ATS1906 Chinese introductory for background speakers 2
Faculty of Arts
ATS1906 Chinese introductory for background speakers 2 is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs ATS1905 and unlocks 2 units, leading on to 6 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- 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 ATS1906
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ATS1906
2 units list ATS1906 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Or permission required
Prohibitions: AATS1002, ATS1022, ATS2002, ATS2022, APG4002, APG4022, APG5002, APG5022
Overview
This unit continues the overview of the important sentence structures of modern standard Chinese begun in Chinese introductory for background speakers 1. It continues to provide training in formal grammatical structures and vocabulary to further develop your literacy. An oral component is also included. This unit continues to provide you with a basic critical understanding of Chinese society, its values and their evolutions.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Blended |
Assessment
- Language exerciseExercise46%
- Online quizQuiz / Test16%
- Interactive Oral AssessmentDemonstration18%
- In-class testQuiz / 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 an additional 500 Chinese characters;
- 2
write an additional 500 Chinese characters;
- 3
understand the basic syntax system of Modern Standard Chinese and explain the similarities between it and English;
- 4
read simple modern vernacular texts using the necessary comprehension skills;
- 5
use basic Chinese word processing skills;
- 6
demonstrate oral proficiency approximate to Common European Framework of Reference for Languages A2;
- 7
explain Chinese society, its values and their evolution.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
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 engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
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
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Hui Huang
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Hui Huang
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS1906?
You need ATS1905 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after ATS1906?
ATS1906 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including ATS2005 and ATS3005. Those lead on to 6 units in all.
When is ATS1906 offered?
In 2026, ATS1906 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS1906?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS1906 have an exam?
No. ATS1906 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.