Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Sijia Guo
Contact via sijia.guo@mq.edu.au
9850-7946
Monday 14:00-15:00 Wednesday 12:00-13:00
Tutor
Lini Li
W6A 228
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
CHN104
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit is the continuation of CHN104, and aims to develop students' ability to communicate in Chinese through the study of language structure, language function and related cultural knowledge.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Due |
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Final examination | 30% | Exam period |
Speaking tests | 20% | Week 8 & 13 |
Assignments | 20% | Weekly |
Class tests | 20% | Weeks 7 & 12 |
Participation | 10% | Throughout the semester |
Due: Exam period
Weighting: 30%
Due: Week 8 & 13
Weighting: 20%
Due: Weekly
Weighting: 20%
Totally 5 written assignments throughout the semester.
Due: Weeks 7 & 12
Weighting: 20%
Two 50 minute Class Tests in week 6 &11, covering a combination of listening, reading and writing skills.
Due: Throughout the semester
Weighting: 10%
Description:
Attendance at and participation in class is compulsory for all students. Students are expected to be well prepared in order to participate in class discussion – this will ensure good use of class time as well as improving your learning skills. Less than 80% attendance may result in exclusion from the unit or from final tests (30%).
As part of homework, you are required to complete Online exercises, including quiz, glossary, and 5 online sessions.
Day
This unit will use:
ilearn, web videoconferencing tools
New Practical Chinese Reader: Textbook - Book 2 and Workbook Book 2. CDs are available as supplementary learning material, which can be bought in the Co-Op Bookshop. DVDs can also be accessed on-line, but not downloaded.
Week |
Week beginning Monday |
Lesson in textbook |
Week 1 |
4 Aug. |
Lesson 15 |
Week 2 |
11 Aug. |
Lesson 16 |
Week 3 |
18 Aug. |
Lesson 17 |
Week 4 |
25 Aug. |
Lesson 18 |
Week 5 |
1 Sep. |
Lesson 19 |
Week 6 |
8 Sep. |
Lesson 21 |
Week 7 |
15 Sep. |
Lesson 20 Class Test (to Lesson 21) (22 Sep – 03 Oct. Recess) |
Week 8 |
6 Oct. |
Mon: Public Holiday Tutorials: ORAL PRESENTATION |
Week 9 |
13 Oct. |
Lesson 22 |
Week 10 |
20 Oct. |
Lesson 23 |
Week 11 |
27 Oct. |
Lesson 24 |
Week 12 |
3 Nov. |
Lesson 25 Tutorials: Class Test (to Lesson 24) |
Week 13 |
10 Nov. |
Practical: Revision+ listening test Tutorials: Oral test 2 |
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29/07/2014 | Dear Shirley, I just added Lini as teaching staff. Thanks. |
23/07/2014 | Dear Shirley, I just updated my consultation time. Thanks. |