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Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% Online
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Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Start dates
- 28 Aug 2023
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Subject details
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- Introduction to Pinyin (pronunciation system) and Hanzi (writing system)
- Greetings
- Family
- Dates and Time
- Hobbies
- Visiting Friends
No eligibility requirements
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
This subject was previously known as Beginning Chinese.
This subject introduces basic communicative skills in Mandarin Chinese at an elementary level. Students acquire the four essential language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing through ample practice in communicative activities supported by digital technology. Students will also be introduced to Chinese society, Chinese culture and the structure of the Chinese language through mini-lectures, audio-visual presentations, virtual real-time classroom and online tutorials.
Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.
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- Recorded presentation (35%)
- Language practice (40%)
- eTest (25%)
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