Chinese Intensive 1c (LAS1131)
Overview
- University credits: 10
- FHEQ level: 4
- Availability: Chinese language degree students
- Frequency of class: 6 hours per week
- Group size: 20 students max
- Module Leader: Lucille Han
Description
This module teaches core speaking and listening skills in Chinese for students in the Chinese Intensive pathway. This module will prepare you for speaking in a variety of natural contexts with native speakers. Through different types activities such as role-plays and dialogues, you will learn to communicate in a variety of everyday contexts as well as express your own ideas and opinions. Together with Chinese Intensive 1a and 1b, you will achieve the equivalent of CEFR A2 or HSK 3 qualification by the end of your first year.
Learning outcomes
- Understand the core phonetic and intonational aspects of Mandarin Chinese.
- Use vocabulary and grammar to deliver short oral narratives.
- Hold basic conversations in Chinese about everyday topics.
- Comprehend native speakers and speech patterns from different media.
Assessment
- Autumn Listening Homework (5%)
- Autumn Final Listening Test (20%)
- Autumn Final Speaking Test (25%)
- Spring Listening Homework (5%)
- Spring Final Listening Test (20%)
- Spring Final Speaking Test (25%)
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