Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Lecturer and Unit Convenor
Shirley Chan
Contact via shirley.chan@mq.edu.au
Thursday 11:00am by appointment
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
CHIN2210
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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 further 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. |
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 written reports and recordings only. Late submission of time sensitive tasks (such as tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, scheduled practical assessments/labs will be addressed by the unit convenor in a Special consideration application.
If you find you cannot submit your assignment on time, please apply for Special Consideration through AskMQ. Make sure you read Macquarie University's policy regarding Special Consideration requests before you apply: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/assessment-exams/special-consideration
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Class Participation | 20% | No | Weeks 1-13 Ongoing |
Orals | 20% | No | Week 8 class time. |
Written Assignments | 20% | No | By 23:55, Friday, 11th October. |
Tests | 40% | No | Thursday, 31/10/2024. |
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 5 hours
Due: Weeks 1-13 Ongoing
Weighting: 20%
This task assesses student active engagement in the learning process, including preparation, revision, completion of assigned homework, and learning activity discussion.
Assessment Type 1: Simulation/role play
Indicative Time on Task 2: 5 hours
Due: Week 8 class time.
Weighting: 20%
Tasks assessing the oral communication proficiency of the students.
Assessment Type 1: LOTE written composition
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: By 23:55, Friday, 11th October.
Weighting: 20%
This task assesses the written language proficiency of the students.
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Thursday, 31/10/2024.
Weighting: 40%
This task assesses the mastery of the content learned.
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
The textbook we will be using is Integrated Chinese, Vol. 3. (textbook and workbook) https://www.cheng-tsui.com/browse/integrated-chinese-4th-edition
We will start from Lesson 7. It is essential to have access to the textbook and workbook for the class. You will need to have your own copy of the workbook as you will be working on the workbook throughout the semester.
Suggested readings:
Xu Guobin, Understanding Chinese Culture : Philosophy, Religion, Science and Technology ISBN: 9789811081620; 981108162X, Palgrave Macmillan, Singapore, 2018.
Another very useful website is:
https://ctext.org/ - we will be using this for reading some classical texts.
TECHNOLOGY USED AND REQUIRED
Login is via: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/
Is my unit in iLearn?: https://unitguides.mq.edu.au/ilearn_unit_status/ 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.
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.
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 2024.03 of the Handbook