Key facts
UNE unit code: CHIN350
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- Trimester 2 - On Campus
- Trimester 2 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
Are you interested in learning about the ten socio-cultural norms of the oldest living civilisation of the world, with the second largest economy and a super-scale market of 1.4 billion population?
This unit is designed to help you gain a mastery of China’s inherited cultural values, along with a competitive edge in interacting with Chinese people in high-employment areas such as tourism, cultural activities and business practices.
You’ll develop your knowledge of key Chinese socio-cultural norms with a firm foundation in topics ranging from mannerisms, privacy, humility, inside and outside, implicitness and face through to money, spouse preference and social hierarchy.
You will also sharpen your Chinese reading comprehension and writing skills and develop a well-rounded understanding of socio-cultural norms in China today.
This study can be expanded upon in the companion unit CHIN370/570: Social Culture in Chinese Reading II.
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For further information about UNE's teaching periods, please go to Principal Dates.
| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 2 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
Enrolment rules
Notes
First language (Chinese) speakers may not enrol in Chinese language units except when required for (school) teaching accreditation in Australian states and territories.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- read and comprehend themed texts ranging from mannerism, privacy, humility, inside and outside, implicitness, face, money, spouse preference, to social hierarchy, written for a Chinese readership at an intermediate to advanced level;
- demonstrate a sound understanding of the ten socio-culture norms in modern China;
- apply extended knowledge of these socio-cultural norms in Chinese society; and
- critically analyse and apply knowledge to write reflective texts in Chinese characters (handwritten) on these cultural norms.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Reflective Reading | Yes | 30% | All offerings | No. words: 800 Chinese characters |
| Online Quizzes | Yes | 50% | All offerings | 10 online quizzes on the ten cultural themes No. Words: 2500 (equivalent) |
| Reading Comprehension | Yes | 20% | All offerings |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Talking About Chinese Culture I
ISBN: 9787561950841
Wu Xiaolu, Beijing Language and Culture University Press 2nd 2008
Text refers to: All offerings
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