Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
This unit expands students' competency in linguistic skills paying special attention to complex linguistic structures and expressions used in both spoken and written Chinese. It develops students' existing understanding of Chinese culture and society through reading authentic Chinese language materials ranging from fictional literature and media. Students are also expected to achieve a high level of skill in writing through completing an extended academic essay in Chinese on a contemporary social, cultural or political issue in China. By doing so, students gain not only a high level of proficiency in reading and writing, but also a detailed knowledge of contemporary achievements and problems in China today. Successful completion of this unit brings students to the ISLPR Level 3+ (International Second Language Proficiency Ratings).
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Details for undergraduate courses
- Level 3 core unit in the CHNSP Chinese Studies; CHNSI Chinese Studies major sequences
- Level 3 elective
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) read and translate authentic Chinese materials using a dictionary and discuss their ideas on contemporary social and cultural issues in China; (2) conduct research and present academic arguments in both Chinese and English; (3) express their research findings and ideas with a high level of fluency and accuracy in both spoken and written forms; and (4) develop specialist vocabulary in social sciences and humanities topics. Additionally, students acquire and refine both written and oral (including non-verbal) communication skills which equip students with the ability to discern and use a variety of language registers, ranging from conversational and colloquial usage to formal and academic conventions.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) test; (2) written assignment; and (3) examination. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Liyong Wang
- Unit rules
- Contact hours
- 3 hours per week
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.