Chinese Language 3A (LAS219)
Overview
- University credits: 20
- FHEQ level: 5
- Availability: Chinese language degree students
- Frequency of class: 7 hours per week
- Group size: 20 students max
- Module Leader: Lucille Han
Description
This module focuses on receptive activities and written productive activities in the Chinese language at the post-beginning to lower-intermediate level. It acts as a transition between the teacher-centred learning required for the acquisition of elementary and intermediate language skills, and the autonomous and self-directed learning required at more advanced levels. More grammar points are introduced and consolidated. Translation and functional reading skills are extended, with longer and more complicated texts.
Learning outcomes
- Use the knowledge of more complex grammar and vocabulary for purposes of understanding, expression and communication.
- Write a variety of texts in Chinese to fit for purpose.
- Comprehend and get necessary information from a range of Chinese texts.
- Apply new mediation skills and translate precisely at a lower intermediate level.
- Identify the difference between formal and informal, written and spoken Chinese in a range of source texts, and apply them in writing and translation appropriately.
- Gain a deeper understanding of the similarities and differences of different cultures and improve the intercultural competence.
Assessment
- Mid-Semester test (30%)
- Written exam (55%)
- Continuous Writing Assessment (15%)
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