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 Victoria University - Chinese Language and Studies Chinese
The Chinese Language and Studies program comprises 12 units of study at all levels of proficiency, catering for students from complete beginners to native speakers. These units can be taken as a three-year major or a two-year sub-major in Bachelor of Arts degrees, in combined Arts/Business degrees, or in other degrees in which the study of a language can be part of the course structure. Students can also take these units as electives, which can be credited towards a degree in any discipline area. Those who just wish to learn Chinese without necessarily enrolling in a degree course can also do the units as “non award students”. The units are also available to students who wish to study Chinese as part of their fourth year Honours program or as a Graduate Diploma in Modern Languages. The Chinese program aims to develop students’ language and communication skills and enhance their socio-cultural awareness. Upon completion of the Chinese Major, students should achieve a medium to advanced level of oral and written competence and an understanding of Chinese society and culture. They will also be equipped with language learning strategies and practical skills, e.g. Chinese word-processing and dictionary consultation skills, which will enable further self-directed study. Relevant socio-cultural components are integrated in all the language units while specific aspects are explored in greater details in the Chinese studies units. Note To complete the Chinese Major, students are required to complete eight units of study, including ACZ3011 and ACZ3032. The six Chinese language units ACZ1001 to ACZ3002 are sequential. ACZ1001 Chinese 1A is for complete beginners. ACZ2001 Chinese 2A is normally the entry level for Post-VCE students; but those with any amount of prior knowledge of the language should consult with the Chinese staff about their proficiency level before enrolling into an appropriate Chinese unit of study. Students who have completed Chinese at Year 12 level or who are native speakers normally will not be credited with first year units. ACZ3011 Chinese People and Beliefs and ACZ3032 Chinese Calligraphy are delivered in English (i.e. no prior knowledge of the Chinese language is required), therefore all VU students can choose to do them as electives. For continuing Major students of Chinese they are compulsory units. The other four studies units, ACZ3012 to ACZ3031, are offered in a two-year cycle, ie. a minimum of two of the four will normally be offered in each academic year, subject to student demand. They are for native speakers or those who have successfully completed ACZ3002 or equivalent. Normally ACZ1001 Chinese 1A and ACZ3031 Business Chinese are offered in the Winter Semester each academic year depending on staff availability as well as student demand. VU Study Tour to China is organised in late November each year to provide students of Chinese with an in-country learning opportunity in an ideal language environment. It is an intensive short course in Chinese language, society and culture, and can be credited towards a degree. Scholarships and travel grants are available for application. [ACZ1001] CHINESE 1A
Campus Footscray Park.
Prerequisite(s) Nil. Content This unit of study gives students a general introduction to the Chinese language and helps them lay a basic foundation in Chinese pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar. Students in this unit will learn pinyin (the Romanised Chinese phonetic system) with four tones and tonal changes in different combinations, and the most basic spoken and written Chinese on a limited number of everyday topics. They will also learn how to use a bilingual dictionary. Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
Required Reading Liu, Xun (et al) 2003, New practical Chinese reader: textbook 1, Beijing Language and Culture University Press, Beijing. Liu, Xun (et al) 2003, New practical Chinese reader: workbook 1, Beijing Language and Culture University Press, Beijing. Recommended Reading Ma, Aiying 1998, Spoken Chinese: book 1, Victoria University, Melbourne. Gao, Mobo, C 2000, Mandarin Chinese: an introduction, Oxford University Press, Oxford. Manser, MH 1999, Concise English-Chinese dictionary, 2nd edn, Oxford University Press, Oxford. Zhang, Pengpeng 2002, Rudiments of Chinese character writing, Peking University Press, Beijing. IQChinese Corporation 2007, IQChinese: pinyin, (CD), Tustin, USA. Class Contact Four hours per week for one semester. Assessment Assignments 40%; Written exam 30%; Oral examination 30%. 03 9919 4409 PO Box 14428 Melbourne, Victoria 8001 Australia Fax Phone Phone: 03 9919 4409 Tuition charges Tuition fees: Please check website for details. Other Categories:  MANDARIN universities/ colleges |
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