Chinese Intensive Accelerated 1c (LAS1135)
Overview
- University credits: 20
- FHEQ level: 4
- Availability: Chinese language degree students
- Frequency of class: 7 hours per week
- Group size: 20 students max
- Module Leader: Lucille Han
Description
This module teaches intermediate speaking and listening skills in Chinese for students in the Chinese Intensive Accelerated pathway. This module will prepare you for speaking in a variety of natural contexts with native speakers. Through different types activities, you will learn to communicate effectively on everyday topics in a variety of authentic, real-life situations. You will also learn to articulate your own thoughts and opinions with increasing complexity. You will be able to synthesize and present relevant information on modern China. Together with Chinese Intensive Accelerated 1a and 1b, you will achieve the equivalent of HSK 4 by the end of the academic year.
Learning outcomes
- Speak using core and more complex vocabulary and forms of grammar and expression.
- Give a 5-10 minute individual presentation in Chinese.
- Comprehend and obtain key information from a presentation given by another student and make comments on it.
- Understand enough to engage in discussion on everyday and more complex topics.
Assessment
- Autumn Listening Homework (5%)
- Autumn Listening Test (20%)
- Autumn Speaking Test (25%)
- Spring Listening Homework (5%)
- Spring Listening Test (20%)
- Spring Speaking Test (25%)
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