110-042 Standard Chinese 3B

110-041 Standard Chinese 3A or equivalent as determined by the coordinator. New students may not enrol unless they have attended an interview and/or placement test in the week preceding the first week of semester.

This is an advanced subject in Chinese language and literature for students who have passed 110-041 Standard Chinese 3A. At the conclusion of this subject students should be able to read a variety of extracts from modern Chinese literature. Students should be familiar with Chinese current affairs, and have improved their ability to write Standard Chinese.

• acquire written communication skills through essay writing and seminar discussion;

• show attention to detail through essay preparation and writing;

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

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

A 1-hour composition test 20% (mid-semester), a 10-minute oral examination 10% (during the examination period), a 2-hour examination 60% (during the examination period), ongoing class work 5% and ongoing class participation 5%.

As for 110-041 Standard Chinese 3A