This is an intermediate level Chinese language course, following on from Standard Modern Chinese 2. This course is designed to cover the main grammatical points of Standard Modern Chinese language as well as enlarging students' vocabulary which will raise students' linguistic competence in reading, writing, listening and speaking modern Chinese. It aims at laying a solid foundation for more advanced Chinese language study in the third year and beyond.
In addition to the coverage of the textbook, the course will also utilize other textual and audio / visual materials so that students can also learn about aspects of Chinese culture, history, and society.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Use an active vocabulary of about 1,600 items
2. Recognise and use phrase and sentence structures to discuss and write passages on a range of non-technical topics, and to read short authentic non-technical texts, with a general awareness of how the features of written Chinese differ from their oral equivalents.
3. Communicate in speaking and writing on such topics as making suggestions, giving gifts, and hobbies.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of aspects of Chinese culture and society, such as Chinese martial arts.

Required Resources

New Practical Chinese Reader Textbook 3

Author: Xun Liu

Publisher: Beijing Language and Culture University Press

Edition: 2nd Edition

ISBN:

Availability: Campus Bookstore

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• Written comments
• Verbal comments
• Feedback to the whole class, to groups, to individuals, focus groups

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Week 1 : Lesson 27	Tutorials start in Week 1 timetable, tutorial group sign-up, student rep, course outline
2	Week 2 : Lesson 28	Tuesday, short essay writing test (5%)
3	Week 3: Lesson 29
4	Week 4 : Lesson 30	Wednesday, Thurs and Fri, speaking test 10%
5	Week 5 : Lesson 31
6	Week 6 : Lesson 32	Tuesday, Listening Test 10%
7	Week 7 : Lesson 33
8	Week 8 : Lesson 34	Tuesday: mid written test 10%.
9	Week 9 : Lesson 35
10	Week 10 : Lesson 36	Wednesday, Thurs and Fri, loud reading test 5%
11	Week 11 : Lesson 37
12	Week 12 : Lesson 38	telephone conversation test 10%

Tutorial Registration

tutorial registration will be done through Wattle

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Preparation, participation and contribution	5 %	24/02/2020	29/05/2020	1, 2, 3, 4
Take-home weekly assignments	10 %	24/02/2020	29/05/2020	1, 2, 3
Online quiz	5 %	24/02/2020	29/05/2020	1, 2, 3, 4
Week 2 short essay writing test	5 %	*	*	1, 2, 4
Week 4 speaking test	10 %	*	*	1, 2, 3, 4
Week 6 listening test	10 %	*	*	1, 2, 4
Week 8, Mid-semester Written Test	10 %	*	*	1, 2, 3, 4
Week 10, Loud reading test	5 %	*	*	2, 3, 4
Week 12, telephone conversation test	10 %	*	*	1, 2, 3, 4
Final Written Exam	30 %	*	*	1, 2, 3, 4

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website Students may choose not to submit assessment items through Turnitin. In this instance you will be required to submit, alongside the assessment item itself, hard copies of all references included in the assessment item.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Assessment Task 1

Preparation, participation and contribution

Preparation, participation and contribution in class (5%)

Date: All tutorials throughout the semester.

Description: Engaging in all tutorial activities.

Marking Criteria: Attending the tutorials and actively participating in the tutorial activities which require adequate preparation beforehand.

Assessment Task 2

Take-home weekly assignments

Take-home weekly assignments (10%)

Date: Weekly throughout the semester.

Description: Take-home weekly assignment is review on students’ learning. The assignments focus on what is mentioned in lecture and cover the key points of each lesson. Feedback will be given to students during tutorials.

Assessment Task 3

Online quiz

Online quiz 5%

Date: weekly

The test is conducted to assess students’ listening skills.

Assessment Task 4

Week 2 short essay writing test

Week 2, Short essay writing test 5%

Date: Tuesday lecture

This test is meant to check students’ proficiency ready for Chinese 3 so students will be able to change their levels before it is too late. The writing will be 150 to 200 characters.

Assessment Task 5

Week 4 speaking test

Week 4, Speaking Test 10%

Date: Tutorial times

Description: The test is conducted to assess students’ speaking skills, i.e., pronunciation/tones, speed of speech, vocabulary/grammar, response competency, etc.

Marking Criteria: TBA

Requirement: TBA

Feedback: In Wattle or by alternative arrangement.

Permitted Materials: None. Strictly no notes and/or dictionaries are permitted.

Feedback: In the lectures or/and tutorials of the following week.

Assessment Task 6

Week 6 listening test

Week 6, Listening Tests 10%

Date: Tuesday lecture

The listening test focuses on students’ listening skills.

Marking Criteria: TBA

Permitted Materials: None. Strictly no notes and/or dictionaries are permitted.

Feedback: In Wattle or by alternative arrangement.

Assessment Task 7

Week 8, Mid-semester Written Test

Week 8, Mid-semester Written Test (10%)

Date: Tuesday Lecture

Description: The test focuses on students’ grammatical competence, reading and writing skills.

Marking Criteria: TBA

Permitted Materials: None. Strictly no notes and/or dictionaries are permitted.

Feedback: In the lectures or/and tutorials of the following week.

Assessment Task 8

Week 10, Loud reading test

Week 10, Loud reading test 5%

Date: tutorial times

Description: The test is conducted to assess students’ reading skills, i.e., pronunciation/tones, speed of speech, vocabulary/grammar, response competency, etc.

Marking Criteria: TBA

Requirement: TBA

Feedback: In Wattle or by alternative arrangement.

Assessment Task 9

Week 12, telephone conversation test

Week 12, telephone conversation test 10%

Date: during the week

Description: The telephone conversation test focuses on students’ listening and speaking skills, especially students’pragmatic performance.

Marking Criteria: TBA

Permitted Materials: None. Strictly no notes and/or dictionaries are permitted.

Feedback: In Wattle or by alternative arrangement.

Assessment Task 10

Final Written Exam

Final Written Exam (30%)

Date: TBA Final exam during exam period. Students should check final exam timetable for exact day and time.

Exam Structure: TBA

Marking Criteria: TBA

Permitted Materials: None. Strictly no notes and/or dictionaries are permitted.

Past Exam Papers: Sample examination questions may be made available via Wattle before the final exam.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of our culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically. This means that all members of the community commit to honest and responsible scholarly practice and to upholding these values with respect and fairness. The Australian National University commits to embedding the values of academic integrity in our teaching and learning. We ensure that all members of our community understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. The ANU expects staff and students to uphold high standards of academic integrity and act ethically and honestly, to ensure the quality and value of the qualification that you will graduate with. The University has policies and procedures in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Visit the following Academic honesty & plagiarism website for more information about academic integrity and what the ANU considers academic misconduct. The ANU offers a number of services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. The Academic Skills and Learning Centre offers a number of workshops and seminars that you may find useful for your studies.

Online Submission

The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

No submission of assessment tasks without an extension after the due date will be permitted. Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date.

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure The Course Convener may grant extensions for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Privacy Notice

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Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes. Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

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• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Diversity and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents undergraduate and ANU College students
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