Units
Mandarin 4
Unit code: AMB034
Contact hours:
Credit points: 12
Information about fees and unit costs
This unit follows on from AMB033. Students further develop their knowledge and skills needed to understand, speak, read and write Mandarin Chinese in a wide range of everyday situations and to give presentations on given topics. Resources include textbook, workbook, CDs, DVDs and online multimedia materials. Students learn about 400 Chinese characters and have further exposure to various aspects of Chinese society and culture.
Availability
| Semester | Available |
|---|---|
| 2013 Semester 2 | Yes |
Sample subject outline - Semester 2 2012
Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.
Rationale
This unit follows on from Mandarin 3. It will continue to meet student need to expand their working knowledge of Mandarin Chinese and to further their skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in the language. It will continue engaging students in activities to consolidate their knowledge and command of the Mandarin Pinyin/Romanization system and in activities to increase their competence in reading and writing Chinese characters as well as in speaking and understanding conversations and simple speech in everyday situations . With acquisition of the Chinese language, students will be further exposed to aspects of Chinese culture.
Aims
The aim of this unit is to provide students with further knowledge and skills in carrying out basic communicative tasks in a wide range of everyday situations where Mandarin is used.
Objectives
Course Learning Goals (Undergraduate)
The QUT Business School has established the Assurance of Learning (AOL) Goals to meet contemporary industry needs and standards. Achieving these learning outcomes will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT - aligned with other internationally renowned business schools. Students will develop the following capabilities relevant to a contemporary global and sustainable business environment:
Have knowledge and skills pertinent to a particular discipline (KS)
1.1 Integrate and apply disciplinary theory and skills to practical situations
1.2 Incorporate the use of technology appropriate to the discipline and context
Be critical thinkers and effective problem solvers (CTA)
2.1 Identify, research and critically analyse information relevant to a business problem or issue, be able to synthesise that information in order to evaluate potential solutions, make recommendations or otherwise effectively address the problem or issue
Be professional communicators in an intercultural context (PC)
3.1 Communicate effectively through written tasks appropriate to varied contexts and audiences
3.2 Communicate effectively through professional oral presentations appropriate to varied contexts and audiences
Be able to work effectively in a Team Environment (TW)
4.1 Demonstrate effective team skills in order to contribute appropriately to the production of a group output
Have a Social and Ethical Understanding (SEU)
5.1 Apply ethical reasoning, standards or codes of practice relevant to the discipline and make decisions that are informed by social and cultural understanding
Unit Objectives
Upon completion of this unit, students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate a better command of the Mandarin pronunciation, tones, and Pinyin Romanization system
2. Emphasise different aspects of past experiences, using 'shi . . . de' construction
3. Describe actions of motion in various directions, using directional complements
4. Depict passive-voice actions in overt or notional passive sentences
5. Inform others of impending actions
6. Present actions in inchoative, perfective or progressive aspects
7. Read and write about 400 additional Chinese characters introduced in the unit
8. Demonstrate a better understanding of Chinese society and culture
The specific course learning goals and unit objectives that apply to this unit are shown in the assessment section of this unit outline.
Content
Topics to be covered:
1. Use of aspect particle 'guo' and frequency expressions to talk about past experiences
2. Use of 'shi . . . de' construction to emphasise different aspects of past actions
3. Use of directional complements to describe actions of motion
4. Use of correct sentence patterns to depict actions in passive voice
5. Use of aspect and modal particles to depict actions in inchoative, perfective or progressive aspect
6. Use of correct sentence patterns to indicate impending actions
7. About 400 new Chinese characters
8. Further exposure to aspects of Chinese culture
Approaches to Teaching and Learning
There will be two 2-hour sessions each week for both lecture and tutorial activities. An eclectic approach will be employed in the delivery of the unit contents. Communicative skills will be developed through a task-oriented, activity-based approach. Students will be expected to actively participate in classroom activities and do set homework outside class on a weekly basis.
Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
Assessment name:
Listening Reading & Writing
Description:
Assessment Name: Mid-Term Listening, Reading & Writing
Description:Assessment of student skills in listening, reading and writing Mandarin Chinese
Weighting: 30%
Relates to objectives:
Unit objectives: 1, 2, 3, 7 and AOL goals: KS (1.1), (1.2), PC (3.1), (3.2)
Weight:
30%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Week 7
Assessment name:
Examination (practical)
Description:
Assessment Name: Mid-term Speaking
Description: Assessment of student skiils in speaking Chinese
Weighting: 25%
Relates to objectives:
Relates to learning outcomes:Unit objectives: 1, 2, 3, 7and AOL goals: KS (1.1), (1.2), PC (3.1), (3.2)
Weight:
25%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Week 7-10
Assessment name:
Final Examinations
Description:
Assessment Name: Final Examinations
Description:Summative assessment of student skills in all aspects of using the language: speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Weighting: 45%
Relates to objectives:
Unit objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and AOL goals: KS (1.1), (1.2), PC (3.1), (3.2), TW (4.1)
Weight:
45%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Central Exam Period
Academic Honesty
QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.
A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.
Resource materials
Prescribed Textbook and Workbook
Supplementary Materials
Other Resources
Free Chinese Dictionary: Online Chinese Dictionary. You can easily find the words you want to know - most innovative! www.nciku.com
Free Chinese Dictionary: Online Chinese Dictionary - quite popular. www.yellowbridge.com
Chinese Language School: Online tool for self-learning of Chinese.
Risk assessment statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with lectures or tutorials in this unit. You should, however, familiarise yourself with evacuation procedures operating in the buildings in which you attend classes and take the time to
view the Emergency video.
Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
Last modified: 06-Jul-2012
