Dr Sheng-hsun Lee
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
More advanced reading, translation and composition based on up-to-date specimens of modern Chinese.
This is an advanced level course in written Chinese that carries on from CHIN3200 and aims to further develop students' literacy skills in Modern Chinese. The instruction covers three aspects of language use. First, we will focus on reading and writing two genres: argumentation and narration. Argumentation is about truth, logics, and evidence. Narration is about structuring lived experience in time and space. Both genres are fundamental to the development of literacy skills. Secondly, we will explore different registers such that writing to a customer at a workplace setting is different from messaging close friends. Finally, new words and grammatical structures are introduced based on various advanced topics, such as Confucianism and migrant workers in contemporary China.
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Course requirements
Assumed background
The course coordinator has the right to approve enrolments in CHIN3210 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. A student's enrolment in a course for which s/he holds incompatible qualifications or proficiency levels may be cancelled. This cancellation may involve forfeiture of credit points, and may not involve cancellation of HECS liability.
Native or background speakers of Chinese (or any Chinese dialect) cannot enrol in this course, but should enrol in courses for native speakers such as CHIN2600.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
CHIN3200
Course staff
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Both contacts are not recorded. If you cannot attend the classes, make sure to check course PowerPoint slides.
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
Building on the content of CHIN3200, this course aims to furtherﾠdevelop students' skills in reading and writing Modern Standard Chinese in representative styles in different topicsﾠand to develop basic skills in translating from Chinese into English. Students are guided through a graded series of Chinese materials of various genres, including short stories, fiction, essays, and newspaper articles.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Read and translate into English general authentic texts in Modern Standard Chinese with the aid of a dictionary
LO2.
Read both simplified and traditional Chinese characters at the advanced level
LO3.
Improve general writing skills in Chinese to the advanced level or above
LO4.
Gain better knowledge and understanding of Chinese language
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay/ Critique, Examination |
In-semester Exam
|
45% |
2/09/2024 |
| Examination |
Final Exam
|
55% |
End of Semester Exam Period 2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024 |
Assessment details
In-semester Exam
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique, Examination
- Weight
- 45%
- Due date
2/09/2024
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
The exam focuses on L1, L2, L3, and L5 and other materials covered in class. Exam tasks will focus on writing an argumentative essay and a narrative essay.
The exam will be held online during class time.
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 | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Calculator options | Any calculator permitted |
| Open/closed book | Open Book examination |
| Exam platform | Learn.UQ |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Blackboard Turnitin
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Final Exam
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 55%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
The final exam focuses on L6, L7, and L8 and other materials covered in the class. Exam tasks will focus on writing an argumentative essay and a narrative.
Examination period: TBA after publication of Central Exams timetable. The exam is online only.
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 | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Calculator options | Any calculator permitted |
| Open/closed book | Open Book examination |
| Exam platform | Learn.UQ |
| Invigilation | Not invigilated |
Submission guidelines
Blackboard Turnitin
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Student has not completed the required assessment items. |
| 2 (Fail) |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student displays an extremely narrow range of structures and expressions and with frequent errors. The meaning of the text as a whole is fragmented and incomprehensible. Length of text is insufficient. The student has not completed the required assessment items. Little meaning in writing using highly fragmented and repetitive structures and vocabulary. Frequent grammatical and character errors. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: The student cannot convey essential meaning using familiar vocabulary and structures on predictable topics. Content lacks in substance and depth. Serious problems in organizing ideas. Arguments are not easily identifiable; very few points are supported by persuasive and illustrative examples. Little accurate use of grammatical structures, vocabulary & expressions, and does not fit the context. Most characters are incorrect, and there are continuous errors in punctuation, which constantly cause problems of reading the essay. Essay does not meet the stipulated word length or follow the conventions taught. |
| 4 (Pass) |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student composes an essay or narrative that fulfills requirements of the assignment. Ideas do not always flow coherently and cohesively. Arguments on some sides of the issue are identifiable, reasonable; some points are supported by examples. The student states his or her position but only minimally presents different sides of the issue or problem. Use of grammatical structures, vocabulary & expressions is appropriate, but is limited and does not always fit the context. Some errors in character and punctuation, but these errors do not usually prevent readers from understanding the sentences. Essay does not usually follow the conventions taught in the class. |
| 5 (Credit) |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student is able to compose an essay or narrative with interesting ideas, examples, or evidence. Most of the content demonstrates substance and depth. Some ideas do not flow coherently and cohesively. Arguments on many sides of the issue are identifiable, reasonable, and sound; some points are supported by examples. The student states his or her position and presents different sides of the issue or problem. Use appropriate grammatical structures, vocabulary and expressions that usually fit the context. Characters are often correct. Punctuation is often appropriate. Essay usually follows the conventions taught in the class. |
| 6 (Distinction) |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student is able to compose an essay or narrative that goes beyond clichés to include appropriate ideas, examples, or evidence. Content demonstrates substance and depth. Ideas always flow coherently and cohesively. Arguments on almost all sides of the issue are identifiable, reasonable, and sound; most points are supported by persuasive and illustrative examples or details. The student appropriately states his or her position and effectively presents all sides of the issue or problem. Use of a wide variety of grammatical structures, vocabulary & expressions that are learned in the class and fit the writing context. Very good use written and spoken as well as high and everyday registers to achieve different rhetorical effects. Paragraphs composed of well structured sentences; variety in sentence structure (not repetitive). Characters have only very minimum errors. Punctuation is almost always appropriate. Essay follows the conventions taught, and conventions of tone and referencing are respected. |
| 7 (High Distinction) |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student is able to compose an essay or narrative that goes beyond clichés to include appropriate ideas, examples, or evidence. Content demonstrates substance and depth. Ideas flow coherently and cohesively. Arguments on all sides of the issue are identifiable, reasonable, and sound; each point is well supported by persuasive and illustrative examples or details. The student excellently states his or her position and masterfully presents all sides of the issue or problem. Excellent use of a very wide variety of grammatical structures, vocabulary & expressions that are learned in the class and fit the writing context. Masterfully use written and spoken as well as high and everyday registers to achieve different rhetorical effects. Clear, coherent paragraphs composed of well structured sentences; variety in sentence structure (not repetitive). All characters are correct. Excellent use of punctuation to achieve different rhetorical effects. Essay carefully follows the conventions taught in the class including accurate use of referencing style (if including additional sources). |
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.
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 |
The Routledge Advanced Chinese multimedia course: crossing cultural boundaries
by Lee; Kun Shan Carolyn; Liang; Xinxin; Jiao; Liwei; Wheatley; Julian K - 2014 Edition: Second Edition Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 9781317816683; 9780415841344 |
Additional learning resources information
SEE COURSE BLACKBOARD SITE
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 |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 (22 Jul - 28 Jul) |
General contact hours |
Week 1: Lesson 1 Teach and study L1 Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 2 (29 Jul - 04 Aug) |
General contact hours |
Week 2: Lesson 1 & 2 Teach and study L1 &2. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 3 (05 Aug - 11 Aug) |
General contact hours |
Week 3: Lesson 2 Teach and study L2 Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 4 (12 Aug - 18 Aug) |
General contact hours |
Week 4: Lesson 3 Teach and study L3 Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 5 (19 Aug - 25 Aug) |
General contact hours |
Week 5: Lesson 3 & 5 Teach and study L3&5 Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 6 (26 Aug - 01 Sep) |
General contact hours |
Week 6: Lesson 5 Teach and study L5 Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 7 (02 Sep - 08 Sep) |
General contact hours |
Week 7: In-semester Exam & Lesson 6 Mid-semester exam; and teach and study L6 Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 8 (09 Sep - 15 Sep) |
General contact hours |
Week 8: Lesson 6 Teach and study L6 Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 9 (16 Sep - 22 Sep) |
General contact hours |
Week 9: Lesson 7 Teach and study L7 Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 10 (30 Sep - 06 Oct) |
General contact hours |
Week 10: Lesson 7 Teach and study L7 Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 11 (07 Oct - 13 Oct) |
General contact hours |
Week 11: Public Holiday & Lesson 8 Public holiday on Monday, so no class. Teach and study L8 on Thursday. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 12 (14 Oct - 20 Oct) |
General contact hours |
Week 12: Lesson 8 Teach and study L8 Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 13 (21 Oct - 27 Oct) |
General contact hours |
Week 13: Lesson 8 & Conferences Teach and study L8; and participate in writing conferences Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.