ATS2001 Chinese introductory 1
Faculty of Arts
ATS2001 Chinese introductory 1 is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units, 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 ATS2001
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS2001
2 units list ATS2001 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Students are not permitted to take classes that are below their language proficiency level.
Prohibition: Students enrolled in Arts courses are prohibited from taking this unit. In addition, students enrolled in this unit are prohibited from taking ATS1001, ATS1021, ATS2021
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit provides an introduction to spoken and written modern standard Chinese to students with no prior knowledge of Mandarin. An overview of the important sentence structures of modern standard Chinese is begun with equal emphasis on the four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. You will also be introduced to culture and customs as they relate to everyday life.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Blended |
Assessment
- QuizzesQuiz / Test45%
- Presentation10%
- Oral test/assessmentDemonstration10%
- In class testQuiz / Test35%
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
read around 250 Chinese characters and identify important associated radicals;
- 2
write around 250 Chinese characters in simple composition;
- 3
use oral/aural skills necessary for communication in a small number of everyday practical situations (approximates to Common European Framework of Reference for Languages A1);
- 4
use the pinyin Romanisation system;
- 5
explain some key elements of Chinese culture and customs as they relate to daily life.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Tutorials30 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- 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 engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
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).
This unit requires access to a laptop that meets minimum specifications (https://www.monash.edu/esolutions/students/bring-your-own-device-byod). Free specialist software is available via MoVE (https://www.monash.edu/learning-teaching/innovation/learning-technologies/move).
The unit will use specific software applications. Instructions will be given to you on how to access and install relevant software.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Jonathan Benney
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Jonathan Benney
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS2001?
ATS2001 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after ATS2001?
ATS2001 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including ATS1002 and ATS2002. Those lead on to 6 units in all.
When is ATS2001 offered?
In 2026, ATS2001 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS2001?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS2001 have an exam?
No. ATS2001 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.