Chinese for Non-Specialists III (LAS215)
Overview
- University credits: 10
- FHEQ level: 5
- Availability: Students, members of staff, members of the public
- Frequency of class: 2 hours per week
- Group size: 20 students max
- Module Leader: Xueni Shi
Description
This module aims to enable students with beginners' level Mandarin Chinese (ca. 300 Chinese characters) to acquire increasingly complex practical language skills.
Learning outcomes
- Read and write the ca. 450 Chinese characters used in the module.
- Perform reading and writing tasks, e.g. understand more complex passages and obtain factual information from them.
- Write and speak about topics such as weather, sport and past events.
- Express uncertainty and make suggestions.
- Accomplish tasks to include posting letters, exchange money and see a doctor.
Assessment
Credited students
- Continuous Assessment (30%)
- Written Exam (40%)
- Speaking Exam (30%)
Not-for-credit fee-waiver students
Mandatory assessment to be completed in order to qualify for fee-waiver.
Not-for-credit self-funded students
Assessment is not mandatory.
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