Students
CHIN3010 – I Chinese Studies 5
2021 – Session 1, Special circumstances
Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group activities on campus, and most will keep an online version available to those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
To check the availability of face-to-face and online activities for your unit, please go to timetable viewer. To check detailed information on unit assessments visit your unit's iLearn space or consult your unit convenor.
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor and lecturer
Shirley Chan
Monday 1:00pm or Tuesday 2:00pm by appointment
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
CHIN2020
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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 advanced-level unit of Chinese language and culture is designed for students who would like to improve their Chinese' language and cultural competence. Students will develop their Chinese language ability, both oral and written, and will enhance their cultural and intercultural understanding through acquiring knowledge of some various aspects of Chinese culture and society. |
Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Develop advanced level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Chinese language.
- ULO2: Identify, describe and evaluate nuanced aspects of Chinese-speaking cultures and societies.
- ULO3: Identify, evaluate and deploy the grammatical structures of Chinese at advanced level.
- ULO4: Apply relevant language conventions to create meaningful intercultural encounters.
- ULO5: Demonstrate a sophisticated awareness of language and language use, in both Chinese and in English.
General Assessment Information
Students should complete all assignments and assessment tasks on time.
All written assignments are required to be submitted via Turnitin.
Late Penalties and Special Consideration
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved:
(a) a penalty for lateness will apply: two (2) marks out of 100 will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date;
(b) no assignment will be accepted more than seven (7) days (including weekends) after the original submission deadline.
No late submissions are possible for timed assessments, such as quizzes or online tests.
If you experienced a disruption to your studies because of an unavoidable incident (such as illness, including mental health problems; family issues; or the like), you may apply for Special Consideration (formerly Disruption to Studies). Note that you
must apply within 5 working days of the assessment due date. Information about how to apply for Special Consideration is available here: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/special-consideration
The full Special Consideration policy, for your information, can be found here: https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies- and-procedures/policies/special-consideration
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Class Participation | 20% | No | Ongoing |
| Written Assignments | 20% | No | Week 8 |
| Presentation | 20% | No | Week 10 |
| Test | 40% | No | Week 13 |
Class Participation
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 20%
This task assesses student active engagement in the learning process, including class preparation, revision, completion of assigned homework, and student discussions.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Develop advanced level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Chinese language.
Written Assignments
Assessment Type 1: LOTE written composition
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Week 8
Weighting: 20%
This task assesses the writing skills of the students, and includes short essay writing and passages for translation.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Develop advanced level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Chinese language.
- Identify, describe and evaluate nuanced aspects of Chinese-speaking cultures and societies.
- Identify, evaluate and deploy the grammatical structures of Chinese at advanced level.
Presentation
Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Week 10
Weighting: 20%
This task assesses students' oral language proficiency. It may take the form of a role play or individual interview.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Develop advanced level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Chinese language.
- Identify, evaluate and deploy the grammatical structures of Chinese at advanced level.
- Apply relevant language conventions to create meaningful intercultural encounters.
- Demonstrate a sophisticated awareness of language and language use, in both Chinese and in English.
Test
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 40%
Testing assesses mastery of the content learned in the semester.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Develop advanced level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Chinese language.
- Identify, evaluate and deploy the grammatical structures of Chinese at advanced level.
- Demonstrate a sophisticated awareness of language and language use, in both Chinese and in English.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
Students are required to attend class either in person or via Zoom.
Class participation, completing assigned tasks and on-going work over the course of the semester is important.
Integrated Chinese 4th Ed, Vol 3 texbook and workbook will be used throughout semesters 1 (CHIN3010 Chinese Studies 5) and 2 (CHIN3020 Chinese Studies 6).
More details about textbooks and reading list will be provided via iLearn.
TECHNOLOGY USED AND REQUIRED
Online Unit
Login is via: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/
Is my unit in iLearn?: http://help.ilearn.mq.edu.au/unitsonline/ to check when your online unit will become available.
Technology
Students are required to have regular access to a computer and the internet. Mobile devices alone are not sufficient.
For students attending classes on campus we strongly encourage that you bring along your own laptop computer, ready to work with activities in your online unit. The preferred operating system is Windows 10.
Students are required to access the online unit in iLearn by the end of Week 1 and follow any relevant instructions and links for downloads that may be required. If applicable, students are required to download the relevant language package prior to Week 2.
Please contact your course convenor before the end of Week 1 if you do not have a suitable laptop (or tablet) for in-class use.
- For central technical support go to: http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/
- For student quick guides on the use of iLearn go to: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/tools-and-resources/ilearn/ilearn-quick-guides-for-students
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct
Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
Student Support
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to help you improve your marks and take control of your study.
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
Student Services and Support
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
Student Enquiries
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
If you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
IT Help
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Unit information based on version 2021.03 of the Handbook