This is an advanced Standard Modern Chinese language course designed for students who have successfully completed Modern Chinese 7 (Advanced Modern Chinese A) or have achieved the equivalence approved to enrol by proficiency assessment. The course aims at elevating students’ Chinese-language proficiency to near-native level and cultivating a high-level sense of cultural awareness in varieties of topics, from the latest news to historical essays. The course introduces varieties of literary styles. Building on the level students achieved in Modern Chinese 7, the course expands reading skills on formal diplomatic discourses, poems, literature analysis, and history writings. It places emphasis on developing their critical thinking and writing skill through research-based assignments in Chinese. Students can anticipate enhancing their analytical abilities by immersing themselves in the target language to gain a nuanced understanding of China’s multifaceted landscape. This course serves as a bridge connecting advanced Chinese language skills with the ability to conduct independent research on China.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Communicate confidently in formal writing and speaking on topics drawn from a variety of reading materials including news, academic journals, and literature.
- Develop a high level of cultural awareness by reading authentic Chinese sources covering different aspects of Chinese society.
- Demonstrate appropriate listening, speech-making, and presentation skills to present arguments fluently and clearly.
- Demonstrate the ability to analyse authentic Chinese sources and conduct critical evaluation by consulting with various materials using the target language.
- Develop and apply critical thinking alongside linguistic proficiency to research-based tasks on China-related topics and enhance knowledge to interpret Chinese society and culture.
Other Information
On successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to engage at an Advanced level of Chinese.
Students with native speaker proficiency (may include cognate languages and dialects) must review the language proficiency assessment site and contact the CAP Student Centre for appropriate enrolment advice. Students with previous “language experience or exposure” are required to undertake a language proficiency assessment to ensure enrolment at the most appropriate level.
Relevant past experience includes:
- Previous study of the language (both formal and informal, for example but not limited to, at school, or, home, or through online activities, etc.)
- Being exposed to the language in childhood via a family member or friend
- Travel or living in a country where the language is spoken
- The language being spoken in your home (even if you do not speak it yourself)
Students who are not sure if they need to undertake a language proficiency assessment should seek advice from the course or language convenor. Students who intentionally misrepresent their language proficiency level may be investigated under the Academic Integrity Rule 2021 as having failed to comply with assessment directions and having sought unfair advantage. This may results in a penalty such as reduced grades or failure of the course.
Students are not permitted to enrol in a language course below one that they have already successfully completed, except with permission of the language and/or course convenor.
Indicative Assessment
- Ten preview tests (2% each) (20) [LO 1,2]
- Ten reading reflection (2% each, 300 words each) (20) [LO 1,2,4]
- News report (10) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Research project. Part 1. Presentation (10) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
- Research project. Part 2. Essay (2,000 words) (20) [LO 1,4,5]
- Examination (20) [LO 1,2,4]
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Workload
Three contact hours per week. The total workload for the course is 130 hours including independent study.
Requisite and Incompatibility
You will need to contact the School of Culture History and Language to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Prescribed Texts
All materials will be uploaded on Wattle.
Majors
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you 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). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found 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 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8660 | 21 Jul 2025 | 28 Jul 2025 | 31 Aug 2025 | 24 Oct 2025 | In Person | N/A |
