CHINESE 302

Advanced Chinese Reading and Writing


Please note: this is archived course information from 2016 for CHINESE 302.

Description

What is this course about?

This is an advanced Chinese course focusing on reading, writing and analytical skills.  We cover a variety of texts on topics such as:

  • Chinese pop culture
  • Comparison of Chinese and Western cultural practices
  • Functioning in a Chinese business environment, including business letter writing, marketing etc.

Chinese 302 aims to strengthen your Chinese language literacy skills. The course also targets at improving your ability to read Chinese texts and to analyse the content of the articles. Reading includes a collection of articles from a variety of sources related to the topics. Students will also practice writing short essays and short passages on computer.  Students who successfully complete the course should be able to read subject matter that is new to them and to compose written Chinese texts.

 Who this course is designed for?

  • Students who have completed Chinese 202 or 300.
  • Students who possess an intermediate level of reading and writing skills.

Important information

If you do not meet the prerequisites, please complete a Language Ability Declaration and you may be called for an interview and a placement test.

View the course syllabus

Availability 2016

Semester 2

Lecturer(s)

Coordinator(s)  Margaret Lee

Points

CHINESE 302: 15 points

Prerequisites

CHINESE 202 or 300 or approval by Academic Head or nominee