Inter Faculty Mandarin 1b
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| LANG1015 | Modern Languages and Cultures | 1 | 10 | Spring UK |
- Code
- LANG1015
- School
- Modern Languages and Cultures
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
The basic structure of the language is developed through topics related to giving and requesting personal information. The student is taught to speak, read, write and understand materials in the target language relating to everyday situations. A single multi-skilled assessment will replace all failed assessment components at the reassessment stage.
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Target Students
Restricted numbers. Minimum of 8 students per group. Maximum of 21.Please note, your enrolment on this module will be conditional on subsequent attendance at an assessment by the Language Centre, where your appropriate language level will be confirmed. Failure to attend the assessment may result in your enrolment being cancelled. Dates and times of the assessment sessions will be advertised on the Language Centre website.
Classes
- One 2-hour seminar each week for 10 weeks
- One 1-hour practicum each week for 10 weeks
3 hours of class contact per week.
Assessment
- 60% In-class exam: 1 x in-class 45-60 mins multi skilled exam
- 40% In-class oral exam: 1 x in-class multi skilled oral exam. 15 mins group discussion.
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
The basic structure of the language will be extended through topics related to coping either on holiday or in the work place. All four skills of speaking, reading, writing and listening are covered. The grammatical structures acquired in the autumn semester will be reinforced and developed further.Learning Outcomes
Oral presentation
Listening with discrimination
Group/pair/team work
Information retrieval
Essay writing
Roleplay
Cultural and transcultural awareness
Cultural differences
Time management