Postgraduate Chinese A

Subject 110-492 (2009)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2009. Search for this in the current handbook

Credit Points:

12.50

Level:

4 (Undergraduate)

Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.

Pre-teaching Period Start	not applicable
Teaching Period	not applicable
Assessment Period End	not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol	not applicable
Census Date	not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail	not applicable

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Time Commitment:

Total Time Commitment: 2 contact hours/week , 8 additional hours/week. Total of 10 hours per week.

Prerequisites:

Admission to the Postgraduate Diploma in Chinese or Asian Studies, or to the Master of Asian Societies, or permission of the coordinator

Corequisites:

None

Recommended Background Knowledge:

None

Non Allowed Subjects:

None

Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Prof David Holm

Contact

Prof David Holm

dlholm@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:	This subject will consist of two parts. The first part is a program of instruction in communicative language use; the second is a reading course and series of seminars on the use of Chinese language materials for research purposes. The level of study, content, and assessment of the subject will be determined by the Coordinator after placement testing. The reading course will provide students with extra training in the reading skills needed for postgraduate research, and resource skills in the use of a range of Western and Chinese-language dictionaries, reference works, bibliographies, and electronic databases.
Objectives:	develop advanced skills in reading, writing, listening, speaking, and translating Modern Chinese.
Assessment:	To be determined by the Coordinator after placement testing.
Prescribed Texts:
Breadth Options:	This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:	acquire written communication skills through essay writing and seminar discussion
Notes:	Previously available as 110-524 Postgraduate Chinese A. Students who have completed 110-524 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.
Related Course(s):	Master of Arts (Asian Societies)
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations:	Asian Studies Chinese

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