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:

1. Communicate confidently in formal writing and speaking on topics drawn from a variety of reading materials including news, academic journals, and literature.
2. Develop a high level of cultural awareness by reading authentic Chinese sources covering different aspects of Chinese society. 
3. Demonstrate appropriate listening, speech-making, and presentation skills to present arguments fluently and clearly. 
4. Demonstrate the ability to analyse authentic Chinese sources and conduct critical evaluation by consulting with various materials using the target language. 
5. 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. 

Staff Feedback

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

• Written comments
• Oral comments
• Feedback to the whole class, to groups, and to individuals

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	Introduction to the courseChinese historical story
2	Family and emotions	weekly preview quiz startsFirst reading reflection starts (due 5pm next Wednesday)
3	Law and Morality
4	Wechat and Chinese Economy
5	Chinese young people
6	Cultural Revolution
7	Sino-US relations
8	Rural China
9	Science Fiction
10	Overseas Chinese
11	China and a global perspective
12	Presentation on essay projects

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Learning Outcomes
Ten preview quizzes (2% each, 20% total)	20 %	*	1,2
Ten weekly reading reflections (2% each, 20% total)	20 %	*	1,2,4
News report (10%)	10 %	*	1,2,3,4
Research project (part 1): presentation 10%	10 %	*	1,2,3,4,5
Research project (part 2): essay 20%	20 %	20/10/2025	1,4,5
Examination 20%	20 %	*	1,2,4

* 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

Ten preview quizzes (2% each, 20% total)

The quiz is conducted 10 minutes at the beginning of the lecture on Friday. Handwritten. It will cover key vocabulary, language points, and content of the readings in the current week.

It is designed to motivate students to become familiar with the course content and identify gaps in their knowledge and linguistic skills for improvement.

It starts from week 2 and ends in week 11. No make-up test is offered except in approved, extenuating circumstances.

Rubric

Accuracy	Clean and neat handwriting

Assessment Task 2

Ten weekly reading reflections (2% each, 20% total)

Handwritten in Chinese. Length: about 300 Chinese characters (about 150 words).

The weekly reflection encourages students to engage with the readings, in-class discussions, and critical thinking to develop their understandings of the views expressed in the readings. This task helps track students' evolving thinking. It is also an exercise on writing skills in Chinese. It starts from week 2 and ends in week 11.

Rubric

Depth of understanding	Evaluation including balanced perspectives	General language quality including formal style	Clarity and neat handwriting

Assessment Task 3

News report (10%)

The report should take no more than 3 minutes (5%), followed by questions in Chinese from the class or the teacher (5%). Your report should focus on the main event depicted in the original sources, but your answers to the questions should include not only the fact-checking but also your own critical reflection on the news item reported. Reports are conducted in tutorial time and start from week 2 and end in week 11. 

Rubric

Clear and coherent presentation	Fluent speech delivery	Thoughtful and balanced	Ability to answer questions	General language quality including formal style

Assessment Task 4

Research project (part 1): presentation 10%

A succinct summary display of the project. It includes the main findings and key references. It can be presented as an individual's research plan or a group's work (2 people). Your presentation should include at least 2 primary sources in Chinese language which must be acknowledged.) Individual participant will be asked 1-2 questions based on the presentation. It is scheduled in week 12 lecture and tutorial time.

Rubric

Clear focus and structure	Clear and accurate expression	General language quality incl formal style	Fluency and coherent in oral presentation	Proper references and referencing format

Assessment Task 5

Research project (part 2): essay 20%

This is an individual work; each student is to write up the research paper on their own.

Length: between 2,000-2,500 Chinese characters (about 1,000-1,250 words), excluding references. The reference must include at least 2 primary sources in Chinese language. Format: letter size 12, default margin, double spacing, APA or Harvard referencing style. If it is a joint project (by two people), the word limit would be between 4,000-5,000 Chinese characters. It is due on Monday 20 October in week 12.

NOTE: A self-reflection is required to accompany the essay. The self-reflection should outline in detail how your ideas evolved during the research process. You may also raise further issues and concerns that emerged. For group work by two people, you should also outline the contribution of your team members at each stage of the project. Deduction of marks will be made if there is no self-assessment. About 300 Chinese characters for individual work and about 600 Chinese characters for group work.

Rubric

Clear focus and logical development of argument	Thoughtful and balanced analysis	Substantial supporting evidence	Appropriate written style	Appropriate referencing including acknowledgement

Assessment Task 6

Examination 20%

The final examination covers the learning points such as vocabulary, expressions, comprehension, etc. up to week 11.

Rubric

Accuracy	Clear and clean handwriting

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. If an assessment task is not submitted by the due date, a mark of 0 will be awarded.

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

The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information. In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service — including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy. If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

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.

Support for students

The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• 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
• PARSA supports and represents postgraduate and research students