ATS1905 Chinese introductory for background speakers 1
Faculty of Arts
ATS1905 Chinese introductory for background speakers 1 is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 6 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS1905
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After ATS1905
1 unit list ATS1905 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: ATS1021, ATS2021, APG4001, APG4021, APG5001, APG5021.
Overview
This unit provides an introduction to written modern standard Chinese to students with a background in spoken Chinese. It provides training in formal grammatical structures and vocabulary to accelerate the development of students' literacy. An oral component is also included. This unit provides students with a basic critical understanding of Chinese society, its values and their evolutions.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Blended |
Assessment
- Exercise/sExercise46%
- Online testQuiz / Test16%
- Oral test/assessmentDemonstration18%
- In class test/sQuiz / Test20%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
recognise around 400 Chinese characters and identify important associated radicals;
- 2
write around 400 Chinese characters in simple composition;
- 3
use the pinyin Romanisation system with proficiency;
- 4
analyse and describe the vernacular Chinese under study using a grammatical framework;
- 5
demonstrate oral proficiency approximate to Common European Framework of Reference for Languages A1+;
- 6
describe Chinese society, its values and their evolution.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachRole play
- Teaching approachSimulation or virtual practice
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
This unit will provide you with opportunities to work with peers in groups and pairs in class. You will have interactive discussions to deepen your knowledge and understanding of the topic, and reinforce your learning
The teaching approach of the unit is learner-centred, by integrating many synchronous and asynchronous group, peer and individual tasks in order to achieve teaching objectives.
This unit provides you with opportunities to Role-play in order to have that personal engagement.
This unit allows you to engage in guided, immersive experiences to develop relevant skills, knowledge and attitudes through simulation or virtual practice.
Learning resources
Required resources
There are required texts for this unit. Required texts are usually available for purchase through the University Bookstore (https://www.monash.edu/retail/books-and-merchandise-store/Textbooks) and are sometimes available for short-term loan or as eBooks through the library (https://www.monash.edu/library).
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Zhiqun Chen
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Zhiqun Chen
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS1905?
ATS1905 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after ATS1905?
ATS1905 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ATS1906. Those lead on to 6 units in all.
When is ATS1905 offered?
In 2026, ATS1905 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS1905?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS1905 have an exam?
No. ATS1905 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.