ATS3008 Chinese studies advanced 2
Faculty of Arts
ATS3008 Chinese studies advanced 2 is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2024 in Summer A and Semester 2 at Overseas and Clayton. It needs ATS3007 and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 2 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Summer A, Semester 2
- Overseas, Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 8 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS3008
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ATS3008
1 unit list ATS3008 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Or equivalent units/permission required
Overview
This unit will introduce you to a range of texts of different genres in contemporary Chinese. Your ability to understand contemporary China and your skills of speaking, listening and writing will be further developed through reading, translation practice, essay-writing and other activities.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A | Overseas | On campus, block |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Research TaskAssignment20%
- Oral test/assessmentPresentation16%
- Language exercise/sAssignment34%
- Language exercise/sAssignment30%
- Oral test/AssessmentPresentation20%
- Online testOther24%
- ExercisesAssignment36%
- Research projectResearch assignment20%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
General knowledge that will enhance their understanding of contemporary Chinese culture and society.
- 2
The ability to comprehend and express complex ideas in both spoken and written forms, consolidating skills already acquired in ATS3007/ATS40
- 3
Strategies of cross-cultural conceptualisation, incorporating translation skills, crucial to critical thinking on a range of cultural and social topics concerning contemporary China.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Lectures12 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
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).
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
ATS3008 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2024 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Hui Huang
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Hui Huang
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS3008?
You need ATS3007 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after ATS3008?
ATS3008 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ATS3009. Those lead on to 2 units in all.
When is ATS3008 offered?
In 2024, ATS3008 runs in Summer A and Semester 2 at Overseas and Clayton.
How much work is ATS3008?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS3008 have an exam?
No. ATS3008 has 8 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS3008?
ATS3008 is part of Chinese studies.