In this intermediate level Chinese language course, students will further develop their linguistic and cultural competence in reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. This course uses Chinese language textbooks, authentic audio and visual materials and other textual resources to provide students with the opportunity gain a comprehensive understandings of Chinese culture, society, history and language. Throughout the course, students will have the opportunity to practice their written and spoken skills and to critically think about the differences between Chinese and Western cultures. By the end of this course, students will be able to interact with native speakers and actively exchange ideas and understanding of Chinese cultural practices.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Demonstrate increased oral and written competence, with an active vocabulary of about 1,600 words and expressions;
2. Demonstrate an increased ability to undertake tasks in reading, writing, listening and speaking at intermediate language proficiency;
3. Recognise the range of grammatical structures in the course and produce short authentic texts with a general awareness of how the features of written Chinese differ from their oral equivalent;
4. Demonstrate the ability to critically think about a range of topics and exchange ideas with native speakers while navigating cultural differences;
5. Develop and demonstrate Chinese cultural awareness in written and oral communication through conversations, reading, writing and listening.

Research-Led Teaching

Emphasising the link between the Chinese language and its profound connection to the traditional Chinese thought and culture.

Field Trips

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Additional Course Costs

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Examination Material or equipment

none

Required Resources

New Practical Chinese Reader Textbook 3

Author: Xun Liu

Publisher: Beijing Language and Culture University Press

Edition: 2nd Edition

Availability: Campus Bookstore

Recommended Resources

Additional learning resources are available on Wattle.

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• Written comments
• Verbal comments
• Feedback to the whole class, to groups, to individuals, focus groups

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Week 1 : Lesson 27	Introduction, Assessment and tutorial sign-up.Tutorials start from this week.
2	Week 2 : Lesson 28	Homework on L27 due.
3	Week 3: Lesson 29	homework for L28 due.
4	Week 4 : Lesson 30	homework for L29 due.
5	Week 5 : Lesson 31	homework for L30 due.
6	Week 6 : Lesson 32	Oral test (10%), Thurs. 27 March, tutorial times.
7	Week 7 : Lesson 33	Mid-semester written exam (20%) , Mon. 14 April, Lecture A time.
8	Week 8 : Lesson 34
9	Week 9 : Lesson 35
10	Week 10 : Lesson 36
11	Week 11 : Lesson 37
12	Week 12 : Lesson 38	Final listening test (15%) , 22 May, Thursday tutorial time.
13	University exam period	Final exam (30%) during the examination period .

Tutorial Registration

Tutorial registration is available via link on Wattle

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Learning Outcomes
Performance in group discussions and practice 5%	5 %	23/05/2025	1, 2, 3, 4
Weekly homework 20%	20 %	23/02/2025	1, 2, 3
Oral test 10%	10 %	24/03/2025	1, 2, 3, 4
Mid-term written exam 20%	20 %	14/04/2025	1, 2, 4
Listening test 15%	15 %	22/05/2025	1, 2, 3, 4
Final Written Exam 30%	30 %	*	1, 2, 3, 4

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website Students may choose not to submit assessment items through Turnitin. In this instance you will be required to submit, alongside the assessment item itself, hard copies of all references included in the assessment item.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Participation

In order to keep up with the fast pace of the course and to build self-confidence, it is essential that students enrolled in this course take an active part in all activities designed for the course, including completing the weekly homework on time, coming to the group practice sessions and preparing well for the two exams.

Examination(s)

The final exam will be during the University Exam Period.

Assessment Task 1

Performance in group discussions and practice 5%

Language learning will benefit greatly when students actively participate in group interactions and practice.

Assessment Task 2

Weekly homework 20%

Date: Weekly throughout the semester.

The weekly homework is to be completed on Wattle. Its purpose is to consolidate what students have learned during the week. There are two parts: the listening exercises and the written tasks. Feedback will be available on Wattle or at the tutorial time. Unless students have a valid reason (with written evidence), submission of the homework after the feedback is given to the class will not be accepted.

Assessment Task 3

Oral test 10%

Date: Week 6

Description: The oral test is to assess students' oral competence in Chinese. It will be based on a group presentation as well as individual giving spontaneous answers to the questions asked by the examiners . The presentation will be in the form of a dialogue on a selected topic. Cooperation and creativity are greatly encouraged.

Assessment Task 4

Mid-term written exam 20%

Week 7

This is a written exam with a focus on students' grasp of the grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and cultural knowledge learned in the first six weeks.

It will take place at the lecture A time in week 7, after the mid-term break.

Assessment Task 5

Listening test 15%

Date: Week 12

The listening test is to assess students' linguistic proficiency in understanding spoken Chinese. It will take place on the Thursday tutorial times in week 12.

Assessment Task 6

Final Written Exam 30%

Final written exam will be held during the exam period.

The final exam will cover all the reading and writing aspects of lessons learned during the semester. It includes the major grammartical points, vocabular (including the supplementary words) , fixed expressions as well as students' ability to answer questions and write a short composition in Chinese. The exam will also include cultural knowledge related to the respective topics covered in the course.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of our culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically. This means that all members of the community commit to honest and responsible scholarly practice and to upholding these values with respect and fairness. The Australian National University commits to embedding the values of academic integrity in our teaching and learning. We ensure that all members of our community understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. The ANU expects staff and students to uphold high standards of academic integrity and act ethically and honestly, to ensure the quality and value of the qualification that you will graduate with. The University has policies and procedures in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Visit the following Academic honesty & plagiarism website for more information about academic integrity and what the ANU considers academic misconduct. The ANU offers a number of services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. The Academic Skills and Learning Centre offers a number of workshops and seminars that you may find useful for your studies.

Online Submission

The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

No submission of assessment tasks without an extension after the due date will be permitted. Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date.

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Returning Assignments

Weekly homework will be marked online which will be available instantly. For the translation part, the feedback will be given in the following week at the tutorial times.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure The Course Convener may grant extensions for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Resubmission of Assignments

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Privacy Notice

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Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes. Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

Support for students

The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Diversity and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents undergraduate and ANU College students
• PARSA supports and represents postgraduate and research students