This paper introduces you to the Chinese writing system, pinyin, and tones. You will also learn the basics of greetings and self-introductions in Chinese. The paper is for complete beginners only.

Teaching Periods and Locations

Occurrence Code The occurrence code shows when and where the paper occurrence is offered e.g. 24 (2024) year + A (trimester/teaching period) + HAM (Hamilton).	Teaching Period The trimester or teaching period, start and end dates for the paper occurrence.	Location Where the paper occurence is offered.	Delivery mode How the paper occurrence will be offered - in-person, online, or blended (FLEXI) to suit both in-person and online audiences.	Assessment weighting The internal assessment examination weighting indicates how much of the paper is internally assessed and how much is formally examined. Examinations are scheduled in a formal examination period.
25B (HAM) Paper outline	B Trimester : 07 Jul 2025 - 02 Nov 2025	Hamilton	FLEXI mode, Synchronous FLEXI (flexible) mode is learning that is available both on-campus or online. To see whether the offering is FlexiSync (some learning occurs at specific points in time) or FlexiAsync (learning can take place at any time), see the Paper Outline.	100% internal assessment
25B (SEC) Paper outline	B Trimester : 07 Jul 2025 - 02 Nov 2025	Secondary School - Unistart	Unistart	100% internal assessment

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This paper is not available to Native Chinese speakers.

Timetabled lectures

Name	Day	Time	Room	Dates
Lecture 1	Mon	3:00 PM - 4:00 PM	I.1.05, Hamilton	Jul 7 - Oct 12
Lecture 2	Tue	1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	S.1.03, Hamilton	Jul 8 - Oct 12
Lecture 3	Thur	9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	I.1.01, Hamilton	Jul 10 - Oct 12
Lecture 4	Fri	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	I.1.01, Hamilton	Jul 11 - Oct 12

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Indicative Fees

Occurrence When (the year and trimester) the paper occurence is offered.	Domestic Tuition Fee Domestic student fees are a singular tuition fee.
25B (HAM)	$898
25B (SEC)	$898

You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.

Occurrence When (the year and trimester) the paper occurence is offered.	International Tuition Fee International student fees are a singular fee.
25B (HAM)	$3,862
25B (SEC)	$3,862

You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.

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Teaching Periods and Locations

Timetabled lectures

Indicative Fees

Available subjects

Chinese

International Languages and Cultures

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