Chinese for Non-Specialists VI (LAS304)
Overview
- University credits: 10
- FHEQ level: 6
- Availability: Students, members of staff, members of the public
- Frequency of class: 4 hours per week
- Group size: 20 students max
- Module Leader: Xueni Shi
Description
This module continues from Chinese for Non-specialists V, focusing on receptive activities, written productive activities and interactive activities in Chinese language at intermediate level. This module acts as a transition between the teacher-centred learning required for the acquisition of basic language skills, and the autonomous and self-directed learning required to progress at intermediate and advanced levels. Translation and functional reading skills are extended, with texts including annotated topical materials. Techniques for tackling unseen materials are developed and grammar knowledge is consolidated and expanded. Every week students are made aware of and given the opportunity to practise spoken applications of specific themes, which is shared with the grammar and writing components.
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate a sound knowledge and critical understanding of the structures and usage of modern Chinese from at the post-beginning to lower-intermediate level.
- Show an awareness and understanding in the links between formal and informal, written and spoken Chinese appropriate to a variety of social contexts.
- Display high level of competence in understanding the written forms of modern Chinese.
- Demonstrate a sound knowledge and practical and critical understanding of the methodologies used to analyse language and culture.
- Demonstrate a sound knowledge and critical understanding of key aspects of Chinese culture and society through the study of the cultural aspects of China.
Assessment
Credited students
- Written exam (50%)
- Speaking test (30%)
- Weekly continuous coursework (20%)
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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