Ms Ling Zhao
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Languages & Cultures School
Continuation of CHIN1100 Spoken Chinese IA.
This course is a continuation of CHIN1100. It aims to further develop students' speaking and listening skills in Modern Standard Chinese to HSK 2 level. There are 4 contact hours per week comprising of 2 hours of contact shared with CHIN2200 and 2 hours of tutorials.
Course requirements
Assumed background
HSK Level 1
ﾠPrerequisite: CHIN1100 or permission of course coordinator.
ﾠThe course coordinator has the right to approve enrolments in CHIN2100 on the basis of knowledge or abilities which prospective students have gained other than by study at The University of Queensland, e.g. by study elsewhere, residence in a Chinese-speaking country, or having Chinese-speaking background. As a logical corollary of this right, the coordinator may also refuse enrolments on the basis of such knowledge or abilities, and recommend enrolment in a different course.
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Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
CHIN1100
Course staff
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Public holidays:
Alternative arrangements for affected students will be announced through the Blackboard site.
Class allocation:
In order to optimise the student experience, it may be necessary to reallocate students to a different class from their first choice.
Before this happens, every effort will be made to enable students to voluntarily change into an alternative class that is suitable.
Please note: Teaching staff do not have access to the timetabling system to help with class allocation. Therefore, should you need
help with your timetable and/or allocation of classes, please ensure you email hass.mytimetable@uq.edu.au from your UQ
student email account with the following details:
- Full name,
- Student ID, and
- the Course Code
Additional information and support can be found here.
Aims and outcomes
This course consolidates work done in CHIN1100 to enable students to develop communication skills rapidly.
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It aims to
- improve oral skills by providing practice in the use of wider range of expressions and increasingly complex grammatical structures
- improve communicative competence through pair and group activities
- improve the quality of oral production through reading and performance of play scripts
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
improve general speaking skills in Chinese to HSK 2 level
LO2.
follow and comprehend familiar language in a spoken text
LO3.
gain better knowledge and understanding of Chinese
Language up to the HSK 2 level and the attendant culture
LO4.
compose a short dialogue or narrative in colloquial language
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz |
Diagnostic quiz
|
23/07/2024 - 1/08/2024 |
|
| Examination |
Aural exam 1
|
30% |
4/09/2024 |
| Examination |
Aural exam 2
|
30% |
23/10/2024 |
| Role play/ Simulation |
Oral Interview
|
40% |
6/11/2024 |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Diagnostic quiz
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Due date
23/07/2024 - 1/08/2024
- Learning outcomes
- L02
Task description
This diagnostic test evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The diagnostic task will be conducted during class (at the contacts and tutorials) from Weeks 1-2. This quiz will take about 5 mins to complete.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
All students are required to demonstrate that they have been correctly placed in CHIN2100. Failure to do so will result in a maximum grade of 3 for the course. This is a hurdle requirement. No other assessment items will be marked until this is completed.Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
This is a 5 to 10 minute activity administered during class time in order to ensure students have been correctly placed in CHIN2100. Completion is essential prior to the end of Week 2 in case students need to seek enrolment in alternative courses.
Aural exam 1
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
4/09/2024
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
Task description
Aural exam 1 will be held in the tutorial session in Week 7. It will be based on the Contemporary Chinese Textbook Vol 1 Units 7-8 and Vol. 2 Units 1-2. It will also test learning materials relating to the Textbook units used in the lectures and tutorials. You will be assessed on the ability to write down Chinese phrases in pinyin & comprehend the gist and details of phrases, sentences and dialogues in Chinese. The duration of this aural test is about 40 mins.
Preparation guidelines will be available in Blackboard.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Exam details
| Planning time | no planning time minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 40 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Aural exam 2
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
23/10/2024
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
Task description
Aural exam 2 will be held in the tutorial sessions in Week 13. It will be based on the Contemporary Chinese Textbook Vol 1 Units 7-8 and Vol. 2 Units 1-6. It will also test learning materials relating to the Textbook units used in the lectures and tutorials. You will be assessed on the ability to write down Chinese phrases in pinyin & comprehend the gist and details of phrases, sentences and dialogues in Chinese. The duration of this aural test is about 50 mins.
Preparation guidelines will be available in Blackboard.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Exam details
| Planning time | no planning time minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 50 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Oral Interview
- In-person
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Role play/ Simulation
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
6/11/2024
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
Task description
Oral Interviews of self-selected student pairs. Each student pair has to sign up for a 10 minute oral interview. The schedule for this exam will be posted on Blackboard in Week 10. The following aspects of spoken Chinese will be assessed: pronunciation; the range/accuracy of grammar and expressions used; fluency and quality of content. The exam is also used to assess the ability to ask and comprehend the other speaker as well as to respond in an appropriate manner as both an interviewer and an interviewee. Palm cards are not allowed in Oral Interview.
There are two parts to the oral exam: role-play and question-and-answer.
Role-play: you are expected to perform with your partner one of four role-plays based on the lessons covered this semester. A handout on the scenarios of the role-plays will be provided in Week 11. You should prepare ahead for all the role-plays. The details of each role-play given in the handout are guides only. Feel free to express your creativity and depart from the details if you so desire. Either way, you will need to extend a bit on the basic framework provided. Ten minutes before your exam time slot you will be randomly allotted one of the four role-plays. Your role-play should last around 2-3 minutes.
Question-and-answer: your assessor(s) will ask each of you a number of questions. You should respond with an answer of moderate length (that is, not just “yes” or “no”). Try and extend a bit on the questions asked. A handout of sample questions will be provided in week 13. You should prepare ahead as most questions will be drawn from this list. There may be a couple of follow-up questions in some instances. The question-and-answer session should last around 7-8 minutes.
Preparation guidelines will be available in Blackboard.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT) are emerging tools that may support students in completing this assessment task. Students may appropriately use AI and/or MT in completing this assessment task.. Students must clearly reference any use of AI or MT in each instance.
A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 24 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A student awarded this grade has not completed the required assessment items. |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Little meaning is conveyed in speaking and comprehension of spoken language is extremely limited. The student has not fulfilled assessment tasks. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: In speaking, the student displays an extremely narrow range of structures and expressions used with frequent errors. Speech is simplified and halting - often short responses with little initiation. For listening, comprehension is extremely limited. |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: In speaking, the student conveys some meaning using a narrow range of familiar vocabulary and simple structures. Though there are many inaccuracies in pronunciation, the meaning is often intelligible to a native speaker. For listening, the student demonstrates an understanding of a few main ideas and some details. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: In speaking, the student generally conveys meaning clearly using familiar vocabulary and structures on predictable topics. Where a variety of structures is attempted there are many errors, but the general meaning is conveyed. Where a relatively limited range of structures and vocabulary is used the student displays accuracy. Though there are some errors in pronunciation, the meaning is almost always intelligible to a native speaker. For listening, the student comprehends most of the main ideas and many details and can deduce some meaning from familiar context. The student actively participates in most class activities. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: In speaking, the student usually communicates fluently. Communication is generally clear although errors may occur. Pronunciation may be slightly inconsistent, but is always comprehensible to a native speaker. For listening, the student comprehends most spoken language and demonstrates an effective grasp of all main ideas and most details. The student actively participates in class activities. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: In speaking, the student communicates clearly and fluently using a wide and appropriate range of expressions and structures on familiar topics. Pronunciation (tones, stress, intonation and rhythm) is accurate and always comprehensible to a native speaker. For listening, the student demonstrates comprehensive understanding of familiar material and uses strategies to deduce meaning from context. The student actively participates in class activities. |
Additional course grading information
Marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the ‘Assessment’ folder in Blackboard for this course.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Assessment Criteria:
Students' aural skill will be assessed on:
1. ability to accurately render sounds and tones from aural passages
2. ability to understand details of content of aural passages containing familiar vocabulary and grammaticalﾠ structures
3. ability to translate aural passages into idiomatic English
Students' speaking ability will be assessed on:
1. accuracy in pronunciation, tones, intonation, stress and rhythm
2. the range, accuracy and appropriateness of vocabulary and grammatical structures used
3. the cohesiveness and fluency of speech
4. situational and cultural appropriateness of language used.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Own copy required
You'll need to have your own copy of the following reading resources. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Book |
Dang dai Zhong wen =: Dangdai Zhongwen = Contemporary Chinese, 1. Hanzi Ben
by Wu; Zhongwei; Xu; Wei; Walls; Yvonne L.; Walls; Jan W.; Schmidt; Jerry - 2014 Edition: Di 2 ban, xiu ding ban Publisher: Hua yu jiao xue chu ban she ISBN: 9787513806176; 9787513806190; 9787513806183; 9787513806404; 9787887172839 |
Additional learning resources information
Library, Multimedia & Internet Resources:
- GAO, Mobo C. F.: Mandarin Chinese: An Introduction. PL1129.E5 G26 2000
- GAO, Mobo C. F.: A Reference of Modern Chinese. PL1129.E5 G36 2000
- LI, Charles N. and Sandra A. Thompson: Mandarin Chinese: A Functional Reference Grammar. PL1107.L5 1981
- NEWNHAM, Richard: About Chinese. PL1111.N4 1971
- TIEE, Henry Hung-Yeh: A Reference Grammar of Chinese Sentences. PL1129.E5 T54 1986
- TUNG, P. C. and D. E. Pollard: Colloquial Chinese. PL1125.E6 T8 1982
- YIP Po-ching: Chinese: An Essential Grammar. PL1107.Y57 1996
- YIP Po-ching: Basic Chinese: A Grammar and Workbook. PL1111.Y56 1998
- YIP Po-ching: Intermediate Chinese: A Grammar and Workbook. PL1111.Y564 1998
Real Time TV Programs from PRC:
CCTV 4 & CCTV 9 (two China Central TV channels) are available in the Satellite Room (Room 318, Building 32).
The following audio recordings are available on CHIN2100 Blackboard site
Audio Recordings: Three Chinese Playsﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠ ﾠﾠ
- Mock Test 1
- Mock Test 2
- Final Revision (60 questions)ﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠ
Web Sites:
- http://www.ctcfl.ox.ac.uk/Pinyin.htm
- http://nciku.com/
- http://hskflashcards.com/
- http://www.courses.fas.harvard.edu/~pinyin
- http://www.linese.com
- http://www.csulb.edu/~txie/online.htm
- http://ChinaLinks.osu.edu
- http://zhongwen.com/
- http://www.mandarintools.com/
A General Guide to Successful Study in This Course (written by Dr R Roberts)
- Learn the vocabulary for each lesson before the lesson is introduced.ﾠFor exams make sure you know all the main vocab lists, can pronounce each item on the list correctly with the correct tone, and can use it in its correct context.
- Make sure you understand the main text of each lesson.ﾠYou should be able to understand the whole dialogue on audio tape without referring to the written text.ﾠRevise the vocabulary and sentence patterns or grammar structures, or listen repeatedly to get used to the speed of the tape, until you can do this.
- Make sure you can use all of the new grammar structures introduced in each lesson.ﾠThese are explained in the study points at the end of each main text. Your lecturer also provides extra grammar and word usage notes in class.ﾠMake sure you are familiar with the structures and patterns they introduce.ﾠWritten practice in using the new structures is provided in the textbook after the main text.ﾠWe will not always have time to go through these exercises in class, so if that is the case make sure you complete them yourself.ﾠA key to the answers is provided at the end of each lesson.
- Get as much practice as you can listening to CDs that accompany the texts, and watching the videos that accompany the supplementary material.
- To improve your pronunciation, intonation, tones and speed, mimic the speakers on the tapes/ CDs as you listen to them.ﾠWhen you learn vocab items repeat each out loud with the correct tone as you learn it.ﾠIf you are learning characters, pronounce them out loud with the correct tone each time you write them.ﾠWhen studying or revising texts read them out loud to practice pronunciation.
- In class, maximize the value of speaking and listening exercises.ﾠTreat each exercise as an opportunity or starting point for getting as much speaking and listening practice as you can. For example if you are given a practice dialogue framework, add to and expand it as much as you can.ﾠAdd some humour and have fun – in Chinese!
- Always ask questions if you are not sure, whether it is pronunciation problems, usage problems, grammar problems or whatever.ﾠBecause classes are quite large, the time the lecturer can spend with each student individually is very limited, so it is impossible for her to pick up all of students’ individual problems unassisted. Often your problem is also being experienced by other members of the class, so raising it helps everybody – don’t be afraid to ask.
- Don’t be afraid of making mistakes and trying things out.ﾠAlways have a try.ﾠIt does not matter if you are wrong.ﾠIn fact you will learn more by making a mistake and finding out why it is wrong and what IS right than you will by getting something right by chance, or not having a go in the first place.
- Try to learn consistently throughout the semester, don’t leave things until the last minute before tests or exams.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
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Week 1 (22 Jul - 28 Jul) |
General contact hours |
WEEK 1 Introduction to CHIN2100 Learning outcomes: L02 |
Tutorial |
WEEK 1 Chinese plays |
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Week 2 (29 Jul - 04 Aug) |
General contact hours |
WEEK 2 Unit 7: text and grammar |
Tutorial |
WEEK 2 Unit 7 |
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Week 3 (05 Aug - 11 Aug) |
General contact hours |
WEEK 3 Unit 8: text and grammar |
Tutorial |
WEEK 3 Unit 8 |
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Week 4 (12 Aug - 18 Aug) |
General contact hours |
WEEK 4 Revision & Supplementary materials |
Tutorial |
WEEK 4 Public holiday: NO CLASS |
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Week 5 (19 Aug - 25 Aug) |
General contact hours |
WEEK 5 Vol 2_Unit 1: text and grammar |
Tutorial |
WEEK 5 Vol 2_Unit 1 |
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Week 6 (26 Aug - 01 Sep) |
General contact hours |
WEEK 6 Vol 2_Unit 2: text and grammar |
Tutorial |
WEEK 6 Vol 2_Unit 2 |
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Week 7 (02 Sep - 08 Sep) |
General contact hours |
WEEK 7 Revision |
Tutorial |
WEEK 7 Aural exam 1 |
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Week 8 (09 Sep - 15 Sep) |
General contact hours |
WEEK 8 Vol 2_Unit 3: text and grammar |
Tutorial |
WEEK 8 Vol 2_Unit 3 |
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Week 9 (16 Sep - 22 Sep) |
General contact hours |
WEEK 9 Revision & Supplementary materials |
Tutorial |
WEEK 9 HSK Level 1.5 practice |
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Week 10 (30 Sep - 06 Oct) |
Lecture |
WEEK 10 Vol 2 Unit 4: text and grammar |
Tutorial |
WEEK 10 Vol 2 Unit 4 |
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Week 11 (07 Oct - 13 Oct) |
General contact hours |
WEEK 11 Vol 2 Unit 5: text and grammar |
Tutorial |
WEEK 11 Vol Unit 5 |
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Week 12 (14 Oct - 20 Oct) |
General contact hours |
WEEK 12 Vol 2 Unit 6: text and grammar |
Tutorial |
WEEK 12 Vol 2 Unit 6 |
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Week 13 (21 Oct - 27 Oct) |
General contact hours |
WEEK 13 Revision: text and grammar |
Tutorial |
WEEK 13 Aural exam 2 |
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- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
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