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    Overview

    Topics in Chinese language and culture, taught and examined in Chinese.

    The number of people who are learning Chinese as a second language is increasing very rapidly. It is also the second most common language on the Internet. As China is an increasingly important business partner of New Zealand, learning Chinese will give you the edge over other candidates for a wide variety of jobs.

    About this paper

    Paper title Advanced Topics in Chinese
    Subject Chinese
    EFTS 0.1667
    Points 20 points
    Teaching period Not offered in 2024 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,240.75
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Eligibility
    This paper is suitable for students specialising in any discipline with advanced (but non-native) Chinese language competency. The paper aims at enhancing students' reading ability and understanding of the cultural and sociopolitical context to which the examined texts belong.
    Contact
    languages@otago.ac.nz
    Teaching staff

    Convenor: Professor Paola Voci

    Paper Structure
    The class meets once a week (2 hours), and it has a seminar format in which the students are expected to read the assigned readings, prepare questions and lead the discussion in class.
    Textbooks

    All required readings are available for you as electronic reserve at the Otago Library as well as on Blackboard.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Research, Self-motivation.
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    Learning Outcomes

    Students will gain:

    • The ability to read independently Chinese texts (with a particular emphasis on fiction and critical prose)
    • The ability to present and critique complex texts both orally and in writing

    Timetable

    Not offered in 2024

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard
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