching of some languages. In place of this unit, please complete an application for Cross-Institutional Study and submit to UTAS UConnect to apply for cross-institutional enrolment in the equivalent Macquarie University unit.
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Introduction
This unit develops competence in advanced spoken and written Chinese (simplified characters). It is a workshop style, participatory language unit. The unit includes 1) discussions regarding grammar and 2) student and teacher-led exercises in speaking and listening, reading and writing. This unit builds on your previous study of Chinese in HMC101, 102, 219 and 220 to advance your competency in reading, writing and speaking Mandarin Chinese.
Summary 2022
| Unit name | Chinese 3A |
|---|---|
| Unit code | HMC319 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Humanities |
| Discipline | Global Cultures and Languages |
| Coordinator | Dr. Lucy Li |
| Teaching staff | |
| Level | Advanced |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Apply advanced Chinese grammatical rules to produce clear and accurate Mandarin Chinese prose.
- Converse in Mandarin Chinese on a range of topics with correct pronunciation and diction.
- Write on a range of social topics, using Mandarin Chinese in culturally appropriate language.
Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
HMC220
Co-requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Lecture (1 x 1 hour) |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Task 1: Speaking tests x 2 (10%) Task 2: Written assignment x 2 (10%) Task 3: Listening quizzes x 2 (10%) Task 4: Reading and grammar test x 2 (20%) Task 5: Final listening and speaking exam (20%) Task 6: Final written exam (30%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | |
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| Recommended |
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