ATS2002 Chinese introductory 2
Faculty of Arts
ATS2002 Chinese introductory 2 is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs ATS1001 or ATS2001 and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 6 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 8 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS2002
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ATS2002
1 unit list ATS2002 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
You must sequentially progress through the language unit levels eg. Introductory, Intermediate, Proficient and Advanced. You are not permitted to take classes that are below your tested language proficiency level
Prerequisite: Or equivalent units/permission required
Prohibitions: ATS1002, ATS1022, ATS2022
Overview
This unit continues the overview of the important sentence structures of modern standard Chinese begun in Chinese introductory 1. Equal emphasis is placed on the four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. You will continue to be familiarized with Chinese culture and customs as they relate to daily life from a cross-cultural perspective.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Blended |
Assessment
- In-Class TestQuiz / Test15%
- In-Class TestQuiz / Test5%
- Oral PresentationPresentation25%
- In-Class TestQuiz / Test5%
- PodcastArtefact10%
- Online QuizQuiz / Test5%
- Online QuizQuiz / Test5%
- In-Class TestQuiz / Test30%
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 an additional 250 Chinese characters (500 in total) and identify important associated radicals;
- 2
write around an additional 250 Chinese characters in simple composition (around 500 in total);
- 3
use oral/aural skills necessary for communication in a range of everyday practical situations (approximates to Common European Framework of Reference for Languages A1+);
- 4
use the pinyin Romanisation system;
- 5
demonstrate a critical understanding of Chinese culture and customs as they relate to daily life from a cross-cultural perspective.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars24 hours
- Tutorials30 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).
Technology resources
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 Lijun Bi
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Lijun Bi
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS2002?
You need ATS1001 or ATS2001 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after ATS2002?
ATS2002 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ATS2003. Those lead on to 6 units in all.
When is ATS2002 offered?
In 2026, ATS2002 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS2002?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS2002 have an exam?
No. ATS2002 has 8 assessment tasks and no exam.