ATS3006 Chinese proficient 2
Faculty of Arts
ATS3006 Chinese proficient 2 is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2026 in Summer A and Semester 2 at Overseas and Clayton. It needs ATS2005 or ATS3005 and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 4 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Summer A, Semester 2
- Overseas, Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 14 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS3006
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After ATS3006
1 unit list ATS3006 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Or equivalent units/permission required
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit will introduce you to advanced intermediate spoken and written standard Chinese. In addition to regular classroom activities, listening and speaking skills will be further developed through project work with a focus on Chinese culture.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A | Overseas | On campus, block |
| Second semester | Clayton | Flexible |
Assessment
- Online quizQuiz / Test11%
- Online quizQuiz / Test12%
- Online quizQuiz / Test12%
- In-class testQuiz / Test20%
- Oral presentationPresentation10%
- Online quizQuiz / Test25%
- Oral presentationPresentation10%
- Exercise22%
- Online QuizQuiz / Test12%
- EssayWritten10%
- Translation TaskExercise11%
- Oral PresentationPresentation10%
- Oral test/assessmentPresentation10%
- Quiz/TestQuiz / Test25%
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
Discuss your personal views of some current issues in China, and topics related to your own fields of interest, in Chinese;
- 2
Write in a relatively sophisticated manner in Chinese, drawing on a grammatical framework and vocabulary;
- 3
Write different kinds of prose and poetry in Chinese;
- 4
Present their project work in Chinese in a small group;
- 5
Demonstrate language proficiency equivalent to Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B1.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 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).
Where it fits
ATS3006 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Lijun Bi
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Lijun Bi
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS3006?
You need ATS2005 or ATS3005 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after ATS3006?
ATS3006 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ATS3007. Those lead on to 4 units in all.
When is ATS3006 offered?
In 2026, ATS3006 runs in Summer A and Semester 2 at Overseas and Clayton.
How much work is ATS3006?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS3006 have an exam?
No. ATS3006 has 14 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS3006?
ATS3006 is part of Chinese studies and Global Asia.