Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin) 1A

• • Mandarin tonal and sound systems; greetings
  • Mandarin Pinyin Romanisation system; Greetings and asking about family
  • Mandarin Pinyin Romanisation system (continued); What to drink, eat and to buy
  • Mandarin Pinyin Romanisation system (continued); Asking for prices and answering such questions
  • Mandarin Romanisation system (continued); Asking for directions and answering such questions
  • Introducing oneself; Describing people and objects
  • Talking about health, classmates, studies, accommodation and school
  • Making friends - talking about nationalities, accommodation, phone numbers and daily activities

• Study resources

  • Instructional methods

    • Audio/Video conferencing
    • Discussion forum/Discussion Board
    • Online assignment submission
    • Wikis

  • Online materials

    • Resources and Links
    • Online Assessment
    • Audio-Video streaming

No eligibility requirements

Special requirements

• EquipmentDetails - You will need access to a computer with a camera and headphones for this subject.
• OtherDetails -
  • Additional materials — a textbook

This course is for novice Chinese language learners with limited or no prior proficiency in the language.  Explore Mandarin - the rich cultural language used in modern China today. You will be introduced to the language through online tutorials and collaboration with your peers with the aim of developing listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. The subject presents language that would be used in everyday situations you are likely to encounter in both Australian and Chinese contexts.

You will undertake a range of activities that can be integrated into any busy lifestyle. The subject anticipates difficulties and provides suggestions on how you can resolve or avoid them.

• Speaking (20%)
• Written (30%)
• Ongoing Assessments (20%)
• Oral (30%)