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ATS3009 · Chinese studies advanced 3

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2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 3Chinese Studies

Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTC

Overview

Building on and consolidating work completed in previous Chinese studies, this unit will further introduce you to a range of texts of different genres in contemporary Chinese. Your ability to understand contemporary China and their skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing will be further developed.

Areas of study: Chinese studies

Offerings

CampusTeaching periodMode
ClaytonFirst semesterTeaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS)
OverseasSummer semester ATeaching activities are on-campus and in a block period (ON-BLK)

Assessment

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

#AssessmentTypeWeightHurdle
1In-Class participation ActivityExercise25%
2EssayWritten50%
3PresentationPresentation25%

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

  • ATS3008 — Chinese studies advanced 2
  • ATS3010 — Chinese studies advanced 4

Joined by AND.

Learning outcomes

  1. communicate complex ideas in both spoken and written forms, consolidating the language skills already acquired in Chinese Advanced 2;
  2. critique a range of texts in contemporary Chinese;
  3. utilise cross-cultural communication strategies through translation and critical thinking of a range of social and cultural topics concerning contemporary China.

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
Lectures12 hours
Tutorials24 hours

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