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ATS1002 · Chinese introductory 2

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2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 1Chinese Studies

Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTC

Overview

This unit continues the overview of the important sentence structures of modern standard Chinese begun in Chinese Introductory 1. Equal emphasis is placed on the four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. You will continue to be familiarised with Chinese culture and customs as they relate to daily life from a cross-cultural perspective.

Areas of study: Chinese studies

Offerings

CampusTeaching periodMode
ClaytonSecond semesterActivities scheduled as a mix of on-campus and online activities (BLENDED)

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

#AssessmentTypeWeightHurdle
1In-Class TestQuiz / Test15%
2In-Class TestQuiz / Test5%
3Oral PresentationPresentation25%
4In-Class TestQuiz / Test5%
5PodcastArtefact10%
6Online QuizQuiz / Test5%
7Online QuizQuiz / Test5%
8In-Class TestQuiz / Test30%

Within semester assessment:100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

prerequisite

Joined by OR.

Learning outcomes

  1. read around an additional 250 Chinese characters (500 in total) and identify important associated radicals;
  2. write around an additional 250 Chinese characters in simple composition (around 500 in total);
  3. use oral/aural skills necessary for communication in a range of everyday practical situations (approximates to Common European Framework of Reference for Languages A1+);
  4. use the pinyin Romanisation system;
  5. demonstrate a critical understanding of Chinese culture and customs as they relate to daily life from a cross-cultural perspective.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

ActivityDuration
Tutorials30 hours
Seminars24 hours

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