Chinese Language 3A
Undergraduate
UNE-CHIN304 2025Course information for 2025 intake View information for 2024 course intake
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 16 Feb 2025
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Price from
- $2,220
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Chinese Language 3A
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- demonstrate knowledge and appropriate use of structures and functions of the Chinese language at intermediate level, and apply them in the context of themes of topical interest;
- apply the major grammatical patterns of Chinese effectively and accurately in spoken and written expression at an intermediate level of proficiency;
- analyse and evaluate, at an intermediate level, comparative values and attitudes as reflected through language in a variety of contexts relating to life in China, cultural experience and social attitudes;
- apply aural and oral skills at an intermediate level of proficiency to communication and discussion in Chinese about themes of topical interest and intercultural issues; and
- recognise at least 1000 words in Chinese characters and apply that knowledge to reading and writing tasks, including handwriting tasks.
- Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencment if the teaching period.
Future proof your career by further developing your Chinese language skills. In this language proficiency subject you will continue the progression from the 200-level subjects in Chinese language. By the time you reach this level, your grounding in all the major grammatical patterns of Modern Standard Chinese is completed; enabling speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in Chinese to be developed to a more sophisticated level. Coverage of topical themes from an intercultural perspective will extend your insights into comparative cultural values and attitudes as expressed through language. By the end of this subject you should be able to recognise 1000 words in Chinese characters.
Assessment 1: Language Assessment 1 - 1250 words (equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5;
Assessment 2: Language Assessment 2 - 1250 words (equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5;
Assessment 3: Online Quizzes - 500 words (equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 5;
Assessment 4: Take Home Exam - It is mandatory to pass this component in order to pass the unit. 2 hrs 15 mins. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 5.- Assessment 1 - Language Assessment 1: 1250 words (equivalent). Speaking, listening, grammar, reading, handwriting and translation tasks (22%)
- Assessment 2 - Language Assessment 2: 1250 words (equivalent). Speaking, listening, grammar, reading, handwriting and translation tasks (23%)
- Assessment 3 - Online Quizzes: 500 words (equivalent). Online participation and completion of self-quizzes. (10%)
- Assessment 4 - Take Home Exam: It is mandatory to pass this component in order to pass the unit. 2 hrs 15 mins (45%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Elective
- UNE-MDL-DIP-2025 - Diploma in Modern Languages
Prior study
You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or currently be enrolled in the following subject(s) in a prior study period; or enrol in the following subject(s) to study prior to this subject:
Please note that your enrolment in this subject is conditional on successful completion of these prerequisite subject(s). If you study the prerequisite subject(s) in the study period immediately prior to studying this subject, your result for the prerequisite subject(s) will not be finalised prior to the close of enrolment. In this situation, should you not complete your prerequisite subject(s) successfully you should not continue with your enrolment in this subject. If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite subject(s) and believe you may not complete these all successfully, it is your responsibility to reschedule your study of this subject to give you time to re-attempt the prerequisite subject(s).
Others
To enrol in this subject you will need to pass the Prerequisite/s. Please note as UNE results are released after the close of enrolment date, your enrolment into this subject will be withdrawn if you do not pass the prerequisite subject/s.
First language (Chinese) speakers may not enrol in Chinese language units except when required for (school) teaching accreditation in Australian states and territories.
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media). Headset, including microphone (highly recommended). Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
- Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
- Other requirements -
Textbook requirements:
Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.
Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.
Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Undergraduate
UNE-MDL-DIP