Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor & Tutor
Mei-fen Kuo
Contact via email
Room 311, Level 3, 25B Wally's Walk
by appointment
Lecturer
Sijia Guo
Contact via email
Room 319, Level3, 25B Wally's Walk
Tuesday 10-12 pm
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
CHIN1010 or 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 aims to further develop students' ability to communicate in Chinese through the study of language structure, language functions and cultural knowledge. More complex grammatical constructions will be introduced. Through the unit, students will also gain a greater understanding of various Chinese language and culture and have chances to compare the culture similarities and differences and between China and Australia. This unit is working towards HSK level 2. The classes and online resources are offered in an interactive way to provide feedback for students to learn Chinese on/off campus. |
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Late Assessment Submission Penalty
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a mark of ‘0’ (zero) will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical issue.
This late penalty will apply to non-timed sensitive assessment (incl essays, reports, posters, portfolios, journals, recordings etc). Late submission of time sensitive tasks (such as tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, scheduled practical assessments/labs etc) will only be addressed by the unit convenor in a Special consideration application. Special Consideration outcome may result in a new question or topic.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Group and individual orals | 20% | No | 17:00 on 08/09 & 17:00 on 03/11 |
Participation and Preparation | 10% | No | Ongoing |
Written Assignments | 20% | No | 10:00 on 14/08, 28/08, 03/10, 23/10 2023 |
Online Quizzes | 10% | No | Weekly submission due 10:00 each Monday weeks 2-12 except W7 |
Tests | 40% | Yes | 17:00 on 08/09 & 17:00 on 03/11 |
Assessment Type 1: Simulation/role play
Indicative Time on Task 2: 16 hours
Due: 17:00 on 08/09 & 17:00 on 03/11
Weighting: 20%
Students need to prepare and present a dialogue (group tasks) and monologue (individual) based on the content learnt and deliver it verbally without script, and respond spontaneously to questions. Detailed instructions are available on iLearn.
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 10%
Reading and speaking textbook conversations weekly as preparation for lessons
Assessment Type 1: LOTE written composition
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: 10:00 on 14/08, 28/08, 03/10, 23/10 2023
Weighting: 20%
Four written assignments submitted on iLearn.
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Weekly submission due 10:00 each Monday weeks 2-12 except W7
Weighting: 10%
Weekly online quizzes on vocabulary, phrases and short sentences, available at set times as preparation and practice.
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: 17:00 on 08/09 & 17:00 on 03/11
Weighting: 40%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
Tests on listening, reading and writing.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
TECHNOLOGY USED AND REQUIRED
Online Unit
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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.
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
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:
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.
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 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
At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
The Writing Centre provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
Macquarie University offers a range of Student Support Services including:
Got a question? Ask us via AskMQ, or contact Service Connect.
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 2023.02 of the Handbook