 University of Wollongong - Asia-Pacific Studies Chinese: Mand151[for other courses please check website]
MAND151 has a dual focus on communicative and structural aspects of the language using a methodology that combines aspects of the communicative and functional/situational approach with grammar instruction. Listening, speaking, reading and writing skills are developed through a combination of the classroom activities and assignments. It is designed to give students grounding in the skills they need to understand and use Mandarin in a range of everyday, non-specialist contexts such as formal/informal social occasions and the classroom context. It will also provide an introduction to the character based writing system. Use is made of different media including audiovisual material and computer-aided language teaching. Class time is divided between interactive language work, linguistic reflection and introduction to Chinese culture and society. Oral and written assessment tasks are continuous throughout the session. Subject Objectives: On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to: Comprehend simple spoken Mandarin in everyday non-specialist situations, such as formal/informal social occasions. Extract essential information from elementary texts in Mandarin, such as short reports, recounts, articles and letters; Express themselves orally in Mandarin in situations of basic social interaction, such as initiating conversation, introducing themselves and others, requesting and stating information, recounting events and describing phenomena; Write short factual and storytelling Mandarin texts on a limited range of topics using appropriate vocabulary and grammar; Understand the fundamentals of Mandarin grammar and use the system of grammar to generate meaningful instances of language; Demonstrate an insight into the values and attitudes of people from the Chinese culture; Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the geography and history of China. 02 4221 5270 Northfields Ave Wollongong, New South Wales 2522 Australia Fax Phone Phone: 02 4221 5270 Tuition charges Tuition fees: Please check website for details. Other Categories:  MANDARIN universities/ colleges |
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