This is an advanced level Cantonese course. It focuses on building up students’; communication skills in professional contexts and with multi-media materials. Utilising texts from contemporary mass media in Hong Kong, the course also incorporates training in practical translation/interpreting between Cantonese and Mandarin and discussions on social issues and popular culture in Hong Kong.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon successful completion of the course students will be able to demonstrate:
1. developed presentation and negotiation skills in Cantonese in professional contexts;
2. developed listening skills in Cantonese;
3. in-depth knowledge on comparisons and translations between Cantonese and Mandarin;
4. in-depth knowledge and insights on Cantonese popular culture in Hong Kong.
Indicative Assessment
Assessment will be based on
(1) classroom participation and preparation of in-class readings (10%) (LO 2,3,4);
(2) Mid-term oral exam (recorded) (20%) (LO 2) ;
(3) a group project of film dubbing (25%) (LO 2, 3, 4);
(4) an in-class presentation and analysis of Cantonese language material (recorded) (15%) (LO 1, 4); and
(5) Final exam on oral presentation and listening comprehension (recorded) (30%) (LO 1, 2, 3).
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Workload
3 contact hours a week; students are expected to spend at least three hour per week for take-home assignments, preparations for presentations, etc.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
The materials will be prepared by the lecturer and uploaded to Wattle before lectures.
Specialisations
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
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- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $2958 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $4350 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2744 | 16 Feb 2015 | 06 Mar 2015 | 31 Mar 2015 | 29 May 2015 | In Person | N/A |