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Chinese Background Speakers 1 (CHNS1303) - (Stream A)  - Opens 15 May 2012

Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences
Department: Chinese Studies
Level: Undergraduate
Credit Points: 6

Instructors: (1) Ms Ruili Sun - rsun4754@uni.sydney.edu.au
 
Contacts: (1) Dr Wei Wang  - wei.wang@sydney.edu.au

 Start Date: 02 Jul 2012 
End Date: 20 Jul 2012 
Capacity: 27 
Status: Places available 
Enrolments Open: 15 May 2012 
Enrolments Close: 23 Jun 2012 
Census date: 06 Jul 2012 
On-time withdrawals close: 23 Jun 2012 
Costs: Local - $3000.00 *
International - $3450.00 *

* Please note: Fees are indicative - while every effort is made to display the correct fees, final fees may vary.
Available to audit: No
Open to HSC graduates?: Yes

Prerequisites:

  1. Prerequisite: - 

    Must have passes HSC Chinese (Background Speakers) or have completed a major part of their secondary education in Chinese

  2. Assumed Knowledge: - 

    Basic knowledge of Chinese language and culture

Description

The unit meets the needs of students who have passed HSC Chinese (Background Speakers) or have completed a major part of their secondary education in Chinese. The unit aims to further improve their language skills and cultural awareness. It teaches advanced Chinese communication skills and sensitizes students to differences between Chinese and English languages and discourses. A range of authentic material will be used, drawn from various media and literary sources, covering topics of contemporary interest.

Assessment

Written assignments (equivalent to 2500wds) (50%), 1 x oral presentation (equivalent to 1000wds in English) (20%), 1 x written class test (equivalent to 1000wds) (30%)

Timetable

Start Date: 02 Jul 2012     End Date: 20 Jul 2012

Tutorials: Mondays to Thursdays, 10:00 hrs - 14:00 hrs and Friday 20 July only, 10:00 hrs - 14:00 hrs

Venues

Education Seminar Room 433

Texts

A course reader