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| Old Course Code | Subject Area | Catalogue Number | Long Title | Units | Description |
| JC110 | CHIN | 1100 | Spoken Chinese IA | 2 | For students with no prior knowledge of Chinese language. Oral/aural modern Chinese (Mandarin) outlining grammar & phonology with aid of Romanised script (Pinyin). |
| JC111 | CHIN | 1200 | Written Chinese IA | 2 | Reading & writing Chinese characters for students with no prior knowledge of Chinese language. Includes structural analysis of both traditional & simplified characters & important grammatical patterns. |
| JC131 | CHIN | 1110 | Spoken Chinese Accelerated Course IA | 2 | Accelerated course for students who have studied five years of Chinese at secondary school or have equivalent background in the language. Complete revision of all basic oral skills & development of more advanced oral/aural skills to enable students to take |
| JC132 | CHIN | 1210 | Written Chinese Accelerated Course IA | 2 | Accelerated course for students who have studied five years of Chinese at secondary school or have equivalent background in the language. Revises grammar & Chinese characters & covers more advanced reading/writing skills. |
| JC200 | CHIN | 2100 | Spoken Chinese IB | 2 | Continuation of CHIN1100. |
| JC201 | CHIN | 2200 | Written Chinese IB | 2 | Continuation of CHIN1200. |
| JC202 | CHIN | 2300 | Classical Chinese A | 2 | Broad introduction to Classical Chinese, in which great part of Chinese & Japanese polemical prose is written prior to this century; for students of both Chinese & Japanese, taught by direct translation into English. |
| JC203 | CHIN | 2310 | Classical Chinese B | 2 | Further studies in classical Chinese works. Selection of important classical Chinese texts (including history, philosophy & poetry) & their social & political significance. |
| JC212 | CHIN | 2400 | Readings in Modern Chinese Literature | 2 | Intensive character study, detailed grammatical analysis of Chinese idiomatic usage & situation variation, use of general & specialised character dictionaries. Readings from contemporary fiction from Mainland China and Taiwan in simplified and full-form c |
| JC213 | CHIN | 2110 | Spoken Chinese IIA | 2 | Further instruction in both oral & aural aspects of modern Mandarin using Romanised texts, recorded material, etc. Simulation situation drills with emphasis gradually shifted from everyday encounters to more academic topics. |
| JC214 | CHIN | 2210 | Written Chinese IIA | 2 | Further study, based on prepared text, of Chinese sentence structure & character vocabulary, leading to practice in simple letter-writing. |
| JC217 | CHIN | 2610 | Chinese for Dialect Speakers | 2 | Intended for dialect speakers of Chinese who do not speak Modern Standard Chinese. As well as Modern Standard Chinese practice, topics include Romanisation, simplification, dialect differences & language reform. |
| JC219 | CHIN | 2600 | Special Purpose Chinese A | 2 | Intended for native speakers of Mandarin studying Modern Standard Chinese in Australian context. Includes Romanisation schemes, analysis of traditional & simplified scripts, grammar & dialect difference. |
| JC222 | CHIN | 2500 | Newspaper & Documentary Chinese | 2 | Same as CHIN2400, but with different readings. |
| JC223 | CHIN | 2120 | Spoken Chinese IIB | 2 | Further facets of spoken Chinese with immediate practical application. |
| JC224 | CHIN | 2220 | Written Chinese IIB | 2 | Practice in reading, translation & simple composition based on graded series of up-to-date specimens of modern Chinese from a variety of sources. Further practice in simple letter-writing. |
| JC229 | CHIN | 2620 | Special Purpose Chinese B | 2 | Continuation of CHIN2600/CHIN2610. Different aspects of Chinese language such as its history & ideology. Use of reference materials. Readings from various Chinese communities such as the PRC, ROC, Hong Kong Asia. |
| JC252 | CHIN | 2410 | Readings in Modern Chinese Literature for Background Speakers | 2 | Intensive character study, detailed grammatical analysis of Chinese idiomatic usage & situational variation. Techniques of literary translation. Readings from contemporary fiction including analysis of works & appraisals of writers. |
| JC253 | CHIN | 2510 | Readings in Newspaper & Documentary Chinese for Background Speakers | 2 | Intensive character study & detailed grammatical analysis of Chinese journalistic writing. Techniques of newspaper translation. Readings from contemporary newspapers & documents including analysis of issues raised. |
| JC262 | CHIN | 2320 | Classical Chinese for Background Speakers A | 2 | Introduction to Classical Chinese. Includes translation of selected passages of classical literature & knowledge of classical writings that continue the Confucian canon & their social, political relevance to Chinese society. |
| JC263 | CHIN | 2330 | Classical Chinese for Background Speakers B | 2 | Introduction to Classical Chinese. Includes translation of selected passages of classical literature & knowledge of classical writings that continue the Confucian canon & their social, political relevance to Chinese society. |
| JC313 | CHIN | 3100 | Spoken Chinese IIIA | 2 | CHIN3100 & CHIN3110 aim to improve students’ spoken facility through practice in speech-making on informal & formal occasions, & to drill students in polite formulae appropriate for various occasions. |
| JC314 | CHIN | 3200 | Written Chinese IIIA | 2 | More advanced reading, translation & composition based on up-to-date specimens of modern Chinese. Practice in reading & writing modern-style Chinese letters, informal & formal. |
| JC318 | CHIN | 3700 | Chinese/English Translation I | 2 | Aims to develop students' skills in translation through practice & appreciation/criticism of existing translations of a technical & academic nature. |
| JC319 | CHIN | 3500 | Chinese Journalistic Readings | 2 | Study of articles, reports, editorials etc. from Chinese language newspapers & magazines, to develop skill in reading & translation. Introduction to English & Chinese wordprocessing systems. |
| JC322 | CHIN | 3400 | Twentieth Century Literary Chinese | 2 | Extensive reading of 20th century Chinese literary works. Selected passages translated & studied intensively. Literary texts interpreted in context of social changes in modern China. |
| JC323 | CHIN | 3110 | Spoken Chinese IIIB | 2 | CHIN3100 & CHIN3110 aim to improve students’ spoken facility through practice in speech-making on informal & formal occasions, & to drill students in polite formulae appropriate for various occasions. |
| JC324 | CHIN | 3210 | Written Chinese IIIB | 2 | More advanced reading, translation & composition based on up-to-date specimens of modern Chinese. Practice in reading & writing modern-style Chinese letters, informal & formal. |
| JC328 | CHIN | 3710 | Chinese/English Translation II | 2 | Continuation of JC318, but focusing on literary materials such as fiction, poetry, etc. |
| JC329 | CHIN | 3600 | Chinese for Legal & Business Purposes | 2 | Translation of legal & business documents from & into Chinese. Chinese letter-writing on legal & business topics. Practice in reading Chinese cursive script & using Chinese word processor. |
| JC330 | CHIN | 3720 | Chinese Translation & Study Project | 2 | Students undertake an individual reading & translation program of material in own field. Guidance also provided to develop research skills in specific areas related to students' interests. |
| JC331 | CHIN | 3120 | Advanced Conversational Chinese I | 2 | Modern Standard Chinese in intellectual & social context. Use of authentic audio & video materials to improve aural comprehension & oral competence. |
| JC332 | CHIN | 3130 | Advanced Conversational Chinese II | 2 | Continuation of JC331 emphasising issues related to the Chinese community in Australia & Chinese tourists to Australia. Practice of interpersonal communication with speakers of non-standard Putonghua. |
| JC408 | CHIN | 6200 | Chinese Translation & Research Project | 8 | A Chinese-to-English translation of materials relating to Chinese studies, accompanied by description, analysis & explanation of theoretical & practical issues relating to this translation task, discussion of techniques & strategies employed, the whole am |
| JC422 | CHIN | 6210 | Chinese/English Translation I | 2 | Aims to develop students' skills in translation through practice & appreciation/criticism of existing translations of a technical & academic nature. |
| JC423 | CHIN | 6220 | Journalistic Chinese | 2 | Reading & translation of articles (reports, editorials, ads) from Chinese language newspapers & magazines. Introduction to various character dictionaries & to Chinese & English language computer & wordprocessing systems. |
| JC424 | CHIN | 6230 | Modern Literary Chinese | 2 | Extensive reading of modern & contemporary works of literature from China. Practice in scanning & understanding written materials. Selected passages are studied for translation mostly from Chinese to English with attention to grammar, syntax & style. |
| JC428 | CHIN | 6120 | Chinese Reading & Translation | 2 | Individual guided reading & translation of Chinese-language articles & other published materials related to student’s honours thesis topic. |
| JC429 | CHIN | 6130 | Individual Chinese Study Project | 2 | Project, e.g. annotated bibliography, related to student’s honours thesis & providing foundation for it. |
| JC430 | CHIN | 6101 | Thesis (Honours) | 8 | Honours thesis of approximately 15,000–20,000 words in the area of Chinese studies. Only available for full-time students. |
| JC430 | CHIN | 6100 | Thesis (Honours) | 8 | Honours thesis of approximately 15,000–20,000 words in the area of Chinese studies. Only available for part-time students. |
| JC432 | CHIN | 6240 | Chinese/English Translation II | 2 | Continuation of JC422, but focusing on literary materials such as fiction, poetry, etc. |
| JC433 | CHIN | 6250 | Technical & Business Chinese | 2 | Translation of materials of technical & commercial nature: business & legal documents, business cards & letters & promotional material. Practice in reading cursive handwritten styles & in use of Chinese computer & wordprocessing systems. |