ATS2003 Chinese intermediate 1
Faculty of Arts
ATS2003 Chinese intermediate 1 is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2027 in Summer A and Semester 1 at Overseas and Clayton. It needs ATS1002 or ATS2002 and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 6 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Summer A, Semester 1
- Overseas, Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before ATS2003
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ATS2003
1 unit list ATS2003 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: ATS2023, ATS3023
Prerequisite: Or equivalent units/permission required
Overview
Chinese Intermediate 1 continues the overview of the important sentence structures of modern standard Chinese begun in Chinese Introductory. Equal emphasis is placed on the five skills of reading, writing, listening, speaking and translation. Speaking classes cover practical, everyday situations, to develop interactive competence at a basic level in a range of situations likely to be encountered in daily life in contemporary China. In addition to regular classroom activities, listening,reading and translation skills will be further developed through the use of audio/visual, Web-based and computer-assisted language learning materials.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A | Overseas | On campus, block |
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Exercise/sExercise12%
- Quiz/QuizzesQuiz / Test12%
- In-class testQuiz / Test60%
- Oral test/assessmentDemonstration16%
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 and write an additional 200 Chinese characters (700 in total).
- 2
Critically reflect on the basic syntax of Modern Standard Chinese and on the similarities and differences between it and English.
- 3
Employ a grammatical framework to analyse and describe the vernacular Chinese under study.
- 4
Orally communicate quantitatively and qualitatively in a range of everyday, practical situations.
- 5
Use cultural (socio-political) knowledge to enhance understanding of the texts under study and to communicate using appropriate levels of formality with Chinese from mainland China, Taiwan and various parts of the Chinese Diaspora.
- 6
Demonstrate language proficiency equivalent to Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level A2-.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Seminars24 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.
Task-based and peer-assisted.
Where it fits
ATS2003 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Kevin Carrico
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Kevin Carrico
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS2003?
You need ATS1002 or ATS2002 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after ATS2003?
ATS2003 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ATS2004. Those lead on to 6 units in all.
When is ATS2003 offered?
In 2027, ATS2003 runs in Summer A and Semester 1 at Overseas and Clayton.
How much work is ATS2003?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS2003 have an exam?
No. ATS2003 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS2003?
ATS2003 is part of Chinese studies and Global Asia.