AMB032 Mandarin 2
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| Unit code: | AMB032 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | AMB031 or HHB031 or HUB453 or HHB051 |
| Antirequisite(s): | HHB052, HUB454 |
| Equivalent(s): | AMX032, HHB032 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $555 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $3,912 |
| International unit fee | $4,044 |
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2024, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | AMB032 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | AMB031 or HHB031 or HUB453 or HHB051 |
| Equivalent: | AMX032, HHB032 |
| Assumed Knowledge: | Completion of the prerequisite unit AMB031 Mandarin 1 or Mandarin study of the equivalent level. |
| Anti-requisite: | HHB052, HUB454 |
| Coordinator: | Ingrid Wang | y.wang@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This subject continues to help students develop the four macro-skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing through an integrated communicative approach. While there is still further consolidation of the knowledge of the Chinese phonetic spelling system (i.e. Pinyin), greater attention is to be devoted to the speech of everyday conversations and to the the reading and writing of Chinese characters. With progressive acquisition of the Chinese language, students will receive further exposure to aspects and characteristics of Chinese culture.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Demonstrate more confidence and competence in speaking Chinese words and sentences in correct pronunciation and tones.
- Use a range of basic sentence structures to communicate in speaking and writing on everyday topics such as family members, work and occupations, clock and calendar times, colours and sizes of objects, and locations of people, things and places.
- Use a range of basic sentence structures to perform in Mandarin Chinese such functions as shopping, dining out in a restaurant, and asking or telling directions.
- Recognise about 800 and write more than 400 Chinese characters.
- Have a better understanding of Chinese society and culture.
Content
Topics to be covered:
- Talking about one's family, age and occupation
- Asking about and telling calendar dates and clock times
- Asking and talking about locations
- Shopping
- Talking about colours and sizes
- Eating out
- Asking for and giving directions
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
The content and assessment in this unit are aligned to a selection of the following set of QUT Business Capabilities, also known as Assurance of Learning Goals (AoLs). Developing these capabilities will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT and equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in your chosen career.
Knowledge and Technological Skills (KS)
1.1 Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
1.2 Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Higher Order Thinking (HO)
2.1 Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
2.2 Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Professional Communication (PC)
3.1 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
3.2 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Teamwork and Self (TS)
4.1 Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
4.2 Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Social, Ethical and Global Understanding (SE)
5.1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
5.2 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Learning Approaches
There will be two 2-hour sessions each week. An eclectic approach will be employed to the delivery of the unit contents - communicative skills will be developed through a wide range of tasks and activities which includes pair-work, group work and individual homework. Students will be guided and monitored at every stage of learning.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, personal consultation
- Formal: in writing, such as checklists (e.g. criteria sheets), written commentary
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
- Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
Students may be required to attend campus or an assessment centre for the purposes of assessment, regardless of the attendance mode for the unit.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Mid-Semester Examination
Assessment of student skills in listening comprehension, reading, and writing.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1), HO (2.2), PC (3.1)
Assessment: Speaking and listening tasks
Assessment of student skills in speaking and listening in Chinese.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL Goals): KS (1.1), HO (2.2), PC (3.2)
Assessment: Final Examination
Assessment of student skills in reading and writing.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL Goals): KS (1.1), HO (2.2), PC (3.1)
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Texts and References
Resource Materials
Prescribed text(s)
Hanyu Xiezuo Jiaocheng
(A Coursebook in Chinese Writing: Elementary Book 1, Type A)
Textbooks are available from QUT Bookstore, Gardens Point Campus.
Textbooks are to be purchased prior to commencement of the subject.
Short-Term Spoken Chinese Book 1
Short-Term Spoken Chinese CDs1x2
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with lectures or tutorials in this unit. You should, however, familiarise yourself with evacuation procedures operating in the buildings in which you attend classes and take the time to view the Emergency video.