110-143 Introductory Chinese 1A

An interview and/or placement test in the week preceding the first week of semester and the written permission of the coordinator.

This is an introductory course in Chinese for students with no previous knowledge of the language. By the end of this subject students should be familiar with the Pinyin system of romanisation and be able to read and write approximately 300 Chinese characters.

• acquire public speaking skills through tutorial and seminar discussion and class presentations;

• acquire time management and planning skills through managing and organising workloads for recommended reading, essay and assignment completion;

• show attention to detail through essay preparation and writing;

• acquire written communication through essay writing and seminar discussion.

A 2-hour examination 60% (due during the examination period), two short tests 20% (due mid-semester and late semester), ongoing vocabulary tests 10% and class participation 10%

• Ma Jianfei et al, Hanyu Koyu Sucheng Rumenpian Shang. Beijing Yuyan Wenhua Daxue Chubanshe 2002.