Social Culture in Chinese Reading I

• • Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.

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:

• UNE-CHIN310-Advanced Chinese: Writing

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)

Others

To enrol in this subject you will need to pass the Prerequisite/s. Please note as UNE results are released after the close of enrolment date, your enrolment into this subject will be withdrawn if you do not pass the prerequisite subject/s. First language (Chinese) speakers may not enrol in Chinese language units except when required for (school) teaching accreditation in Australian states and territories.

Additional requirements

• Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media) Headset, including microphone (highly recommended) Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
• Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
• Other requirements -

  Textbook requirements:

  Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.

  Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.

  Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

Are you interested in learning about the ten socio-cultural norms of the oldest living civilisation of the world, with the second largest economy and a super-scale market of 1.4 billion population? This subject is designed to help you gain a mastery of China’s inherited cultural values, along with a competitive edge in interacting with Chinese people in high-employment areas such as tourism, cultural activities and business practices.  You’ll develop your knowledge of key Chinese socio-cultural norms with a firm foundation in topics ranging from mannerisms, privacy, humility, inside and outside, implicitness and face through to money, spouse preference and social hierarchy.  You will also sharpen your Chinese reading comprehension and writing skills, and develop a well-rounded understanding of socio-cultural norms in China today. This study can be expanded upon in the companion subject CHIN370: Chinese Social Culture and Reading II.

Assessment 1: Reflective Reading. 800 Chinese characters. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4 Assessment 2: Online Quizzes (10 quizzes on the ten cultural themes) 2500 words (equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-3 Assessment 3: Reading Comprehension. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-3

• Assessment 1: Reflective Reading. 800 Chinese characters. (30%)
• Assessment 2: Online Quizzes. 10 online quizzes on the ten cultural themes. 2500 words (equivalent) (50%)
• Assessment 3: Reading Comprehension (20%)

For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).