Advanced Chinese: Language Variations

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You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or currently be enrolled in the following subject(s) in a prior study period; or enrol in the following subject(s) to study prior to this subject:

• CUR-CHN210-Intermediate Chinese: Extending Everyday Contexts

Please note that your enrolment in this subject is conditional on successful completion of these prerequisite subject(s). If you study the prerequisite subject(s) in the study period immediately prior to studying this subject, your result for the prerequisite subject(s) will not be finalised prior to the close of enrolment. In this situation, should you not complete your prerequisite subject(s) successfully you should not continue with your enrolment in this subject. If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite subject(s) and believe you may not complete these all successfully, it is your responsibility to reschedule your study of this subject to give you time to re-attempt the prerequisite subject(s)

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

This subject develops students' communicative competence in the Chinese language over a wide range of real-life situations. The four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing will be integrated in collaborative learning activities. The emphasis is on language register and language variations when expressing different opinions and dealing with more complex social situations. The cultural significance of language usage will be examined, together with systematic discussion of appropriate manners and social etiquette to enable effective communication with Chinese speakers.

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• eTest (25%)
• Recorded presentation (35%)
• Language practice and reflection (40%)

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