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Undergraduate Unit Guide
Department of International Studies
CHN209 Intermediate Chinese for Background Speakers II
Credit Point Value: 3
Students in this unit should read this unit guide carefully at the start of semester. It contains important information about the unit. If anything in it is unclear, please consult one of the teaching staff in the unit.
TEACHING STAFF
Shirley Chan is Senior Lecturer in Chinese Studies, Department of International Studies and a member of the Macquarie University Ancient Cultures Research Centre. She has a BA (Asian Studies) and a Master in International Studies from the University of Sydney. She was awarded a PhD from the Department of Chinese Studies at Sydney University, where her thesis was on early Confucianism and the http://www.ukassignment.org/azdxassignment/ Confucian Analects. She has taught various courses in Chinese studies conducted in English and Chinese, including the Chinese Classics, Chinese Civilization, Chinese History, Introduction to Classical Chinese, and Traditional Chinese Thought. Her major research interests are traditional Chinese thought, Chinese philosophy, the classical Chinese texts and Chinese intellectual history. Her current research is on early Chinese thought as found expressed in the excavated Chu Guodian bamboo manuscripts dated to the fourth century BCE.
CLASSES
For lecture times and classrooms please consult the MQ Timetable website: This website will display up-to-date information on your classes and classroom locations.
Changes made to previous offerings of the unit
We are in the process of redeveloping the curriculum, in response to the needs of background students who aim not merely to develop their language/literary skills, but to deepen and extend their knowledge of Chinese culture and tradition. Apart from assigned readings in Chinese, this unit has been revised to introduce to students representative works in English in the fields of traditional Chinese culture and society, to explore the emergence and characteristics of Chinese culture. This will facilitate academic discussions that will take on different perspectives/approaches from Sinologists in the West and Chinese scholars and will better prepare students for further studies in Chinese history, philosophy and literature at a more advanced level by fostering a more stimulating and challenging academic environment; likewise, it will enhance and strengthen students’ critical, analytical and integrative thinking and similar skills promoted by the Faculty and the university.
ABOUT THIS UNIT
Description
This is the continuing unit of CHN208. It is designed for students who are Chinese background speakers or those who possess similar level of Chinese to the HSC Chinese for background speakers. In CHN208/209, we will examine the themes of Chinese archaeology, writing system, mythology, body, ritual practice, kinship and family; social relationships; morality, political thinking and power; land and space; beauty of aesthetics, cosmology and spirituality. Using a social scientific approach to Chinese culture, the course aims to explore what the Chinese cultural and social experience can teach us about what it means to be human, and to critically evaluate what Chinese culture can contribute to an emerging global civilization. It will give students opportunity to become more confident and fluent in conducting research on ancient China and related topics by guided readings, weekly lecture and tutorial; to create an atmosphere of inquiry, confident learning, interest and engagement. This course will help you as you reflect on the place of Chinese traditional values in your own worldview and, your understanding of other people and other culture. Students will read and analyse sources in Chinese and English on the relevant topics, although class discussions will mainly be in Chinese.
Upon completion of this course, students are expected to 1) understand key concepts of Chinese culture and society; 2) show appreciation of, and respect for, cultural diversity, thereby contributing to an informed "global citizenship"; 3) develop skills in locating, analysing, evaluating and synthesising information from a wide variety of sources, both Chinese and English; 4) develop effective communication skills.
Students will also acquire other generic skills promoted by the Faculty and the university: 1) the capacity for analytical and critical thinking; 2) the ability to engage with the ideas and perspectives of other learners; 3) the acquisition of independent and reflective learning skills through assessing and responding to new ideas.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
All academic programmes at Macquarie seek to develop graduate capabilities. These are:
1. Discipline-specific knowledge and skills;
2. Critical, analytical and integrative thinking;
3. Problem-solving and research capability
4. Creative and innovative ;
5. Effective communication ;
6. Engaged and ethical local and global citizens;
7. Socially and environmentally active and responsible;
8. Capable of professional and personal judgement and initiative;
9. Committment to continuous learning.
Note: The numbers listed at the end of each Learning Outcome indicate how it is aligned with the Graduate Capabilities.
The learning outcomes of this unit are (link to graduate capabilities in brackets):
A. Enhanced knowledge of traditional Chinese culture and society (1, 2, 3, 6, 9)
B. Improve understanding of the key values and practices in shaping Chinese culture, people and their ways of living; (1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 9)
C. Students will gain familiarity and facility with concepts, themes and theoretical perspectives on traditional Chinese culture (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)
D. Show capacity for analytical and critical thinking as well as appreciation of, and respect for cultural diversities (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)
E. Be able to engage in independent and reflective learning through assessing and responding to ideas (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)
F. Develop an ability to work in cooperative groups on key issues in Chinese Studies and communicate findings to other fellow students (2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9)
G. Demonstrate an understanding of the elements shaping Chinese history, people and culture
UNIT REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS
The prerequisite of this unit is CHN208. Students admitted to this course are expected to have a level of Chinese equivalent to HSC Chinese for Background Speakers.
Classes will be composed with lecture followed by tutorial discussion that strongly emphasis student engagement.
To benefit the most from the course, students are required to be active, responsible participants in their own learning; and to develop analytical and research skills in Chinese culture and society by reading and analysing both Chinese and English sources which should not be confined to the recommended reading list. Students should complete assessments on time by following instructions. Essays and assignments will be written in Chinese and English although class discussions will be in Chinese and explained in English if necessary.
Brief description:
Class attendance and participation in discussion is required. Participation will be marked on attendance, willingness to participate in class discussion, preparation and performance of reading and responding to questions. Students are expected to be well prepared in order to participate in class discussion – this will ensure good use of class time as well as improving your learning skills and sharing your knowledge with others. Class attendance and participation is expected and will be part of the assessment. This means you not only come and sign in the class but come well prepared and participate in class discussion. You need to read the assigned reading material and think about the topics and share your thought with others. Your marks for class attendance and performance will be determined by
a) Whether you attend class regularly or not;
b) How much effort you have taken to prepare for the class;
c) How actively you participate in class discussion; and
d) How helpful your comments are on the work of our fellow students.
Brief description:
Students will submit two written assignment, one in Chinese and one in English on a chosen topic which needs to be approved by the convenor. Details will be posted in Blackboard.
These assignments should be your own original work. Plagiarism is not acceptable (For further information and advice, see ). You marks will be determined by but not limited to:
a) Grasp of the task and focus. Are you really answering the question(s)? Is there a well-defined framework or scope of argumentation?
b) Knowledge of content and research. For example, is there a well-developed argument/critique? Does the essay reflect a clear insightful knowledge of the topic in a clear and critical analysis? Does the written work reflect a substantial and skilful research effort? The essay may incorporate text materials linked together with your own commentary and conclusions. This will involve research activities such as locating materials, books and journal articles.
c) Creativity and judgement. Does the essay show good judgement in the selection or arrangement of materials? Is there an evidence to support your argument/thesis?#p#分页标题#e#
d) Communication and presentation. Does the work show a good job of the technical aspects of writing an essay? What will be assessed here also include such matters as grammar, punctuations, spelling, presentation of source citations, etc.
e) Referencing and ethical use of materials. All cited works need to be properly acknowledged. Is referencing consistent and precise?
Required and recommended resources
Readings in research and translation methodologies, see also:
Writing a Research Paper
An excellent guide from Purdue University
There are many more guides available online as well as in the library.
Brief description:
There will be one group (2 people) presentation. Your oral presentation is expected to be 6-7 minutes in length (no more than 4 min each person). You have to finish your presentation within the time limit or marks will be deducted. The group project should reflect the collective efforts of every member of your group. You should be prepared that the rest of the class will raise questions. You will need to prepare a 2 page report which needs to be handed in.
Assignment submission
Bar-coded Arts Coversheet
Written work must be submitted through the Arts Student Centre (via the appropriate assignment box) on Level 1, W6A (for internal students) or via COE (for external students). Internal students must print and attach a completed coversheet to all submitted work. A personalised assignment coversheet is generated from the student section of the Faculty of Arts website at:
Please provide your student details and click the Get my assignment coversheet button to generate your personalised assignment cover sheet. No other coversheets will be provided by the Faculty.
Return of marked work
Marked work will be returned to students via tutorials or lectures. Residuals will be available for collection from the Arts Student Centre (W6A Foyer).
Examination
There will be no examination for this unit. Final marks will be determined by continuous assessments as outlined above.
You are expected to present yourself for examination at the time and place designated in the University Examination Timetable. The timetable will be available in Draft form approximately eight weeks before the commencement of the examinations and in Final form approximately four weeks before the commencement of the examinations at:
The only exception to not sitting an examination at the designated time is because of documented illness or unavoidable disruption. In these circumstances you may wish to consider applying for Special Consideration. Information about unavoidable disruption and the special consideration process is available under the Extension and Special Consideration section of this Unit Guide.
If a Supplementary Examination is granted as a result of the Special Consideration process, the examination will be scheduled after the conclusion of the official examination period. Individual Departments should contact the Associate Dean Learning and Teaching to confirm when Supplementaries are scheduled.
You are advised that it is Macquarie University policy not to set early examinations for individuals or groups of students. All students are expected to ensure that they are available until the end of the teaching semester, that is, the final day of the official examination period.
Extensions and special consideration
Students will only be granted extensions/special consideration with valid reasons (eg., serious and unavoidable disruption from completing any unit requirements in accordance with their ability.) Work that is submitted late will be subjected to an assessment penalty if an extension has not been granted. Even where an extension has been given, a penalty may still be imposed if fairness to other students requires this. The general guideline is that 5% will be deducted for the first day and 2% for each day in subsequent days.
Special Consideration Policy
Applying for Special Consideration
Students applying for Special Consideration circumstances of three (3) consecutive days duration, within a study period, and/or prevent completion of a formal examination must submit an on-line application with the Faculty of Arts. For an application to be valid, it must include a completed Application for Special Consideration form and all supporting documentation.
The on-line Special Consideration application is found at:
RECOMMENDED TEXTS AND/OR MATERIALS
Allan, Sarah. The Shape of the Turtle: Myth, Art and Cosmos in Early China. Albany: State University of New York Press. 1991.
Allinson, Robert. (ed.) Understanding the Chinese Mind. Hong Kong: Oxford University Press. 1990.
Chang, K. C. Art, Myth and Ritual: The Path to Political Authority in Ancient China. Harvard University Press.
Creel, H. G. The Birth of China: a Survey of the Formative Period of Chinese Civilization. Jonathan Cape. 1936.
Gernet, Jacques. A History of Chinese Civilization. [Reprint] Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 1987.
謝和耐. 中國社會史. 耿昇譯. 江蘇人民出版社. 1996.
Guo Moruo 郭沫若. 中國古代社會研究. Hebei Jiaoyu. 2004.
Lewis, Mark, Edward. The Construction of Space in Early China (Suny Series in Chinese Philosophy and Culture). State University of New York Press. 2006.
Moore, Charles. The Chinese Mind: Essentials of Chinese Philosophy and Culture. Honolulu: University of Hawaii Press. 1967.
Mote, F. W. Intellectual Foundations of China. (Studies in World Civilization). Alfred A. Knopf. 1971.
牟復禮. 中國思想之淵源. Beijing: Peking University Press. 2009.
Wang, Aihe. Cosmology and Political Culture in Early China (Cambridge Studies in Chinese History, Literature and Institutions). Cambridge University Press. 2000.
Wechsler, H. J. Offerings of Jade and Silk: Ritual and Symbol in the Legitimation of the Tang Dynasty. New Haven: Yale University Press. 1987.
Xu Zhongshu 徐中舒. 先秦史講義. Tianjin: Tianjin Guji. 2008.
Yang Rubin楊儒賓. Energeia and Body in Ancient China中國古代思想中的氣論與身體觀. Taipei: Juliu Tushu. 1997.
You will find some of the URL links containing materials on Chinese history, archaeology, art, culture extremely handy. Among these are:
This pointer will bring up the introduction page of the Classical Chinese Historiography for Chinese History. Scroll down to get to the table of contents. The display includes full-style Chinese characters (fanti zi), but you will only be able to display them if the computer you are using is equipped with Chinese script. Otherwise they will display as gobbledy-gook, but this does not matter to the rest of the bibliography. The most useful section for this course is section 9: Select Bibliography of Chinese Classics and Literature in Translation With Recent Related Histories; Section 10: Selected English Bibliography For Chinese Civilization: A Brief Historical Survey. You can reach this by using the contents page.
UNIT WEBPAGE AND TECHNOLOGY USED AND REQUIRED
Students should check Blackboard regularly under the unit concerned, for announcements and resource information posted by the convenor.
If applicable:
The unit uses the following technology:
Please use the URL links recommended for this unit, mentioned above.
Library Databases
Students should make good use of the library databases for scholarly articles, books and other sources of information, which is an essential part of learning and research skills.
UNIVERSITY POLICY ON GRADING
University Grading Policy
The grade a student receives will signify their overall performance in meeting the learning outcomes of a unit of study. Grades will not be awarded by reference to the achievement of other students nor allocated to fit a predetermined distribution. In determining a grade, due weight will be given to the learning outcomes and level of a unit (ie 100, 200, 300, 800 etc). Graded units will use the following grades:
ACADEMIC HONESTY
Academic honesty is an integral part of the core values and principles contained in the Macquarie University Ethics Statement . Its fundamental principle is that all staff and students act with integrity in the creation, development, application and use of ideas and information. This means that:
• All academic work claimed as original is the work of the author making the claim.
• All academic collaborations are acknowledged.
• Academic work is not falsified in any way
• When the ideas of others are used, these ideas are acknowledged appropriately.
The link below has more details about the policy, procedure and schedule of penalties that will apply to breaches of the Academic Honesty policy.
Academic Honesty Policy
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Macquarie University provides a range of Student Support Services. Details of these services can accessed at:
Centre staff are there to smooth the way into university life; answer questions; give informed advice; provide a sympathetic ear; de-mystify uni ways and procedures.
The Faculty Assessment Coversheet and Arts on-line Submissions are located at:http://www.ukassignment.org/azdxassignment/
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